The 12-year-old is made from Bourbon Barrels and finished in sherry casks
The Tomatin distillery is located on the eastern edge of the Monadhliath Mountains, 315 meters above sea level. The distillery has been officially in existence since 1897, but as early as the 15th century, illegal stills could be found in Tomatin, producing spirits bought by cattlemen bringing their cattle from the highest passes of the Highlands to market in Tomatin. The existence of this distillery attracted consumers and transformed the quiet, isolated village of Tomatin into a dynamic place. The distillery produces around 5,000,000 liters of whisky a year from 12 stills, making it one of Scotland's leading distilleries.
Nose: Fresh, sweet fruitiness of lemon zest and white grape, exotic (pink grapefruit and ripe mango). A particularly spicy, woody note hovers above. A drop of water dries out these aromas and introduces a pinch of white pepper.
Taste: Creamy, full texture with a sweet flavor. Fruity and malty behind that homemade rum caramel, exotic notes of spicy pineapple and green banana, made even more palatable by spicy, dry oak.
Nose: Glendronach Ode to the Embers reveals rich, complex aromas of red fruits, honey, vanilla and toasted oak. Feel: On the palate, this 8-year-old single malt offers an oily, velvety texture with notes of caramel, dried fruit, cinnamon and licorice. Finish: The finish is long and warm, leaving lingering flavors of candied fruit, dark chocolate and burnt wood.
Nose: Opens with fresh, salty, oceanic notes. Develops on sweet, peat-dried malt. Mouth: Charred oak, chimney smoke, rock pools and summer tar. Finish: Long and persistent with brown sugar, ash and very phenolic.
Nose: Oban 14 Year Old whisky reveals aromas of dried fruit, honey and vanilla, with a hint of smoke. Feel: On the palate, there are notes of caramel, citrus and candied fruit, as well as a subtle salty touch characteristic of whiskies from the Highlands region. Finish: The finish is long and slightly spicy, leaving flavors of oak and peat on the palate.
Nose: Tomatin Cask Strength reveals intense notes of ripe fruit, honey and spice, with a touch of vanilla. Feel: On the palate, this Scottish single malt reveals itself to be powerful and warm, with flavors of dried fruit, caramel and oak. Finish: The finish is long and spicy, leaving notes of black pepper and burnt wood on the palate.