TOMATIN 18Y ~ Highlands, Scotland

84/100 Whiskybase

An 18 year old from the Tomatin distillery, finished in Spanish oak Oloroso sherry butts.

Nose - Sightly sour fruit, as well as malt and a little Schoki. Notes of lemon juice, peaches and mint.

Taste - Slightly oily mouthfeel with wood, dark honey, chocolate and orange marmalade.

Finish - Medium long to long. Very warm and sweet.

Founded in 1897, the Tomatin whisky distillery sits at an altitude of 313m just to the west of the village of the same name and quenches its annual five million litre capacity with the pure waters of the Allt-na-Frithe. Closing briefly at the beginning of the 20th century, Tomatin experienced good fortunes and during the 1950s began increasing its stills, installing the last in 1974, bringing its total to an impressive 23, although 11 were dismantled in 2002.