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Review: Tomatin Sherry Collection The Manzanilla Edition

Manzanilla is Spanish for 'chamomile infusion' that's because the state of this liquid, and its very floral, nutty characteristics are very reminiscent of chamomile.

OVERALL RATING

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Tasting Notes

About:

Tomatin’s Sherry Collection is an explanation of different sherry cask influences. Distilled in 2014 and bottled at 10 years old, this whisky was matured in Manzanilla sherry casks.
Appearance:
Light gold, or straw, with medium tears.
Nose:
Red apples and Rich Tea biscuits. Salted almonds and marzipan. A touch of light caramel.
Palate:
Medium mouthfeel. Spiced apple compote with lemon peel and raisins. Nutty almonds. Again a little caramel sweetness. A touch of bright spice.
Finish:
Citrus notes proceed salted nuts sprinkled with brown sugar, fading into a bright spice finale.
Comments:
Manzanilla is a less-often-seen sherry cask. This example, with its notes of almonds and salted nuts, feels like a classic example. Tasty and bright.

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Ed Leigh

Ed Leigh is a recognized authority on independent bottlers and artisan Scotch whisky. In 2019, he founded TopWhiskies.com, a specialist retailer dedicated to promoting these often family-run businesses and showcasing their small-batch releases. Based in London, Ed holds certifications in both wine and spirits from The Wine & Spirit Education Trust.

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