Scotch Whisky Review: Tomintoul-Glenlivet ‘Perfume Bottle’ 1970s
A vintage 1970s bottling from Tomintoul – this expression was first launched in 1974 and is known for a distinctive cylindrical fluted ‘perfume’ style bottle with large silver screw top.
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Mark Bostock, a whisky enthusiast specializing in independent bottlings.
A vintage 1970s bottling from Tomintoul – this expression was first launched in 1974 and is known for a distinctive cylindrical fluted ‘perfume’ style bottle with large silver screw top. One of Scotland’s younger distilleries, Tomintoul was founded in 1964, mainly to produce malt whisky for blending.
Quite a light and subtle nose. There’s fruity notes of apples, peach, apricot, and pear balanced against cereal barley and a slightly metallic polished note.
Smooth, although with an oily minerality mouthfeel. Initially slightly bland and watery, but holding on the tongue reveals some delicate flavours, peach and apricot balanced against toasted oak and vanilla. This gives way to a little spicy sweetness, reminiscent of chilli chocolate.
Medium. Pepper and buttery oak linger, there’s almost a hint of toasted bread.
A light and pleasant dram, I enjoyed the warming peppery oak note at the finish, but unless you take the time on the palate its easy to miss some of this Tomintoul’s delicate flavours.
Mark Bostock
Mark Bostock, an integral part of the Mark Littler LTD UK content writing team since 2019, brings a genuine passion for whisky, especially independent bottlings, to his work. His commitment to expanding his knowledge through attending tasting events and building his own collection enriches his contributions, blending expertise with enthusiasm.
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