Experience the excellence of award-winning Tomatin whisky: The ultimate gift for whisky enthusiasts this Christmas
Highland distillery unveils its ‘must-have’ whiskies to gift and celebrate this Christmas
Discover the true essence of the festive season by sharing or gifting a remarkable dram.
Nestled in the heart of the Highlands, Tomatin distillery is renowned for its portfolio of exquisite single malts. Behind this award-winning whisky, full of history and Scottish charm lies a loyal team, many with decades of experience, and a proud heritage that spans generations before them.
Tomatin – 12 Year Old single malt (70cl, 43% ABV, £48.50)
An award-winning flagship from Tomatin’s core range: a silky smooth single malt with a rich and fruity aroma.
This remarkable 12 Year Old single malt is matured in a combination of ex-bourbon, ex-Spanish sherry and traditional Scotch whisky casks.
Initial aromas of wild heather, pine and cedar soon reveal sweeter notes of crème caramel with apples, pears and mango, before a full-bodied and buttery finish.
The quality of this whisky was recognised at the world-renowned International Spirits Challenge receiving Gold in 2022 and 2021, and most recently, picking up Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition in 2023.
Available at: https://tomatin.com/ and specialist whisky retailers.
Tomatin – 14 Year Old single malt (70cl, 46% ABV, £76.50)
A rare single malt from Tomatin’s core range: silky and sweet, benefiting from its time spent in Tawny Port casks
This distinctive 14 year old single malt whisky is matured in Bourbon barrels and finished in Tawny Port casks which have previously held port for around 50 years.
A feather in the cap of Tomatin’s first class wood policy, a rich but balanced aromas of red berries are met with sweet honey and rich toffee which develop into aspects of light fruits and nuts to create an abiding finish of smooth fruit salad.
The quality of this whisky was recognised at the world-renowned International San Francisco World Spirits Competition in 2021 picking up Gold and Double Gold in 2019.
Available at: https://tomatin.com/ and specialist whisky retailers
Tomatin – 18 Year Old single malt (70cl, 46% ABV, £126.00)
A jewel in the crown of Tomatin’s core range: a silky smooth single malt that enjoys its final maturation in Oloroso Sherry butts.
The Tomatin 18 Year Old is a truly luxurious world-class malt, matured in Spanish oak Oloroso sherry butts. It is a rich, complex and rewarding whisky that is natural in colour and non-chill filtered.
Initial aromas boast of dried apricot, nougat and distinctive nutty flavours which develop into bursts of tropical fruit with mellow undertones to create a rich and full-bodied finish.
This distinctive 18 year old is the most awarded in the range, with continual recognition at the world-renowned International San Francisco World Spirits Competition picking up Double Gold in 2022, 2019 and also in 2018.
Available at: https://tomatin.com/ and specialist whisky retailers
Tomatin – PX Cask (70cl, 57.4% ABV, £399.00)
An exceptional new limited-edition single malt bottled exclusively for the UK: a rich and intensely sweet spirit
The UK Exclusive Single Cask 2001 bottled for specialist retailers across the UK and is beautifully aged in a Pedro Ximenez sherry butt. The whisky has been gently matured to develop a complex flavour profile, offering a unique mix of dark sweetness and bitter notes, demonstrating Tomatin’s continued craftsmanship in cask maturations.
Distilled in 2001 and bottled in 2022 this exceptional expression boasts initial aromas of of maple syrup, candied walnuts, prunes and rum-soaked sultanas, which later transitions into bitter aromas such as dark chocolate, treacle, espresso and leather.
Presented in a premium bottle and single cask packaging, crafted to reflect the quality of the whisky. This whisky is perfect for whisky connoisseur.
Available at: https://tomatin.com/ and specialist whisky retailers
Tasting notes
Tomatin 12 Year Old tasting notes
- Nose–Initially herbaceous with aromas of heather, wild mint, pinecones, and cedar soon sweetening to reveal notes of cookie dough, sultanas, caramelized sugar, and pine sap. There is a faint hint of leather and spice.
- Palate–Sweet and malty, reminiscent of a cheesecake base with dried apple, mango, and fresh pears. Crème caramel with raisin and Christmas spice.
- Finish –Buttery, full-bodied fruitiness gives way to tantalisingly dry notes of Oloroso.
Tomatin 14 Year Old tasting notes
- Nose– Top notes of fresh peach, mandarin, watermelon, and apple with deeper forest fruits like cherry and blackberry. There’s a touch of milk chocolate and a pop of honeycomb. Notes of clove and cardamom grow in intensity before another wave of fruit.
- Palate–The freshness on the nose has been preserved into a raspberry and strawberry jam, apricot compote, glace cherry, and crystallised ginger. Caramelised figs, prunes and nutty tones are indicative of the rich tawny port that once occupied these casks.
- Finish–A silky texture coats the mouth with jammy fruits and Byzantium spice.
Tomatin 18 Year Old tasting notes
- Nose– Immediate whiffs of VORS Oloroso Sherry; dried apricot, plum, nougat and distinctive nutty tones. Sweet notes of vanilla fudge and cinnamon baked pears are balanced with a faint suggestion of cigar box and leather bound books.
- Palate– A wonderful marriage of Oloroso Sherry and well-aged Tomatin provides bursts of tropical fruit and mellow savoury notes. Incredibly complex with marmalade, cooked apple, butterscotch and granola, cocoa powder and salted caramel all coming through.
- Finish– Full bodied and rich with continued nutty undertones and uplifting orange zest lingering on the palate.
PX Cask 2001 tasting notes
- Nose– Rich with an intensely sweet opening bringing notes of maple syrup, candied walnuts, prunes and rum soaked sultanas. PX, despite being the sweetest wine in the world, has a way of presenting intriguing bitter aromas like dark chocolate, treacle, espresso and leather. With time, more dried fruit emerges with hints of dried apricot and raisins along with a touch of cinnamon.
- Palate– An incredible mouthfeel, almost chewy, the sweetness spreads with notes of cherry and plum liqueurs followed by golden syrup and Jamaican ginger cake. All of the bitter aromas from the nose make an appearance but always under a sweet guise.
- Finish– This is a bold whisky throughout and the mix of dark sweetness, bitter notes and spice lingers for quite some time.
About Tomatin
Tomatin is located in the Scottish Highlands (near Inverness) and is famous for its portfolio of soft and mellow whiskies, including a core range, a limited-edition range, and a premium archive range (prices range from £35 – £17,500). Tomatin Single Malt is owned by Japanese company Takara Shuzo International: https://www.takara-intl.co.jp/en/
Tomatin has been dedicated to protecting its craft, its environment and particularly its community, which is at the very heart of the brand. Many of the craftspeople working on site have been doing so their entire working lives – all working towards producing a wide range of single malts, beloved across the world.
In 2022, Tomatin launched its new brand platform, ‘To What Matters’ – designed to remind people about the important things in life. ‘To What Matters’ is the latest chapter in the brand’s evolution; a positive call to arms that represents the spiritual DNA of Tomatin – a human belief in what’s truly important in life. The significant moments.
Recognition of the Highland distillery’s craftsmanship continues to grow globally. In 2022, Tomatin was awarded ‘Scotch Whisky Producer of the Year’ and ‘Outstanding Spirits Producer of the Year’ at the International Wine & Spirit Competition. Later that year, it was recognised as ‘Sustainable Distillery of the Year’ at Whisky Magazine’s Icons of Whisky 2023, in recognition of its continued contribution to sustainably at the distillery.
In 2023, Tomatin’s Legacy single malt, part of the core range, was awarded Gold at the International Wine & Spirit Competition. It also took home seven awards at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, while Cù Bòcan, which is produced at the distillery in limited batches every winter, took home three. Later that year, Tomatin’s 36 Year Old single malt was recognised as ‘Best in Show’ at the SFWSC, officially making it one of the best whiskies in the world.
