A whisky created not just to mark time, but to celebrate legacy. The Tomintoul Five Decades is a rare tribute to craftsmanship, blending five decades of distilling passion from the Speyside hills. Bottled to commemorate Tomintoul’s 50th anniversary, this expression captures the essence of what the distillery stands for, elegance, maturity, and a quiet confidence earned over time.

Tomintoul Five Decades 50th Anniversary
Brand: Tomintoul | Category: Single Malt Scotch Whisky | ABV: 50% | Origin: Speyside, Scotland | Vol: 70cl

Tasting Profile:
Nose: Rich yet refined, honey-drenched fruits, vanilla fudge, almond nougat, and hints of old leather and aged oak.
Palate: A velvety, layered experience, orchard fruits, toffee, dark chocolate, and soft spice, with a whisper of smoke and sherry soaked depth. Mature but not tired.
Finish: Long and luxurious, with dried fruits, nutmeg, and a warming, gently woody close.

Production Details:
Master Distiller Robert Fleming hand-selected exceptional casks from five different decades, including vintage sherry butts and ex-bourbon barrels, to craft this once in a lifetime expression. Bottled at 50% ABV, unchillfiltered, and non colored, it honors the purity of the craft and the unique character developed through time and patience.

Perfect For:
A celebratory dram with old friends or marking a personal milestone. This is a fireside whisky, best sipped slowly while reflecting on journeys taken and those still ahead.

Expert Notes:
Released in extremely limited numbers, Tomintoul Five Decades was lauded for its balance between age and vibrancy. Whisky critics have praised it as a “masterclass in maturity”, showing that elegance and complexity can live side by side.

Customer Reviews:
🗣️ “You can taste the history in this. It’s like sipping a memory, layered, warm, and meaningful.”
🗣️ “Smooth doesn’t even begin to describe it. This is special-occasion whisky, and then some.”
🗣️ “I bought it for the bottle. I opened it for my dad’s retirement. Now I wish I had a second.”

Interesting Fact:
The expression was created as a deeply personal project by Robert Fleming, who grew up just a few miles from the distillery and whose family has been involved in whisky making for generations.

Serving Suggestions:
Neat is best to honor its complexity. Add a splash of room-temperature water to open up more dried fruit and sherried richness. Serve in a tulip glass and let it breathe, this one rewards patience.

Distillery Background:
Founded in 1965, Tomintoul (pronounced “Tom-in-TOWEL”) lies in the heart of Speyside’s Glenlivet Estate, a peaceful highland haven known for producing gentle, refined whiskies. Often referred to as “the gentle dram,” Tomintoul is known for its smooth, approachable style. But don’t mistake gentleness for simplicity, in expressions like Five Decades, there’s depth, history, and the unmistakable soul of Speyside.