Tomatin 28 Year Old 1982 Cask #92

Tomatin 28 Year Old 1982 vintage Highland single malt Scotch whisky. Single Refill Sherry Puncheon cask #92 bottled August 2010. Limited release of 560 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: Soft and honeyed with gentle hints of aniseed. Darjeeling Tea leaves banoffee pie with a minty undertone. Palate: Rich, sweet and mellow. Gently toasted hazelnuts and almonds, stewed plums giving way to subtle oaky flavours. Finish: Subtle and creamy with a hint of coconut.