Tomatin Cu Bocan Creation No. 6 Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 46%

A hellhound from Scottish folklore lends its name to Tomatin's peated side project. Creation #6 is another chapter in that story.

Expert's description

Tomatin Cu Bocan Creation No. 6 Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 46% is a Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in PX sherry and Jamaican rum casks and bottled at 46%.

Creation #6 is matured in a combination of PX sherry and Jamaican rum casks, giving the peated malt an unusually spiced, dark sweetness.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Spiced smoke and dark sherry sweetness.

Palate

Intense and spiced with light peat smoke.

Finish

Long and delicately smoky.

Specifications

Name: Tomatin Cu Bocan Creation No. 6 Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 46%
Distillery: Tomatin
Region/Country: Highland
Type: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: PX sherry and Jamaican rum casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Edition: Cù Bòcan Creation #6
EAN no.: 5018481101746

Flavour Profile

Smoky · Sherry-matured · Spiced · Fresh

Did you know?

Cù Bòcan means 'ghost dog' in Gaelic and refers to a legendary creature said, according to local folklore, to roam near Tomatin at night.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Tomatin Cu Bocan Creation No. 6 Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 46%

What does Tomatin Cu Bocan Creation No. 6 Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 46% taste like?

On the nose you meet spiced smoke and dark sherry sweetness. The palate offers intense and spiced with light peat smoke, while the finish gives long and delicately smoky.

What role does the cask play in Tomatin Cu Bocan Creation No. 6 Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 46%?

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

What glass suits Tomatin Cu Bocan Creation No. 6 Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 46% best?

Tomatin Cu Bocan Creation No. 6 Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 46% is best enjoyed at room temperature in a nosing glass, letting the aromas open up fully.

Does Tomatin Cu Bocan Creation No. 6 Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 46% make a good gift for a whisky enthusiast?

Yes, Tomatin Cu Bocan Creation No. 6 Highland Single Malt Scotch 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 Cu Bocan Creation No. 6 Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 46% be stored?

Tomatin Cu Bocan Creation No. 6 Highland Single Malt Scotch 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.

What defines the Tomatin behind Tomatin Cu Bocan Creation No. 6 Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 46%?

Cù Bòcan means 'ghost dog' in Gaelic and refers to a legendary creature said, according to local folklore, to roam near Tomatin at night.