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Tormore Distillery
Advie, Grantown-on-Spey, Moray
PH26 3LR Scotland
Tel: : +44 (0)1807 510244 / Fax: +44 (0)1807 510352
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Tormore Distillery was built in 1958 and is an amazing picturesque
setting. The distillery's original purpose was to contribute
to Long John blended whisky, but later was also used as an
element of Ballantine's. Designed
by architect Sir Albert Richardson, a past president of the
Royal Academy, it was the first new distillery built in the
20th century. There were 12 sites selected in the Speyside
‘golden triangle’ before Tormore was chosen –
a high cold place which benefits from the from fresh pine
forest air. It was established as a showcase after 200 years
plus of distilling experience, with the highest quality materials.
The internationally known architect, Sir Richardson, was successful
in creating a building unlike the usual classic Highland distilleries.
He avoided the mundane look of the concrete and glass boxes
which most distilleries were modeled upon and instead created
beautifully great arched windows, stone balustrading and fine
strip-fenestration on the roof-ridge which gives this distillery
considerable style and originality.
In 1975, Long John was absorbed by Whitbread & Co. and
the distillery was then acquired  the
same year by Allied Distillers Ltd. Tormore has been owned
by Chivas Brothers Pernod Ricard since 2005.
Below the distillery, in the River Spey, is one of the few
remaining beds of freshwater Pearl mussels. The way the mussels
flourish in these waters is a testament to the purity of river
and its tributaries. Elsewhere, pollution has made these pearl
mussels extinct.
The Tormore Distillery produces a truly enjoyable malt whisky
with a remarkable smoothness, combined with a subtle citrus
tang. Also known as producing a malt of character and complexity,
the Tormore Distillery is the Pearl of Speyside. The name
reflects its brilliant appearance and honours the freshwater
pearl mussels flourishing in the pure clean waters of The
River Spey |
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TORMORE 12 YEAR SINGLE
MALT SCOTCH WHISKY COLOUR:
Autumn Gold
NOSE: Gentle citrus
notes, toasted almonds
BODY: Medium
TASTE: Smooth and
soft, a subtle citrus tang balanced with subtle
spices, dry
FINISH: Rounded,
long lasting, complex
Tasting Notes by Tormore Distillery
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TORMORE 1996 - CONNOISSEURS
CHOICE (GORDON AND MACPHAIL) TORMORE
1996 BOTTLING NOTE: Distilled at the Tormore
distillery in 1996 and aged for 11 years before
bottling in 2007 for Gordon and MacPhail.
TORMORE 1996 TASTING NOTE:
he nose is of medium-body with a spirity feel. There
are notes of cut fruits and the salad made thereof,
notes of orange blossom and rose water, hints of
crisp barley sugar and toasty cereals. The palate
is of medium body with superb balance. There are
notes of fruit salad and crispy spices; cloves,
cardamom, cinnamon and ground ginger. Notes of dried
peels and a soft oak with lemon marmalade and vanilla
fudge. The finish is of reasonable length with dried
fruit and fruitcake.
Tasting Notes by The Master
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The Tormore Distillery was built in 1958 on the Aberlour
to Grantown road. It's an elegant and modern distillery
complete with an ornamental pond with fountains, a bell
tower, perfectly manicured gardens and a musical clock which
chimes every 15 minutes to the tune of one of four Scottish
songs. One can relish in the beautiful view of Speyside
from the front of the distillery as well as the impressive
backdrop of the forest and hills.
In 1972, Tormore was was expanded from four to eight stills,
and in 1984 these were converted to heating by wood chips
which were a plentiful by-product of the extensive forestry
within the area. The water is sourced locally from the Achvochkie
Burn
The water combines with purifiers on the large stills to
create the smoothest malt whisky. The purifiers remove the
heaviest particles from the distillation and lighten the
spirit. The malt used is lightly peated and the whisky is
matured principally in ex-Bourbon casks.
A time capsule in the shape of a pot still was buried in
the forecourt of the distillery and is scheduled to be opened
in the year 2060. It contains various items such as the
names of the Tormore staff in 1960, samples of barley, local
water and cask staves. Also included is a tregnum (a large
bottle which contains the equivalent of 3 standard 70cl
size bottles of whisky) of Long John blended whisky.
Unfortunately, the Tormore Distillery does not have a visitor
centre and tours are not offered. |
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