Tomatin 1996 vintage Highland single malt Scotch whisky. Matured in 1st Fill Bourbon Barrels and bottled 2013 by Gordon & MacPhail for the Connoisseurs Choice range.
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: Sweet vanilla with apricot, banana and blueberry aromas. Hints of toasted malt and a subtle trace of menthol develops.
Taste: The palate sweet and spicy with chilli spice, orange and green apple flavours. These are complimented by a creamy milk chocolate edge.
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