Tomatin 10 year old Gordon MacPhail The Discovery Range Highland Malt Whisky 43%

Gordon & MacPhail have bottled Scotch whisky since 1895. Their take on Tomatin shows a different, more straightforward side of the distillery.

Expert's description

Tomatin 2007 Gordon MacPhail The Discovery Range Highland Malt Whisky 43% is a Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in bourbon cask and bottled at 43%.

This bourbon-cask release from The Discovery Range was distilled in 2007 and shows Tomatin's pure malt character without sherry's influence.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Fresh malt, pear and light vanilla.

Palate

Soft malt with honey and a light citrus tone.

Finish

Short and clean.

Specifications

Name: Tomatin 2007 Gordon MacPhail The Discovery Range Highland Malt Whisky 43%
Distillery: Tomatin
Bottler: Gordon & MacPhail
Region/Country: Highland
Type: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 10 Years
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: bourbon cask
Non-chill filtered: No
Natural colour: No
Distilled: 2007
Bottled: 2018
Edition: The Discovery Range
EAN no.: 5020613067462

Flavour Profile

Round · Spiced · Fresh

Did you know?

The Discovery Range from Gordon & MacPhail consists of three parallel releases from the same distillery – a sherry, a bourbon and a peated expression – letting you taste the cask difference directly.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Tomatin 2007 Gordon MacPhail The Discovery Range Highland Malt Whisky 43%

What does Tomatin 2007 Gordon MacPhail The Discovery Range Highland Malt Whisky 43% taste like?

On the nose you meet fresh malt, pear and light vanilla. The palate offers soft malt with honey and a light citrus tone, while the finish gives short and clean.

What role does the cask play in Tomatin 2007 Gordon MacPhail The Discovery Range Highland Malt Whisky 43%?

The cask, bourbon cask, plays a central role in the character and gives the whisky a depth a neutral cask could not provide.

What glass suits Tomatin 2007 Gordon MacPhail The Discovery Range Highland Malt Whisky 43% best?

Tomatin 2007 Gordon MacPhail The Discovery Range Highland Malt Whisky 43% is best enjoyed at room temperature in a nosing glass, letting the aromas open up fully.

Does Tomatin 2007 Gordon MacPhail The Discovery Range Highland Malt Whisky 43% make a good gift for a whisky enthusiast?

Yes, Tomatin 2007 Gordon MacPhail The Discovery Range Highland Malt Whisky 43% makes a solid gift for a whisky enthusiast, especially thanks to the story and character behind the bottle.

How should Tomatin 2007 Gordon MacPhail The Discovery Range Highland Malt Whisky 43% be stored?

Tomatin 2007 Gordon MacPhail The Discovery Range Highland Malt Whisky 43% is best kept upright or lying down in a cool, dark place, away from direct sunlight. An opened bottle keeps its quality for several years if stored correctly.

What defines the Tomatin behind Tomatin 2007 Gordon MacPhail The Discovery Range Highland Malt Whisky 43%?

The Discovery Range from Gordon & MacPhail consists of three parallel releases from the same distillery – a sherry, a bourbon and a peated expression – letting you taste the cask difference directly.