Caledonian Sleeper Raises a Glass to World Whisky Day with Tomatin Distillery 

The Caledonian Sleeper is inviting overworked city slickers keen to escape the bustle of the Big Smoke to enjoy a nip of award-winning Tomatin single malt at a series of on board events in celebration of World Whisky Day (21 May).

Guests looking for a break north of the border will avoid the hassle of airport queues and begin their experience with a showcase of the distillery’s range of whiskies on board the Caledonian Sleeper to Inverness on Wednesday 11 and Wednesday 25 May.

The tasting provides the perfect nightcap before tucking into bed and being teleported overnight from the hubbub of London to the majesty of the Scottish Highlands, awaking refreshed and revived at their destination.

Alistair Mutch at Tomatin, said: “World Whisky Day has become an annual phenomenon which shines a spotlight on Scotland’s national drink and we are excited to share these tastings with guests to mark the occasion.

“What better way to celebrate than to raise a toast to ‘the water of life’ than with a dram on board the historic Caledonian Sleeper.”

The Tomatin tasting events form part of a series of on board food and drink events that were introduced last year to the Caledonian Sleeper.

Caledonian Sleeper Guest Experience Director, Ryan Flaherty, added: “Enjoyed from the comfort of the lounge car, the on board events are the perfect place to relax and unwind whilst socialising with family and friends.

“Guests can enjoy a wide variety of locally sourced produce, freshly prepared in our Highland kitchen and with kids under the age of 12 eating free, there’s something for everyone to indulge in before bedding down for the night.”

For more information about the Caledonian Sleeper and future on board events, visit www.sleeper.scot/.

For more information about Tomatin, visit www.tomatin.com/

Notes

About the Caledonian Sleeper

• The Caledonian Sleeper service is an overnight rail journey between the Scottish Highlands and central London.
• Scotland’s Caledonian Sleeper service has been hailed as one of Lonely Planet’s ‘Super Sleeper Trains’ and the London to Fort William service made the world’s best-selling travel guidebook’s top ten list.
• Every night, apart from Saturday, guests are transported both north and south between Inverness, Aberdeen, Fort William, Glasgow, Edinburgh and London Euston.
• Travel bookings can now be made up to one year in advance on www.sleeper.scot/.
• The Caledonian Sleeper service currently offers a range of ways to travel – comfortable and affordable seated carriages, shared berths and first-class private accommodation – with a dining car offering an extensive locally-sourced menu.
• Caledonian Sleeper is committed to supporting local communities and suppliers:
  • 92% of food produce is sourced within 50 miles of the food production operation in Dingwall.
  • All guests are provided with an Arran Aromatics sleep pack which includes sleep mask, socks and toiletries.
  • The Head Office and Guest Services Centre are located in Inverness employing around 30 people from the locality.
• Brand new trains are going to be launched in 2018, which will offer innovative ways to travel in comfort on the Caledonian Sleeper service as well as a brasserie-style club car for dining.
• The Caledonian Sleeper service is operated by Serco on behalf of Transport Scotland.

About Tomatin Distillery 

• The Tomatin Distillery Co Ltd is a producer and blender of Scotch whisky, boasting a strong core range of single malt whiskies along with a range of popular blends.
•  Website: www.tomatin.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/Tomatin1897 www.facebook.com/CuBocan Twitter: www.twitter.com/Tomatin1897
• More information on the products here http://www.tomatin.com/home-1
• Press Kit can be downloaded here: http://www.tomatin.com/contact/
• The distillery was established in 1897, and while historically the whisky produced was primarily sold for use in other brands of blended whisky, the company is now very focussed on growing the Tomatin single malt brand in its own right.
• Tomatin Distillery also produces Cù Bòcan Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky.
• The company’s most popular blends are The Antiquary, The Talisman and Big ‘T’.
• The distillery is owned by Japanese company Takara Shuzo: http://www.takarashuzo.co.jp/english/index.htm