Raise a dram to the Bard with Tomatin this Burns Night
“My heart’s in the Highlands”. Few words feel more fitting for Burns Night, a celebration rooted in place, pride and togetherness. For Tomatin, those words are more than poetry. At the very heart of the Highlands, the distillery has long been shaped by its surroundings and the community that calls it home.
Burns Night is a moment to gather, to share food, drink, stories and tradition around the table and guided by its ‘To What Matters’ ethos, Tomatin celebrates the people, place and purpose that define both its whisky and the spirit of the occasion. This Burns Night, the distillery is inviting hosts and guests alike to mark the evening with a carefully curated collection of whiskies thoughtfully paired to each course of a Burns supper, enhancing the moments that turn a meal into a memory.
Hearty beginnings- Tomatin 10 Year Old
RRP £42 | ABV 40% | 70cl
A comforting bowl of traditional Scottish Cullen skink sets the tone for the evening, rich and warming yet delicate in flavour and Tomatin 10 Year Old single malt, matured exclusively in bourbon casks, is an ideal companion. Its bright notes of lemon sherbet, green apple and gentle sweetness lift the smoky creaminess of the soup without overpowering it. Light, fresh and approachable, this is a dram that welcomes guests to the table.
Tomatin 10 Year Old is available exclusively at Waitrose and on Amazon.
The key address- Tomatin Double Cask
RRP £37 | ABV 40% | 70cl
As the haggis is piped in and Burns’ words are recited, Tomatin Double Cask comes into its own. Matured in ex-bourbon and ex-Oloroso sherry casks, it offers soft vanilla, baked apple and warming spice, flavours that sit comfortably alongside the peppery richness of the haggis and the earthy sweetness of neeps and tatties. Balanced and accessible, this is a whisky made for sharing at the heart of the supper.
Tomatin Double Cask is available exclusively at Tesco and on Amazon.
Indulgent endings- Tomatin 12 Year Old Sherry Cask
RRP £52.50 | ABV 40% | 70cl
When dessert is served, Tomatin 12 Year Old Sherry Cask adds a final layer of indulgence to the meal. Fully matured in sherry oak casks, it brings notes of dried fruit, chocolate fudge, honey and gentle spice that pair beautifully with the richness of a clootie dumpling or the creamy sweetness of a cranachan. Deep and comforting, this is a dram to savour as conversation flows and the evening unfolds.
Tomatin 12 Year Old Sherry Cask is available at www.tomatin.com
The final dram- Tomatin Cask Strength Bourbon and Sherry
RRP £62.50 | ABV 57% | 70cl
Once the plates are cleared and the formalities are over, Tomatin Cask Strength Bourbon and Sherry single malt whisky is the perfect way to close the night. Bottled at natural cask strength and matured in first fill ex-bourbon and ex-Oloroso sherry casks, it delivers bold flavours of golden syrup, malt loaf, marzipan and warming spice. Powerful yet balanced, this is a dram for whiling away the evening around the table and raising a final toast to the Bard.
Tomatin Cask Strength Bourbon and Sherry is available at www.tomatin.com.
For further information about Tomatin whiskies and to buy, visit https://tomatin.com
Tasting notes
Tomatin 10 Year Old
Nose: Aromas of lemon sherbet sweets and crunchy green apples followed by buttery
croissants, white chocolate and macadamia nuts.
Palate: Lemon meringue pie, honey and a touch of toffee are complemented by apricot and
peach.
Finish: Clean and fresh.
Tomatin Double Cask
Nose: Aromas of vanilla-sweetened baked apples and pears lead.
Palate: Dark fruit flavours, gently balanced with ginger and cinnamon.
Finish: Sweet and spicy.
Tomatin 12 Year Old Sherry Cask
Nose: Caramelised apple, pear, sultana, orange peel, apricot and hints of aged leather.
Palate: Chocolate fudge, manuka honey, dried fruit and nut.
Finish: Cinnamon spice.
Tomatin Cask Strength Bourbon and Sherry
Nose: Opens with home-made ice cream drizzled with golden syrup and crushed walnuts, moving on to Seville orange, tablet and black pepper.
Palate: Flavours of malt loaf and marzipan balance with crystallised ginger and orchard fruits.
Finish: Dry, lingering and spicy
Tomatin is located in the Scottish Highlands, 16 miles south of Inverness, and is famous for its portfolio of refined and elegant whiskies. The distillery has a proud heritage stretching back to the 15th century when illicit production was likely to be taking place, but it wasn’t until 1897 that the first formal distillery was established by John MacDougall as the Tomatin Spey Distillery Company.
In 2022, Tomatin was awarded ‘Scotch Whisky Producer of the Year’ and ‘Outstanding Spirits Producer of the Year’ at the International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC). 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 took home seven awards at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, while Cù Bòcan, took home three. Tomatin’s 36 Year Old was crowned the ultimate winner at SFWSC for malts, being named ‘Best in Show’, officially making it one of the best whiskies in the world.
Building upon this triumph, 2024 saw Tomatin’s 18 Year Old secured Double Gold for the third consecutive year at the SFWSC, elevating it to Platinum status. Meanwhile, both Tomatin’s 45 Year Old and 12 Year Old, alongside Cù Bòcan’s 15 Year Old took home Double Gold Awards, and Cù Bòcan’s 12 Year Old also secured a prestigious Gold Award.
This year, Tomatin has been awarded Gold designation for its Tomatin Sherry Collection Ximénez Edition and Silver for both its Sherry Collection Manzanilla Edition and Sherry Collection Palo Cortado Edition in the inaugural 2025 Whiskey Wash Awards.
‘To What Matters’ is the latest chapter in the brand’s evolution; it is a positive call to arms that represents the spiritual DNA of Tomatin – a belief in savouring what is truly important in life and time spent together.
Tomatin is owned by the Japanese company Takara Shuzo International: www.takara-intl.co.jp/en/
