Tormore Vintage 2003 1st-fill Bourbon Barrel #638 - Legacy Casks

Profile: The Tormore Vintage 2003 1st-fill Bourbon Barrel #638 - Legacy Casks at a glance

• Tormore 2003/2025 - The gentleman among whiskies
• Fruit meets cask art - a Speyside malt with style
• First Fill Bourbon Barrel - character with depth
• Only 180 bottles - strictly limited and exclusive
• Cask Strength - unadulterated enjoyment with 44.9% vol.
• Aged for 21 years - patience that tastes good

Portrait: What makes the Tormore Vintage 2003 1st-fill Bourbon Barrel #638 - Legacy Casks special

Imagine, a A Scotsman with a kilt, sword, and a perfect peach tart in his hand knocks at your door - polite, charming, and with 21 years of mature composure. Voilà: This is the Tormore Vintage 2003 from the legendary Cask No. 638. A true Speyside gentleman who knows exactly how to make an impression without immediately tipping over the entire fruit basket.

The Tormore Distillery, an architectural gem in the heart of the Highlands, was founded in 1958 - a "newcomer" to the whisky world, but with the style of a venerable lord. Its name may not always appear on the bottles of major supermarkets, but that's precisely what makes it so exciting. A hidden champion of Scottish distilling, the Daniel Day-Lewis of malts, so to speak: discerning, rare - and a hit every time.

With the Legacy Casks series, Tormore is finally opening its treasure chest. And what you'll find there isn't just any random whisky. No, it's a liquid ancestry - individually bottled, cask-strength, and completely without any frills like chill filtration or colorings.

Elixir Distillers, the proud owners of Tormore since 2022, prove once again with the Tormore 2003/2025: You can age for 21 years and still stay young - at least in the glass. There are only 180 bottles, each a small monument from the First Fill Bourbon Barrel #638.

In short: Anyone who tastes this whisky isn't just drinking a dram - they're taking a high-proof journey through time. And it begins in May 2003... with a wink and a whole lot of style.

Distilled: May 2003
Bottled: March 2025
Cask No.: #638
Outturn: 180 bottles

Tasting Notes: This is how the Tormore Vintage 2003 1st-fill Bourbon Barrel #638 - Legacy Casks tastes like

• Nose: Fresh and inviting - like a dessert buffet in Speyside. Lemon cream takes center stage, accompanied by a hint of vanilla and ripe, poached pears. A subtle sweetness of oak rounds off the elegant aroma.
• Palate: Creamy and balanced. The custard is now fuller, while the lemon notes become more vibrant. The pears appear juicy and mild, harmoniously embedded in a structure of fine, sweet oak. The influence of the first-fill bourbon barrel is noticeable, but never dominant.
• Finish: Medium to long, with a warming, soft sweetness. The vanilla remains present, accompanied by light fruity notes and a hint of wood - as if enjoying the last spoonful of peach pie while the summer rain patters against the window.