


Chapter 7 Whisky: Tobermory 28 Year Old

Key Facts About This Single Malt Scotch
Bottler: Chapter 7
Founder: Selim Evin
Range: Monologue
Distillery: Tobermory
Region: Speyside
Age: 28 years
Distilled: July 1994
Bottled: October 2022
Cask Type: Single bourbon hogshead
Cask Ref: 381005
Alcohol by Volume: 52%
Limited Edition: 253 Bottles
Bottle Size: 700ml
Bottled: Natural colour and without chill filtration
Tobermory 28 Year Old Tasting Notes
Selim's tasting notes
Nose: Fresh half-baked baguette, ale, muesli wet rocks, flower honey.
Palate: Natural barley sweetness, apple juice, honey, Turkish Delight, and sweet caramelised condensed milk.
Finish: Peppery, waxy, citrus rinds and dried herbs.
About this Chapter 7 whisky
This 28-year-old Tobermory from Chapter 7 is part of the Monologue range, a series designed to present single casks with clarity and honesty, allowing mature spirit to speak for itself.
Distilled in July 1994 and bottled in October 2022, this Island single malt (despite the occasional regional shorthand, Tobermory proudly hails from Mull rather than Speyside) spent its full maturation in a single bourbon hogshead (cask 381005). Long ageing in refill American oak has allowed the distillery’s distinctive waxy, slightly savoury character to evolve slowly over nearly three decades, building depth without overwhelming the spirit with wood.
Tobermory is often recognised for its textured, cereal-forward style and gentle coastal influence. With 28 years in cask, that personality becomes refined and complex. On the nose, Selim Evin notes fresh half-baked baguette, ale, muesli and wet rocks, lifted by flower honey - a combination that feels both rustic and elegant. The palate reveals natural barley sweetness, apple juice and honey, alongside Turkish Delight and caramelised condensed milk, bringing a surprising confectionery richness to the dram.
The finish turns more structured and contemplative: peppery and waxy, with citrus rinds and dried herbs lingering long after the sweetness fades.
Bottled at 52% ABV, with natural colour and no chill filtration, this release retains texture and presence while remaining beautifully composed. Limited to just 253 bottles, it represents a mature, characterful example of Tobermory: layered, quietly confident, and rewarding to explore over time.
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