Tomatin 18 years old Oloroso Sherry Casks Single Highland Malt Whisky 70 cl 46%

Eighteen years is a long time to wait for a dram. But when the sherry casks have done their work thoroughly, as here, the wait is never wasted.

Expert's description

Tomatin 18 år Oloroso Sherry Casks Single Highland Malt Whisky 70 cl 46% is a Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in Oloroso sherry casks and bottled at 46%.

Tomatin 18 Year Old is matured entirely in Oloroso sherry casks and is regarded as one of the distillery's most complex and sought-after core releases.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Wood, rum, orange peel and a hint of tobacco.

Palate

Full and complex with warming sweetness and dark chocolate.

Finish

Lightly dry and lingering.

Specifications

Name: Tomatin 18 år Oloroso Sherry Casks Single Highland Malt Whisky 70 cl 46%
Distillery: Tomatin
Region/Country: Highland
Type: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 18 Years
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Oloroso sherry casks
Non-chill filtered: No
Natural colour: No

Flavour Profile

Sherry-matured · Spiced · Fresh

Did you know?

Tomatin's water comes from the Allt na Frith – the "Free Burn" – which runs clear and pure through the Monadhliath Mountains and is the source behind the distillery's soft style.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Tomatin 18 år Oloroso Sherry Casks Single Highland Malt Whisky 70 cl 46%

What does Tomatin 18 år Oloroso Sherry Casks Single Highland Malt Whisky 70 cl 46% taste like?

On the nose you meet wood, rum, orange peel and a hint of tobacco. The palate offers full and complex with warming sweetness and dark chocolate, while the finish gives lightly dry and lingering.

What role does the cask play in Tomatin 18 år Oloroso Sherry Casks Single Highland Malt Whisky 70 cl 46%?

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

Is Tomatin 18 år Oloroso Sherry Casks Single Highland Malt Whisky 70 cl 46% worth the money?

Yes, the price reflects the rarity, cask type and the distillery's reputation, and the whisky delivers a character to match.

What glass suits Tomatin 18 år Oloroso Sherry Casks Single Highland Malt Whisky 70 cl 46% best?

Tomatin 18 år Oloroso Sherry Casks Single Highland Malt Whisky 70 cl 46% is best enjoyed at room temperature in a nosing glass, letting the aromas open up fully.

Does Tomatin 18 år Oloroso Sherry Casks Single Highland Malt Whisky 70 cl 46% make a good gift for a whisky enthusiast?

Yes, Tomatin 18 år Oloroso Sherry Casks Single Highland Malt Whisky 70 cl 46% makes a solid gift for a whisky enthusiast, especially thanks to the story and character behind the bottle.

How should Tomatin 18 år Oloroso Sherry Casks Single Highland Malt Whisky 70 cl 46% be stored?

Tomatin 18 år Oloroso Sherry Casks Single Highland Malt Whisky 70 cl 46% 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.