Tomatin Cù Bòcan Signature Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)
Volume: 700ml ABV: 43% Age: No Age Statement Country: Scotland
The Tomatin Distillery was established in 1897 and was better known as Tomatin Spey Distillery Co. Ltd. The distillery went bankrupt in 1906 but it was then reopened in 1909. It managed to produce whisky till 1986 before being bought over by a Japanese company Takara Shuzo and at this time it was renamed Tomatin Distillery Co Ltd. This distillery is a massive operation producing around 2 and a half million litres of spirit each year but it has the capacity to produce 5 million litres. Most of the whisky produced at Tomatin goes into blended whisky which consist of their own brands named Antiquary and Talisman. This distillery though wants to be know for its single malt whisky, and have stepped up their game in this area.
Named after a mythical black beast thought to stalk the Highlanders of Scotland this Single Malt whisky is a beast in its own right. Lightly peated single malt matured in a compelling combination of Virgin Oak, Bourbon and Sherry casks. Released for the first time in October 2013. This whisky is non chill filtered, bottled at 46% abv, small batch release and boasts 15 phenol parts per million. A truly delicious single malt that ticks all the boxes. New designed bottle and label.
Our Tasting Notes
Nose: Lemon peel, coconut and vanilla cream, garden herbs, orchard fruits, citrus and almonds.
Taste: Honey sweetness, caramelised pear, toasted almonds, milk chocolate mousse, star anise and dark spices of clove and cardamon.
Finish: Toasted almonds, subtle peat smoke and citrus.
