The Whispers of Burg is a Tobermory 13 Year Old single malt, bottled at 55.6% ABV and inspired by the fairy legend of Burg on the Isle of Mull. Shaped by Amontillado Sherry casks, it opens bright and inviting before revealing its depth.
Among the ancient hills of Burg, the old stories tell of unseen guardians who watch over a fairy mound. Respect was rewarded. Intrusion was answered with haunting music and mysterious forces. This enduring piece of Mull folklore is the inspiration for our latest unpeated release.
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THE LEGEND OF THE BURG FAIRIES
Hidden among the ancient hills of Burg lies the fairy mound, a place watched over by unseen guardians. Those who came with respect were rewarded. Those who did not found their intrusion answered with haunting music and mysterious forces.
Like the Blue Men before them, the guardians of Burg have two sides. They welcome the respectful and keep the careless at a distance, and that balance is what makes the legend so enduring. It is a story that rewards patience and respect, much like the whisky it inspired. You do not rush a place like this, and it does not reveal itself all at once.
That was the quality our whisky makers wanted to capture in the glass: bright and inviting at first, with layers of hidden depth waiting beneath.
Where to Find Burg
Burg lies on the Ardmeanach peninsula, on the west side of the Isle of Mull. It is a place where the legend feels close, and the lesson of the legend applies to visitors too. Take care, go with respect and leave no trace, so that this special place stays as it is for those who follow.
If you enjoy the stories of Mull, there is another Mull legend to explore: The Swordstone, which stands at Fionnphort Bay on the island's southwestern tip.
Why the Burg Legend Matters to Mull
The fairies of Burg are part of Mull's voice, a reminder that the island is shaped by stories as much as by stone and sea. For Tobermory Distillery, those stories shape how we think about flavour: layered, changeable and rooted in place. Each release in the collection is a reflection of our island home.
The Whispers of Burg joins our Lores of Mull releases, alongside a new Ledaig distillery exclusive, Ban-Fhaidh's Rebirth, and last year’s The Ballad of The Blue Men and The Swordstone of Mull.
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THE WHISKY: AMONTILLADO, PATIENCE AND HIDDEN DEPTH
The Whispers of Burg is a Tobermory 13 Year Old, bottled at 55.6% ABV, with a colour of Golden Hay. Our whisky makers selected Amontillado Sherry casks to mirror the tale: bright and inviting at first, then revealing honey, nutty richness, gentle spice and hidden depth.
Amontillado is a style of sherry that begins ageing under a layer of yeast called flor, then continues in contact with air, which gives it a nutty character.
Nose: Rich, sticky black liquorice gives way to warm honeycomb and golden syrup, with toasted malt, delicate almond and a lift of citrus peel.
Palate: Salted butter and toasted oats lead into creamy banana, vanilla and baked pear, developing into generous orange marmalade.
Finish: Soft nuttiness lingers with gentle oak spice and a touch of citrus sweetness.
Explore the wider range of Tobermory single malt whisky, or shop The Whispers of Burg. Crafted from Hebridean lore. Inspired by Mull.
Visiting Tobermory Distillery
After exploring the legend on Mull, come and taste it. Tobermory Distillery sits on Tobermory's colourful harbour, where you can explore our production, learn about cask influence and sample our whiskies. Uncover the stories behind each release and see how Mull's landscapes and legends come to life through craft.
For those further afield, our online shop shows current availability.
The Whispers of Burg FAQs
Why were Amontillado sherry casks chosen?
Our whisky makers chose them to mirror the tale itself: bright and inviting at first, then revealing honey, nutty richness, gentle spice and hidden depth, much like the fairy legend of Burg.
How does The Whispers of Burg taste?
Expect black liquorice and honeycomb on the nose, then salted butter, banana and orange marmalade on the palate. The finish is soft and nutty, with gentle oak spice.
Where can I buy The Whispers of Burg?
The Whispers of Burg is a distillery exclusive, so is only available from our Tobermory Distillery Visitor Centre Shop or our online store.
Where is Burg on the Isle of Mull?
Burg is on the Ardmeanach peninsula, on the west side of Mull. Please check access and conditions before you visit, and leave no trace.
