Tomatin – Warehouse 6 Collection – Trophy Winning Whisky at Hard To Find Whisky – Scotch Whisky News
WAREHOUSE 6 COLLECTION
42 YEAR OLD | 1978 Vintage | 70cl | 48.9% ABV
Warehouse 6, it is a truly special place.
Cask numbers 49541 and 49542 have been lying gracefully in. Warehouse 6 since being filled on September 21st 1978, gently and slowly maturing the precious spirit within. After thirty years, the spirit was moved to the finest First Fill Spanish Oloroso Sherry casks and laid down for a further decade, under the attentive, enduring care of the distillery custodians.
The originality of the extraordinary case lies in the unique opening mechanism, which involves pressing two rose gold metal buttons on the sides. Inside, the podium base holds the hand-blown Glencairn Crystal decanter and glasses decorated with solid copper bands, a solid copper stopper and a numbered certificate detailing the story of the Whisky. Stitched and debossed details on the leather wrap add to the elegant feel. Protected in a secure material bag for transit and delivery, this product offers the buyer the ultimate in luxury.
We are thrilled to announce the latest release of the 1978, has been awarded Gold Outstanding at the prestigious International Wine and Spirit competition. This exceptional single malt scored an astonishing 98 points and proceeded to win the Trophy in the Single Malt Scotch Whisky 26 Years and Over category.
The 1978 edition was one of 350 whiskies judged by the expert panel. Richard Paterson, Chair Judge and member of the Spirits Judging Committee, commented: “A sublime, smooth, aromatic, rich single malt whisky, casked to perfection. Notes of blackcurrant, berry fruits and smoke on the palate. Beautifully balanced between the oak spice and sweetness. A sweet, dry, honeysuckle finish. Exceptional.”
£2,999.95
