Tomatin (18 yo) [REVIEW]

Tomatin 18 y.o. (ABV: 46%, NCF)

• Nose: [19] - Sherry, Malt, Oak, Vanilla
• Taste: [20] - Barley Sugar, Sultana Raisins, hint of dark cherries
• Finish: [19] - Warm, Pepper, Malt, Caramel, and a hint of oak
• Balance: [22] - Almost annoyingly balanced, nothing really takes the lead here.  Just when you think you have locked down a taste or aroma it fades and something new comes your way. But this balanced nature makes this really easy to approach.
• Summary: There is nothing bad here, it is all good, but there is also nothing great.  It is a enjoyable drink, but I expect a lot more complexity from an 18 year old whisky. It is married in oloroso sherry casks, but honestly the sherry is barely there and I would lean toward the Aberlour 12 Double Cask over it (and it is half the price). TL;DR - It is good, but not great, probably wouldn't buy again.
• Score: [80/100]