Tomatin Cu Bocan Sherry Cask

Tomatin Cù Bòcan Sherry Cask Highland single malt Scotch whisky. Matured in first fill sherry casks. Limited release of 6,000 bottles. Tomatin Tomatin malt whisky distillery was established in 1897 and operated with two stills until 1956 after which there were frequent and numerous additions culminating in 23 stills in 1986 making Tomatin the largest distillery in Scotland at that time. However, eleven were subsequently closed and it is currently operating with twelve. Tomatin Distillery is a Scottish Highland distillery situated close to the Cairngorms National Park and sitting at an altitude of 315m it is the third highest distillery in Scotland. Great importance is placed on the quality of its casks and Tomatin Distillery is one of very few Scottish distilleries to continue to operate a cooperage and to employ a cooper on site. Visitors are welcomed at the Tomatin Distillery visitor centre where distillery tours are available.  Nose: Hints of smoke, sweet paprika, dried fruits and treacle toffee alongside dominant wood, custard and malty notes. Palate: Rich and fruity, butter toffee and almonds. Dark chocolate, coffee, biscuit, roasted chestnuts. Finish: Slowly warming with an incredible sweetness and the light smoke becoming drier in time.