Tobermory 1998 18 Years Single Malt Whisky

Whiskyspace Notes 2335

Jul 6, 2026, 01:18:35

Blimey, this dram’s such a lovely surprise 🥃 First off it’s gentler than I expected, way less peaty, a little lighter than the usual heavy peaty drams I reach for but still has that proper depth, soft leather note right at the start too. You get that warm pipe tobacco straight off, followed by a little zing of bitter oranges and a hint of Cointreau’s citrus sweetness. Then there’s that brine and saltiness, like you’ve just walked along a windy Scottish coast, plus a subtle mullein flower liqueur floral note I wasn’t expecting at all. Mid palate you get that mildish Jamaican rum warmth, a touch of liquorice, caraway, and that mushrooms after the rain earthiness, even a little gamey hint like cured venison. The finish is very long, mint and eucalyptus come through, a faint menthol tingle like a dash of crème de menthe, plus that ink-y dark fruit depth and smoked ham savoury note. Saltier yet in the best way, full gold colour, so extremely rich but not heavy at all, honestly so drinkable 🍂

Whiskyspace Notes 2078

Jun 26, 2026, 20:13:26

Justhad a dram that reminded me of a rainy walk through the hills – a hint of game meat, a touch of pipe tobacco, and that little lighter note of menthol floating on top. The finish is very long, with a salty kick that gets zestier as it lingers, almost like biting into bitter orange zest mixed with a splash of mullein flower liqueur. There’s a whisper of crème de menthe and a mildish Jamaican rum sweetness underneath, making it feel less peaty but still extremely rich. Feels like a warm, smoky hug after a game of football. 🍊

Whiskyspace Notes 1800

Jun 23, 2026, 14:29:02

Just nosing this now… it’s odd but brilliant. Like walking through a damp forest floor after rain—mushrooms, earth, then a sudden wave of brine and old leather from a ship’s hold. Takes a sip and it’s got a sort of smoky ham quality, but lighter, zestier, with a kick of bitter orange peel and a hint of liquorice. A bit of cough syrup richness in there too, but balanced by something salty, almost like seaweed. And that minty, eucalyptus note comes through later, really refreshing. The finish is what gets you. Very long, warming, with a lingering note of pipe tobacco and a whisper of that mullein flower liqueur sweetness. Quite the journey. 🍷

Whiskyspace Notes 1761

Jun 23, 2026, 10:16:33

Hmm, there's something like old library books and pipe tobacco when I first sip it. Feels a bit like ink has got in there somehow. Then it gets gentler, saltier yet, almost coastal. The brine note is there too, but less peaty than usual for me. There's a sweet side, like cough syrup mixed with bitter oranges, maybe a hint of Cointreau? Quite zestier ones than I expected. It finishes long, with a little lighter menthol and liquorice coming through.

Whiskyspace Notes 1372

Jun 3, 2026, 05:24:57

It's got this lovely full gold colour, like late afternoon sunlight. First whiff, I get a bit of crème de menthe mixed with bitter oranges – quite fresh but with depth. Then it shifts to leather and pipe tobacco, very cozy, like walking into an old study. There's less peat than I expected, more of a rich, almost cough syrup sweetness, but not cloying. The taste brings in game meat and caraway, with brine that makes it saltier yet. Extremely rich, but somehow still balanced. After a while, I notice something like mushrooms after the rain – earthy and damp. There’s a hint of Cointreau and eucalyptus in the finish, a little lighter and refreshing. Overall, it feels like a walk through a misty forest that opens onto a sunny coast. 🌿