Tobermory Clearic (New Make)

I initially intended this to stand entirely on its own, but it just so happened to be in my lineup right after these other Tobermorys so I decided to post them at the same time. Since it’s not technically Scotch (or even a whisky) due to its lack of barrel maturation - and because it’s really more of a little tidbit for those interested than a proper review - the score is not included in my statistics so it won't impact them in a way that would be significant and anti-meaningful.

Tobermory Clearic, Island (Mull) Malt New Make, 63.5% ABV

Minutia: Distilled at Tobermory in March 2016 and bottled on November 10, 2020. Reviewed neat in a glencairn.

Color: Gin clear; 0.0.

Nose: Nutty ocean breeze. Smells like a sweet, musty vodka.

Taste: Hot and peppery, that fades and lets the same notes from the nose come in.

Finish: Kind of rough at the start, It kind of fades into a somewhat pleasant maritime note.

It’s not terrible, but it’s certainly not something I’d choose to drink. I am glad to have gotten to try new make, though I’m a little disappointed that the bundles I ordered contained two Tobermory new make samples instead of one each of that and Ledaig. Oh well, something to try to do during and inevitable visit to the distillery.

Score: 65

Musical Evocation: Muggle Death Camp – “Through the Orb of Swirling Mist”