Tomatin 2009 Single Cask 3386 Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 54%

Verdejo wine is rarely seen in Scotch casks. This re-charred cask gives a whisky with a mineral, almost white-wine-like edge.

Expert's description

Tomatin 2009 Single Cask 3386 Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 54% is a Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in Re-charred Verdejo white wine cask #3386 and bottled at 54%.

This single cask was drawn from a re-charred Verdejo white wine cask, marked #3386, yielding as many as 410 bottles at a cask strength of 54%.

Tasting Notes

Nose

White grapes, apple skin and a fresh mineral tone.

Palate

Spiced and tart with green fruit and light oak.

Finish

Fresh and medium long.

Specifications

Name: Tomatin 2009 Single Cask 3386 Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 54%
Distillery: Tomatin
Region/Country: Highland
Type: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: almost 11 Years
ABV: 54%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Re-charred Verdejo white wine cask #3386
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: No
Distilled: 5. juni 2009
Bottled: 2. november 2020
Number of bottles: 410
Edition: Single Cask
EAN no.: 5018481903180

Flavour Profile

Wine-toned · Spiced · Rich

Did you know?

Verdejo is a Spanish white wine grape from the Rueda region, and casks that previously held this wine are rare even among independent bottlers.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Tomatin 2009 Single Cask 3386 Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 54%

What does Tomatin 2009 Single Cask 3386 Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 54% taste like?

On the nose you meet white grapes, apple skin and a fresh mineral tone. The palate offers spiced and tart with green fruit and light oak, while the finish gives fresh and medium long.

What role does the cask play in Tomatin 2009 Single Cask 3386 Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 54%?

The cask, Re-charred Verdejo white wine cask #3386, plays a central role in the character and gives the whisky a depth a neutral cask could not provide.

What glass suits Tomatin 2009 Single Cask 3386 Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 54% best?

Tomatin 2009 Single Cask 3386 Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 54% is best enjoyed at room temperature in a nosing glass, letting the aromas open up fully. A few drops of water can help open it up at higher cask strength.

Does Tomatin 2009 Single Cask 3386 Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 54% make a good gift for a whisky enthusiast?

Yes, Tomatin 2009 Single Cask 3386 Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 54% makes a solid gift for a whisky enthusiast, especially thanks to the story and character behind the bottle.

How should Tomatin 2009 Single Cask 3386 Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 54% be stored?

Tomatin 2009 Single Cask 3386 Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 54% 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 2009 Single Cask 3386 Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 54%?

Verdejo is a Spanish white wine grape from the Rueda region, and casks that previously held this wine are rare even among independent bottlers.