Tomatin 1990 28 Years Single Malt Whisky

Whiskyspace Notes 2342

Jul 6, 2026, 06:19:43

Blimey, this one's a treat 🍸! Got a lovely elegant feel to it, like sippin' on a warm summer day. The peaches and pears come through nice and clear, bit like a juicy fruit salad 🍉. And then there's this subtle lilac and jasmine hint, all floral and whatnot. It's a little dry and tea-ish, but that's alright by me, mate. Reminds me of watchin' a lousy Scandinavian mini-series on Netflix, it's a bit of a slow burner, but it's got its moments 😒. The guavas and papayas add a nice tropical twist, like a holiday in a glass 🌴. And let's not forget the acacia honey, all sweet and soothing 🍯. It's not exactly a fruit bomb, but it's got a certain charm to it, like an old friend 🤗. Tight, but not too tight, if you know what I mean 🤔. All in all, a cracking good dram, if I do say so myself 🍻!

William Ross

May 27, 2026, 04:06:10

quite a discreet start, really. first sip brings red apples and papayas, maybe some peaches too. then whoosh – lovely fruit bombs exploding, like a liquid fruity and floral salad 🌸 it’s charming and precious, with this mullein syrup sweetness. but then it gets a little dry and tea-ish, rather elegant. the fruit feels preserved or tinned somehow, a bit like white wine left in the sun. entrancing jasmine notes pop up, followed by summer meadows honey. i get lilac and acacia honey too, though it’s delicate and fragile – like an old painting from the quattrocento. not exactly sure about the middle section, once again, it was tight. like trying to follow a lousy Scandinavian mini-series on Netflix. hints of wisteria and plums, very mellow. but if you’re expecting guavas and pears everywhere, your palate might find it a bit flat 🤷‍♂️ loses one or three points for that slight tightness, but the elegance’s worth it. quite a French one for that matter (even worse?) – no, wait, that’s just the memory. still lovely though.

Emily Adams

May 21, 2026, 07:12:02

Quite warming, with a soft sweet hit and a bit of spice. I get dried fruit, oak, and a wee touch of smoke 🥃 Feels cosy rather than heavy — nice slow sipper, honestly.

Neil Edwards

May 19, 2026, 19:11:17

Quite a cosy dram, really. I get soft fruit, a bit of vanilla, light spice and a wee touch of oak. Feels warm rather than heavy, with a gentle sweet finish 😊 Nice for a slow evening sip.

Stephen Price

May 13, 2026, 05:02:13

As a whisky enthusiast, I find this dram has a lovely warmth with hints of vanilla and maybe a bit of oak. Really smooth, like a cozy hug in a glass. 🥃 Sometimes, I get a slight fruitiness in the back, sort of like appels or pears. Thier finish is gentle and lingers nicely. 😋 It’s a proper treat for a quiet evening, innit?