Tobermory 1995 23 Year Old Release No.246 | Master of Malt

A Rare Mature Island Release

Distilled at Tobermory on the Isle of Mull in December 1995 and bottled in December 2018 by Master of Malt as Release No.246, this 23 year old single malt captures the elegant and coastal character for which mature Tobermory has become increasingly admired among independent bottling enthusiasts. Matured in a refill oak hogshead and bottled at 47% ABV without chill filtration, the whisky reflects a refined balance between maritime freshness, mature malt complexity, and softly evolving oak influence.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Coastal air, honeyed malt, orchard fruits, vanilla cream, soft oak spice, and gentle citrus oils.
• Palate: Elegant and lightly waxy with sweet barley, poached pear, lemon peel, vanilla, toasted oak, and subtle maritime notes.
• Finish: Long, clean, and softly drying with lingering malt sweetness, oak spice, citrus, and coastal character.

Specifications

• Classification: Scotch Whisky
• Style: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
• Region: Islands (Isle of Mull), Scotland
• Distillery: Ledaig (Tobermory)
• Bottler: Master of Malt
• Series: Release No.246
• Distilled: December 1995
• Bottled: December 2018
• Age: 23 Years
• Cask Type: Refill Oak Hogshead
• ABV: 47%
• Filtration: Non-Chill Filtered
• Volume: 700ml
• Bottle Number: 146 of 312
• Presentation: Bottle Only

About the Bottling

Independent Tobermory releases from the 1990s have developed a strong following among enthusiasts seeking the distillery’s older island style before its modern resurgence. Mature refill cask expressions such as this often highlight Tobermory’s subtle coastal complexity, waxy texture, and elegant fruit-forward spirit character without overwhelming oak influence. Limited releases from Master of Malt’s numbered bottling series have become increasingly difficult to source in well-preserved condition.

Archive Notes

Please review all product images carefully. Minor cosmetic wear to labels, capsules, cartons, or presentation materials may be present due to age, long-term storage, or secondary-market sourcing.

Natural variation in fill level, packaging condition, and label ageing can occur in older releases and forms part of the character of mature collectible whisky.

Archive Release

Privately sourced and released in strictly limited quantities. Availability is finite and unlikely to be repeated once sold.

Not every bottle is meant to be found.