Tomatin 12 Years Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)
Volume: 700ml ABV: 43% Age: 12 Years Old Country: Scotland
The Tomatin (Gaelic meaning ‘the hill of bushes’) distillery was built in 1897 and is one of the highest distilleries in Scotland sitting nearby the Hill of Parting which is where the Jacobite clans settled after their defeat at Colloden.
The distillery was founded by a Japanese company and it is currently owned by a different Japanese company Takara Shuzo and Okura. The water source for this distillery is All-na-Frithe a burn which is found locally. This helps the distillery produce 5,000,000 litres of whisky each year which makes it one of largest producers in Scotland. The still room has 23 stills in total.
The Tomatin 12 Years Old is the flagship single malt of the Tomatin distillery, smooth and easy to drink this single malt is the start of a whisky journey of outstanding quality and flavour. After spending time maturing in traditional oak casks, this particular Tomatin spends the last six to nine months of its maturation exclusively in Oloroso Sherry casks.
Our Tasting Notes
Nose: Sweet malty notes, dark fruits, toasted almonds and some melted salted butter.
Palate: Sweet orchard fruits of apples and pears, vanilla oak and toasted walnuts, citrus peels and fresh malt.
Finish: Dried dark fruits, summer berries and malty notes.
Awards
Double Gold – 2019 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
Gold – 2018 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
Gold – 2017 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
Double Gold – 2016 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
Gold – 2015 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
Silver – 2015 IWSC
Gold – 2014 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
Silver – 2014 IWSC
Best Highland Malt – 2013 World Whisky Awards
