Tomatin 1965 The Animals Moon Import

Tomatin 25 Year Old

The first time I tasted this Tomatin 25 Year Old was at a Tomatin Tasting with the very funny Graham Nicholson, back in April 2011. It was so good that I purchased the remainder of the bottle to take home with me. I’ve enjoyed it quite a few times (as has Dearly Beloved), but did not yet get round to writing proper notes. Before the bottle is...

Score 86/100

Tomatin Cu Bocan 2005

In light of the success of the Cù Bocàn, Tomatin has also released a couple of special edition of this peated malt. This is one of those, bottled in 2016 at a slightly higher ABV of 50%. While the smoke is unmistakable, it remains clearly Tomatin, for it is quite fruity on the nose. Peach, mango, oranges, apricots… to name but a few. Loads of...

Score 82/100

Tomatin 8 Year Old 2007 Gordon & Macphail CASK

CASK is a series from Gordon & Macphail in which they bottle single casks at cask strength. I know, this is logical. This is, however, quite a young Tomatin. It matured on first fill bourbon casks for only 8 years. The release is a mix of 4 casks that were put to sleep in 2007. The nose is fresh on sweet malt and all kinds of sugars, loads of...

Score 84/100

Tomatin 18 Year Old

This 18 yr old has had 15 years of maturation in Bourbon hogsheads, Makers Mark to be specific. It is then finished for the final 3 years in Oloroso sherry casks. This combination gives this 18 yr a sweet, woody nose that is rich in fruit, spiced berries, cinnamon and puffs of smoke. It has good legs. On the palate it is smooth and sweet. You can...

Score 89/100