Special features: The Tomatin 8-year-old whisky is produced in the Scottish Highlands region. It combines the flavors of ex-bourbon barrels and Oloroso sherry casks and is not smoky. This original bottling comes in an attractive gift packaging and has an alcohol content of 40%. The whisky matures for at least 8 years and is made from unpeated malt sourced from external malt houses.
Tasting Notes:
Nose: The nose reveals vanilla-sweet baked apples and ripe pears, accompanied by a hint of wild berries as well as intense dark fruit aromas and spice notes.
Palate: On the palate, there is a fruity and sweet aromatic profile with baked apples, pear cake, and hints of ginger and cinnamon.
Finish: The finish is sweet and spicy.
Distillery/Bottler: The Tomatin Distillery Co. Ltd. was founded in 1897 and is located in the Highlands of Scotland, south of Inverness. Known for its unpeated malts, the distillery is characterized by a harmonious maturation profile. Fermentation takes place in modern stainless steel fermentation vessels and lasts 168 hours. In 1986, Japanese companies took over the distillery, which is now internationally appreciated.