Tomintoul The First Editions 1967 44 Years Single Malt Whisky

Whiskyspace Notes 2332

Jul 5, 2026, 23:42:51

Blimey, what a quirky little number 🥃 It’s very pale for a 44yo malt for starters, you get that kind of smokiness straight off, almost like lapsang souchong on the nose. There’s a little white pepper kick too, right? On the palate, there’s quite some oaky going on, mentholated tones even, but you actually feel the fruits resisting the oak – the usual tangerines and bananas get coated first, then more tangerines and guavas, mangos and even apples join the dancing, with a whisper of straw tucked in there. It’s globally in the same ballpark as other well-aged oaky malts I’ve tried, but it’s quite unusual, has that je ne sais quoi that makes it sort of winning? It does a little nosedive into that dry cough syrup vibe before cinnamon shows up in the aftertaste, there’s a mushroomy edge, notes of liquorice allsorts too. Honestly? Very good, would happily pour myself another dram.

Whiskyspace Notes 2198

Jun 28, 2026, 14:31:50

Blimey, this dram's a bit of a surprise! For a 44-year-old malt, it's incredibly pale—like someone's left it out in the sun too long. The nose hits you first with these overripe bananas and tangerines, but there's a dry cough syrup note lingering underneath, which is oddly refreshing. On the palate, it's all about that oaky character, quite pronounced but strangely well-balanced. You can almost feel the fruits pushing back against the oak, like they're dancing rather than clashing. There's a hint of cinnamon in the aftertaste, and some guavas and mangos joining the party—very fruity combo. The finish has a sort of smokiness, maybe from lapsang souchong, mixed with mentholated tones. White pepper pops up too, which I wasn't expecting. It's quite unusual, but in a way that's sort of winning in the end. Not sure how to describe it, just a certain je ne sais quoi. 🥃

Whiskyspace Notes 2138

Jun 27, 2026, 17:40:19

Blimey, this dram’s a right peculiar mix – starts off with this smoky, almost lapsang souchong vibe, then bam, you get hit by tangerines and bananas dancing about, but proper fruity combo. There’s guavas and mangos fighting their way through, and this white pepper kick that’s quite unusual. The oakiness is there, but the fruits sort of push back, like they’re having a proper tussle on your tongue. Finish leaves you with cinnamon and a sort of liquorice allsorts sweetness, but in a good way. And that dry cough syrup hint? Odd, but it works. Very pale for a 44yo, mind, but globally in the same ballpark as some top-notch stuff. There’s a je ne sais quoi about it, really. Sort of winning, innit? 😄

Whiskyspace Notes 2076

Jun 26, 2026, 19:05:38

Quite unusual this one – starts with a proper nosedive, all sharp and a bit like dry cough syrup, but then the fruits come through, you know? Tangerines and bananas, some mangos and apples, all dancing around the palate. There’s quite some oak in there, but it’s not overwhelming, sort of winning in the end. You can feel the fruits resisting the oak, like they’re having a bit of a tussle. Then there’s that lapsang souchong smokiness, and cinnamon in the aftertaste. Some mentholated tones too, and notes of liquorice allsorts – very peculiar. It’s globally in the same ballpark as other aged malts but very pale for a 44yo. White pepper and guavas pop up too, which is quite odd. Kind of smokiness lingers, and the oakiness that really works well in tandem with the fruits. A proper fruity combo with a je ne sais quoi. Very good though, strange but very good. 🥃

Whiskyspace Notes 1839

Jun 23, 2026, 18:42:00

Cheers, this one’s a curious pour honestly. 🥃 Looks almost like straw water for a 44-year-old malt, which is quite unusual. Nosing it... first thought is lapsang souchong tea, then there’s a distinct mushroomy earthiness underneath. Some notes of liquorice allsorts pop out too, and maybe a hint of dry cough syrup? Not off-putting, just... interesting. To the palate, it’s got quite some oak, but you really ‘feel’ the fruits resisting the oak on your tongue. I get some mangos and a general fruity combo that’s sort of winning against the wood. There’s a kind of smokiness weaving through it all. It finishes with a lovely cinnamon in the aftertaste that really works well with the lingering fruit. Very good, and definitely a conversation starter.