Tormore 10 Years Blueprint Cream Sherry
The Tormore 10 Years Blueprint Cream Sherry is the third candidate after the Toasted Barrel and the Bourbon Barrel – and we were correspondingly curious what the distillery would pull out of its sleeve this time. In the Speyside-typical “mellow” corner announced, however, there’s more of a dry edge here than a dessert glass.
Tasting Notes
Nose
On the nose it feels fresh, but at the same time somehow “old”: mint meets leather, plus a clear maltiness. Blossom honey floats above it, though with a slightly sour note that makes the whole thing more taut than indulgent.
Palate
On the palate it starts off dry and stays that way: spicy-leathery, with yellow peach and caramel notes. The mouthfeel is heavy and oily without being over the top, and the minty-menthol trace remains stubbornly present.
Finish
The finish is medium-length and dry, with a bit of honey and grain. Lots of wood and an earthy impression put the final point on it.
Thoughts
Marcel 75/100 - (Very good)
To be honest, I had hoped for more from the cream sherry cask. It comes across as a bit boring—which doesn’t mean it’s bad, just less exciting than expected.
Sascha 73/100 - (Very good)
For me it’s very rough: interesting, but the elements don’t harmonize really well. Bottom line, the weakest of the series.
Value for Money: 3/5 (Fair)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does the Tormore 10 Years Blueprint Cream Sherry taste overall?
Overall it is dry and spicy-leathery, with yellow peach, caramel notes and a striking mint/menthol note. In the finish, a bit of honey, grain, lots of wood and an earthy impression are added.
Does the whisky feel more light or more heavy?
On the palate it shows itself heavy and oily, but not exaggerated. The dryness and the spicy-leathery structure give it additional grip.