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.

GLEN SCOTIA

ICONS OF CAMPBELTOWN

THE MERMAID

70cl | 12 Year Old | 54.1% ABV

This is the first in a new series from Glen Scotia, which takes inspiration from icons on the Campbeltown market cross. Glen Scotia’s whisky is shaped by its coastal climate, and whether real or just the result of a dram too many, mermaid sightings along the Kintyre coast are an unnervingly reoccurring theme, especially in the 1800’s when distilling in town was growing to new heights. To mark this first release, a subtly coastal, floral and delicate unpeated twelve-year-old single malt whisky has been chosen and finished in Palo Cortado sherry casks – a rare choice almost as special as mermaids.

£89.95

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TASTING NOTES:

NOSE
Rich, mellow and slightly drying. Maritime salt crystals, boat varnish, edible seaweed. Thick fruity tarte tatin, Dundee Seville marmalade and tablet toffee.

TASTE
A creamy texture, lightly sweet centre palate glazed with French apple tart and a pinch of salt.

FINISH
Long and warming with a savoury aftertaste and spicy finish.

Kilchoman PX Sherry Cask 2023 Release

The Kilchoman PX Cask Matured 2023 Release is a vatting of 61 casks, fully matured in PX casks for a minimum of 5 years. This release is their first limited edition to be fully matured in PX casks.

£89.00

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AI creates endless designs for Label 5’s new Limited-Edition launch

Each bottle of whisky’s colourful ‘City Lights’ Edition is unique

Label 5 blended Scotch whisky has today (29^th September) launched a limited-edition design of its Classic Black blend to celebrate its cosmopolitan spirit.

Named ‘Label 5 City Lights Edition’, this new-look pack was created using Artificial Intelligence to take random snapshots of a colourful, computer-generated cityscape at night.

As a result, each bottle has its own unique label featuring a section of this vibrant design – randomly selected by an algorithm to ensure that no two bottles are the same.

Label 5 is crafted in Scotland and lives and breathes city life. This new campaign takes inspiration from the brand’s recent partnerships with the global graffiti community, including its sponsorship of this year’s Yardworks urban art and graffiti festival at SWG3 in Glasgow.

Label 5 City Lights is available exclusively in Morrisons stores throughout the UK. Customers who purchase a bottle will be invited to find their label design amongst the Label 5 skyline via https://www.label5-findyourlabel.com/

Yardworks Festival partnership 2023

 James Collins, Label 5’s UK Marketing Manager said: ‘Label 5 City Lights Edition is designed to be as unique and creative as the customers who enjoy our whisky. This globally renowned blended Scotch is known for its modern and urban take on whisky, and this new limited edition showcases this to spectacular effect. With the ability to pick from an endless sequence of designs generated by our algorithm, we hope drinkers enjoy their own unique and very special slice of Label 5 history’.

Label 5 City Light Edition is bottled in 1 litre at 40% ABV, retailing at £22.50 and is available in Morrison stores nationwide. Smooth and well-rounded with subtle smoke influences, Speyside malts provide the backbone to this blend’s delicate fruity character. Using time honoured traditions, the spirit is created using a combination of the finest grain and malt whiskies to give a whisky of superb quality and smoothness.

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ABOUT LABEL 5

Top ten Scotch Whisky brand, LABEL 5 is carefully distilled, matured and bottled in our distilleries in Scotland. LABEL 5 is enjoyed in more than 100 countries and is renowned for its high quality and appreciated for its smoothness. With 2.6 M 9-L cases sold in 2015, LABEL 5 is a key player in the Scotch Whisky category. LABEL 5 First Blending Company – Starlaw Road, Bathgate, Scotland

ABOUT LA MARTINIQUAISE

An independent French group founded in 1934, LA MARTINIQUAISE is one of the biggest spirits groups in France and features in the world Top 10. The group which operates in 110 countries has a turnover of 950 million euros and is proud to own four millionaire brands: LABEL 5 & SIR EDWARD’S Scotch Whisky, POLIAKOV Vodka and NEGRITA Rum – Source: IMPACT 2015

A 40 YEAR OLD LEGACY

This year we’re celebrating 40 years of creating exceptional flavour experiences as the original pioneers in single cask, limited edition cask strength whisky. As we head towards the end of our 40th anniversary celebrations, we’re preparing to release one of our oldest whiskies. Cask. No: 12.79 was laid down to mature in 1983, the year the Society began. You can register interest in buying this exceptional bottling from 9-22 October, ahead of a ballot on 23 October to randomly select members who can purchase one of the 130 bottles available. From 24 October, bottles will then be available to buy.

On Tuesday, 24 October, we will release one of our oldest whiskies yet, a 40-year-old whisky, Cask No. 12.79. 

There are just 130 bottles of this 40-year-old whisky, and members looking to purchase the bottling can register their interest from Monday, 9 October. Our lines and online registration form (below) will be open to register interest from then until 22 October, and then on 23 October we’ll hold a ballot to randomly select members who can purchase this remarkable bottling – which will then be available to buy on 24 October.

VIEW THE 40 YEAR OLD LEGACY

Join us in exploring this magnificent, unique and rare bottling in the latest issue of Unfiltered, with a short film on the curation of this exceptional liquid and striking bottle.

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The Scotch Malt Whisky Society, The Vaults, 87 Giles Street, Leith EH6 6BZ

Contact: sales@smws.com or call 0131 555 2929 (Mon-Fri 9am-4.45pm). Visit the Society at here for membership information

This is your chance to join and to take advantage of their great offers!

Spot the SMWS bottles in this amusing You Tube video

Arran 25YO 2023 Release

The oldest release in their core range. The Arran 25 Year Old is an annual release of just 3000 bottles worldwide. Fruit cake with toasted almonds and cinnamon. oranges and mandarins, manuka honey, muscovado sugar, baked apricots and white pepper

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Arran Distillery are delighted to present their 25 Year Old 2023 Release. There are 3,000 bottles available worldwide annually and as such this is a limited bottling. This is their oldest core range age statement available. The whisky has been matured in ex-Sherry and Bourbon Casks and is bottled at 46% Vol without chill filtration or the addition of any colouring.

Tasting notes:

Nose – Rich oak with a gentle nutmeg note. Sweeter aromas of baked ripe figs, sultanas and black cherries.

Palate – Fruit cake with toasted almonds and cinnamon. The juicy zestiness of oranges and mandarins mellows perfectly with manuka honey, muscovado sugar, baked apricots and an interesting white pepper note that provides even more complexity.

Finish – Creamy and spicy with dark chocolate, walnuts and dark fruits compote.

Talisker 27 Years Sherry Butt

£750.00

Independent bottlings of Talisker are rarely seen never mind at this age!1993 vintage single cask sherry butt selected and bottled by Hart Brothers in January 2021. Talisker 27 Year Old 1993 vintage Island single malt Scotch whisky. Single first fill sherry butt distilled December 1993, bottled January 2021 by Hart Brothers. Brothers Hugh and Kenneth MacAskill Talisker Distillery was established at Carbost on the Isle of Skye off the west coast of Scotland in 1830 with construction commencing the following year. Soaking up its own reflection from Loch Harport one day yet fending off North Atlantic gales the next. Talisker is an Islands malt whisky distillery equipped with five stills and has retained its traditional five round wooden worm tubs. There is an excellent range of official bottlings, including Talisker 10 Year Old and Distillers Edition supplemented by independent bottlings in the Secret Stills and Old Malt Cask ranges.

Jack Daniel’s Goes Global with New American Single Malt Whiskey 

The brand’s first permanent expression crafted from 100% malted barley is available now at duty-free outlets worldwide

Lynchburg, Tennessee (September 26, 2023) – The Jack Daniel Distillery introduces Jack Daniel’s American Single Malt Whiskey as the brand’s first permanent expression crafted from 100% malted barley. Jack Daniel’s American Single Malt is offered in a 1-liter size packaging at 90 proof for a suggested retail price of $99.99 and is available now exclusively in select duty-free retail locations across the globe.

Jack Daniel’s American Single Malt is the latest innovation from the Jack Daniel Distillery, featuring a 100% malted barley mash bill that is ground, fermented and distilled in Lynchburg, Tennessee. The special whiskey is charcoal mellowed and then aged in new, charred American oak barrels before being finished in Oloroso Sherry Casks.

“When we began experimenting with a 100% malt grain bill back in 2012, we knew it would be critical to put our own stamp on timeless Single Malt traditions and craft something that was uniquely Jack Daniel’s,” said Jack Daniel’s Master Distiller Chris Fletcher. “There was a lot of excitement surrounding our limited edition American Single Malt Special Release last year, and we are thrilled to now offer Jack Daniel’s American Single Malt to our friends around the world.”

Jack Daniel’s American Single Malt is rich and complex with aromas of soft oak, fruit and cocoa and notes of dark chocolate-covered nuts and berries with a subtle, sweet Oloroso Sherry finish. Distinctive packaging features a cork stopper and an embossed distillery stamp of America’s First Registered Distillery.

Offered in a 1-liter size at 90 proof (45% abv), Jack Daniel’s American Single Malt is available in select duty-free outlets worldwide beginning this month. To mark the launch, Jack Daniel’s is hosting more than 40 activations at airports across the globe, reaching an estimated 13 million shoppers and offering 60,000 tastings.

 For more information, visit www.jackdaniels.com.

About Jack Daniel’s

Officially registered by the U.S. Government in 1866 and based in Lynchburg, Tenn., the Jack Daniel Distillery is the first registered distillery in the United States and is on the National Register of Historic Places. Jack Daniel’s is the maker of the world-famous Jack Daniel’s Old No. 7 Tennessee Whiskey, Gentleman Jack Double Mellowed Tennessee Whiskey, Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Tennessee Whiskey, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Fire, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Apple, Jack Daniel’s Bonded, Jack Daniel’s Sinatra Select and Jack Daniel’s Country Cocktails. Today, Jack Daniel’s is a true global icon found in more than 170 countries around the world and is the most valuable spirits brand in the world as recognized by Interbrand.

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