{"product_id":"tobermory-2013-8-year-old-island-hopper-the-scalasaig","title":"Tobermory 2013 8 Year Old Island Hopper | The Scalasaig","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Limited Island Vintage from Tobermory\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDistilled at Tobermory in 2013 and bottled in 2021 under the Scalasaig label, Island Hopper is the inaugural release in the Single Distillery Vintage series. Four sister casks were brought together before receiving an extended finish in Oloroso sherry hogsheads, resulting in a maritime island malt that balances orchard fruit, gentle spice and coastal character. Bottled at 46.5% ABV, it is presented without chill filtration or added colouring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Honeyed cereal, poached pear, cinnamon pastry, toasted malt and delicate coastal freshness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet melon, brown sugar, ripe orchard fruits, gentle oak spice, salted peanuts and soft maritime notes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium to long with warming spice, stone fruits, light oak and lingering sherry sweetness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scotch Whisky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single Malt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Islands, Scotland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tobermory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottler:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scalasaig (Colonsay Beverages)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Island Hopper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistilled:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2013\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottled:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2021\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 46.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCask Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Finished in Oloroso Sherry Hogsheads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCask Numbers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12058–12061\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Outturn:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,490 Bottles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColouring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural Colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiltration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-Chill Filtered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVolume:\u003c\/strong\u003e 700ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle of Bottling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Independent Bottling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePresentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes Original Tube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Distillery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEstablished in 1798, Tobermory is one of Scotland's oldest licensed distilleries and the only distillery on the Isle of Mull. Producing both the unpeated Tobermory and heavily peated Ledaig styles, it has become highly regarded for distinctive island whiskies that combine maritime freshness with impressive maturation potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Bottling\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIsland Hopper marked the debut release in Scalasaig's Single Distillery Vintage series, created to showcase exceptional island distilleries through carefully selected parcels of whisky. This edition combines four casks distilled in 2013 before an extended finish in Oloroso sherry hogsheads, enhancing the whisky with additional richness while preserving Tobermory's bright coastal spirit. Limited to just 1,490 bottles, it represents one of the earliest and most collectible releases from the Island Hopper series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eArchive Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease review all product images carefully. Minor cosmetic wear to labels, capsules, cartons or presentation tubes may be present due to age, storage or secondary-market sourcing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNatural variation in fill level, packaging condition and label ageing may occur and forms part of the character of collectible Scotch whisky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eArchive Release\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePrivately sourced and released in strictly limited quantities. 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