The Last Drop Tomintoul 55 Year Old Release No.36

The Last Drop Tomintoul 55 Year Old (Release No.36) is a seriously mature Speyside single malt, laid down on 11th November 1968 when Tomintoul was still a very young distillery. After more than five decades of ageing, it was given a final 20-month finish in an Amoroso butt, adding an extra layer of rich, dessert-wine sweetness and polished oak. With only 582 bottles released at 41.7% ABV, it’s a classic “milestone” collector’s whisky with real story and scarcity.

Key Details
- Distillery/Brand: Tomintoul
- Bottler: The Last Drop Distillers
- Release: No.36
- Classification: Scotch Whisky
- Style: Single Malt
- Region: Speyside, Scotland
- Distilled/Laid Down: 11.11.1968
- Age: 55 Year Old
- Cask Finish: 20-month finish in an Amoroso butt
- Outturn: 582 bottles
- ABV: 41.70%
- Bottle Size: 70cl

Tasting Notes (as provided)
Nose: Dark fruits, sweet raisins and fruitcake, followed by gentle florals, grassy nettles, toffee and a nutty spice.
Palate: Ripe fruits and richly caramelised apples, with spices and herbs tingling across the tongue and buttery sticky-toffee-pudding richness.
Finish: Long and lingering, with sweet oak and surprising floral notes.

Why This Bottle Is Worth Bidding On
- 55-year-old single malt from a distillery founded in the mid-1960s, with a clear “early days” provenance and a specific laydown date.
- The Last Drop releases are positioned firmly at the premium end, and the limited outturn (582 bottles) keeps this genuinely scarce.
- Amoroso butt finishing is an unusual and very on-brand touch for The Last Drop, likely boosting the dried-fruit, pudding and sweet oak character without overpowering the whisky’s mature elegance.

Condition / Notes for Buyers
Please check photos for fill level, label condition, capsule integrity and any presentation case/box wear. For bottles at this level, completeness matters—if the original box/case and any accompanying booklet or certificate are included, it’s worth stating clearly in the listing.