Pedro Ximenez. The sweetest sherry that exists. Thy Whisky PX Shared Cask No 445 is a Danish single malt finished in a PX sherry cask – and bottled directly without dilution.

Expert description

Thy Whisky PX Shared Cask No 445 is a Danish Single Malt Whisky bottled at cask strength 60% in a 50 cl bottle. Distilled and matured at Thy Whisky Distillery in Thy. PX refers to Pedro Ximenez – an intensely sweet Spanish sherry grape variety used to season casks that give the whisky an extraordinary sweetness and dried fruit complexity. Cask No. 445 is a Shared Cask: bottled for a group of private co-cask owners.

60% cask strength with PX influence is a fascinating combination. The sherry softens the alcohol and adds a natural sweetness that balances the strength surprisingly well.

Tasting notes

Nose

Rich and sweet with raisin, fig, dark honey and light spices. The PX cask dominates but in a pleasant, inviting way.

Palate

Intense sweetness with dark dried fruit, chocolate and light oak warmth. The strength is carried well by the natural PX sweetness.

Finish

Long and soft with persistent sweetness and light dryness. An unusual finish for a 60% whisky.

Specifications

Name: Thy Whisky PX Shared Cask No 445
Distillery: Thy Whisky
Region/Country: Thy, Denmark
Type: Danish Single Malt Whisky
ABV: 60%
Size: 50 CL
Cask type: Finished in PX sherry cask
Cask strength: Yes
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes

Flavour profile

PX Sherry · Cask strength · Raisin · Dark fruit · Sweet

Did you know?

Pedro Ximenez grapes are sun-dried into raisins before being pressed and fermented into sherry. This creates a natural sweetness and a concentration of dried fruit aromas that is unique in the sherry world – and that leaves a distinctive impression on the whisky that finishes in these casks.

Shared Cask. One cask, shared. Thy Whisky Shared Cask No 86 is an exclusive bottling for those who participated in a joint cask ownership – now released as a special edition at the impressive cask strength of 61.1%.

Expert description

Thy Whisky Shared Cask No 86 is a Danish Single Malt Whisky bottled at cask strength 61.1% in a 50 cl bottle. Distilled and matured at Thy Whisky Distillery in Thy. Shared Cask is a concept where a number of whisky enthusiasts jointly purchase a cask and receive the bottled bottles when the cask has matured. Cask No. 86 is the specific cask number and represents a single barrel's character – unfiltered and undiluted.

61.1% is one of the higher strengths in Thy Whisky's portfolio. Water is recommended for those who want to explore the profile's deeper layers – but it is also fascinating neat, straight from the glass.

Tasting notes

Nose

Intense and concentrated with rich malt, a little tropical fruit, honey and subtle oak bitterness. Powerful but not raw.

Palate

Full-bodied cask strength with good malt sweetness, light vanilla notes and oak character. Complexity grows with water.

Finish

Long and warm with good persistence. Oak, a little pepper and malt for a long time.

Specifications

Name: Thy Whisky Shared Cask No 86
Distillery: Thy Whisky
Region/Country: Thy, Denmark
Type: Danish Single Malt Whisky
ABV: 61.1%
Size: 50 CL
Cask strength: Yes
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes

Flavour profile

Cask strength · Shared Cask · Rich malt · Honey · Oak

Investment potential

High. Shared Cask expressions are by definition produced in extremely limited quantities – only those who participated in the specific cask agreement receive bottles. Discontinued Thy Whisky Shared Cask numbers are gaining increasing interest on the secondary market.

Did you know?

Thy Whisky's Shared Cask programme lets whisky enthusiasts buy into a specific cask, follow its maturation and receive the bottled bottles. It is one of the most direct forms of whisky ownership you can have.

Spelt and rye from the northwest Jutland fields. Thy Whisky Spelt Rye takes whisky in an unexpected direction – away from classic barley and into a grain world that suits the north Jutland climate best.

Expert description

Thy Whisky Spelt Rye Core Expressions is a Danish Organic Rye Whisky bottled at 48.5% in a 70 cl bottle. Distilled from a blend of certified organic spelt and rye – both grown locally in Thy. Floor-malted and double distilled in-house. Spelt and rye give a markedly different flavour picture than a traditional barley single malt – more spiced, more earthy and with a complexity that surprises.

Spelt is an ancient grain with roots in north European agricultural tradition. In whisky it adds a nutty and slightly sweet dimension that complements the rye's natural spiciness.

Tasting notes

Nose

Spiced and lightly nutty with rye bread and a little citrus. More earthy than the standard Core Expressions.

Palate

Spiced rye core with spelt's nut sweetness. Light pepper and a touch of baked grain. Well balanced.

Finish

Moderate and spiced with malt sweetness and light warmth at the end.

Specifications

Name: Thy Whisky Spelt Rye Core Expressions
Distillery: Thy Whisky
Region/Country: Thy, Denmark
Type: Danish Organic Rye Whisky
ABV: 48.5%
Size: 70 CL

Flavour profile

Spiced · Spelt · Rye · Nutty · Nordic

Did you know?

Spelt is one of the oldest cultivated grain varieties in northern Europe and was once an important crop in Denmark. Thy Whisky is one of very few distilleries globally that actively uses spelt in whisky production.

Robert Burns wrote of the small, timid field mouse. Douglas Laing's version of the beastie is anything but timid – 25 years have given it both teeth and temper.

Expert's description

Timorous Beastie 25 år Douglas Laing Highland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 46,8% is a Highland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky matured in American oak and sherry casks and bottled at 46,8%.

This 25-year-old expression is one of the oldest releases ever in the Timorous Beastie range, composed of selected Highland single malts matured on a combination of oak casks.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Honey, dried apricot and a touch of old leather.

Palate

Spiced raisin sweetness, caramel and toasted oak.

Finish

Long, dry and lightly smoky.

Specifications

Name: Timorous Beastie 25 år Douglas Laing Highland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 46,8%
Bottler: Douglas Laing
Region/Country: Highland
Type: Highland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 25 Years
ABV: 46,8%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: American oak and sherry casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Number of bottles: 1,600
Edition: Limited Edition

Flavour Profile

Sherry-matured · Spiced · Fresh

Did you know?

Douglas Laing never reveals the distillery behind Timorous Beastie – the philosophy is that the whisky should speak for itself, regardless of which Highland distillery the malt comes from.

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There is a mouse in Scottish literature that still makes people jump. Douglas Laing has given it four legs, a bottle and a bite that is impossible to mistake.

Expert's description

Timorous Beastie Douglas Laing Highland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 46,8% is a Highland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky matured in American oak and sherry casks and bottled at 46,8%.

This small batch expression is composed of Highland malts from several well-known distilleries and bottled at 46.8% without chill filtration or added colour.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Very sweet with spiced honey notes.

Palate

Spiced with raisins, caramel and sugar.

Finish

Sweet with camphor drops and meringue.

Specifications

Name: Timorous Beastie Douglas Laing Highland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 46,8%
Bottler: Douglas Laing
Region/Country: Highland
Type: Highland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 46,8%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: American oak and sherry casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Edition: Small Batch Release
EAN no.: 5014218794540

Flavour Profile

Sherry-matured · Spiced · Fresh

Did you know?

The malt in Timorous Beastie originates from several named Highland distilleries, including Glen Garioch, Dalmore and Glengoyne, though the official source is never mentioned on the label.

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Douglas Laing's mouse has crept up on a cheese board this time. The Madeira casks give the beastie a sweetness built to meet a sharp cheddar or a ripe brie.

Expert's description

Timorous Beastie Madeira Edition The Cheese Collection no 2 Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 48% is a Highland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky matured in bourbon casks finished in selected Madeira casks and bottled at 48%.

Only 5,000 bottles of this Madeira-finished expression were filled, where the classic Highland malt spent several months in selected Madeira casks.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Ripe orchard fruit, honeyed sweetness, roasted almonds and a light floral scent.

Palate

Toffee, caramelised apples and juicy plums with a mild spiced tone.

Finish

Sweet vanilla, orange marmalade and a warm, satisfying finish.

Specifications

Name: Timorous Beastie Madeira Edition The Cheese Collection no 2 Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 48%
Bottler: Douglas Laing
Region/Country: Highland
Type: Highland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 48%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: bourbon casks finished in selected Madeira casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Number of bottles: 5,000
Edition: Limited Edition – The Cheese Collection #2
EAN no.: 5014218830040

Flavour Profile

Wine-toned · Spiced · Fresh

Did you know?

The Cheese Collection is a series from Douglas Laing where each whisky is finished with a specific cheese pairing in mind – this expression is number two in the line-up.

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Meet the beast behind the mouse. Meet The Beast is Douglas Laing's rawer take on Timorous Beastie, where cask strength sets the pace and spice runs free.

Expert's description

Timorous Beastie Meet The Beast 13 år Douglas Laing Highland Blended Malt Whisky 52,5% is a Highland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky matured in single cask single malts from the Highland region and bottled at 52,5%.

With only 3,000 bottles filled, this 13-year-old Meet The Beast is one of the rarer expressions in Douglas Laing's Timorous Beastie family.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Spiced oak with a touch of dried fruit.

Palate

Rich spice and a distinct cask strength that fills the mouth.

Finish

Warm and persistent with late sweetness.

Specifications

Name: Timorous Beastie Meet The Beast 13 år Douglas Laing Highland Blended Malt Whisky 52,5%
Bottler: Douglas Laing
Region/Country: Highland
Type: Highland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 13 Years
ABV: 52,5%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: single cask single malts from the Highland region
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Number of bottles: 3,000
Edition: Limited Edition – Meet The Beast
EAN no.: 5014218821963

Flavour Profile

Round · Spiced · Rich

Did you know?

Meet The Beast is composed entirely of single cask single malts from the Highland region and bottled without chill filtration at a robust cask strength of 52.5%.

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No age statement, no apologies. This expression of Meet The Beast is turned up to natural cask strength, where the bourbon casks have supplied all the sweetness the beastie needs.

Expert's description

Timorous Beastie Meet The Beast Douglas Laing Highland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 54,3% is a Highland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky matured in exclusively bourbon casks and bottled at 54,3%.

The name Meet The Beast is Douglas Laing's way of signalling that this expression is more uncompromising than the classic Timorous Beastie in the regular range.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Sweet vanilla and toasted oak at natural cask strength.

Palate

Intense and spiced with a solid malt foundation.

Finish

Long, warm and lightly peppery.

Specifications

Name: Timorous Beastie Meet The Beast Douglas Laing Highland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 54,3%
Bottler: Douglas Laing
Region/Country: Highland
Type: Highland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 54,3%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: exclusively bourbon casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Edition: Limited Edition – Meet The Beast
EAN no.: 5014218827972

Flavour Profile

Round · Spiced · Rich

Did you know?

Meet The Beast is matured exclusively in bourbon casks and bottled without adjusting the strength – a natural cask strength of 54.3% that shows the Highland malt in full force.

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Tobermory's colourful harbour front has become one of Scotland's most photographed – but it is what lies behind the walls that this bottle is about.

Expert's description

Tobermory 10 år Old Version Isle of Mull Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 40% is a Isle of Mull Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in oak casks and bottled at 40%.

This 10-year-old expression is an earlier bottling from Tobermory's range, where the distillery's soft, maritime style shows itself in its most approachable form.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Sea air, green apples and a hint of honey.

Palate

Soft malt with citrus and a lightly salted character.

Finish

Mild and slightly dry with a last hint of sea.

Specifications

Name: Tobermory 10 år Old Version Isle of Mull Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 40%
Distillery: Tobermory
Region/Country: Isle of Mull
Type: Isle of Mull Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 10 Years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Non-chill filtered: No
Natural colour: No
Edition: Old Version
EAN no.: 5013261140595

Flavour Profile

Maritime · Spiced · Fresh

Did you know?

Tobermory Distillery was founded in 1798, making it one of the oldest distilleries in Scotland, long before the Isle of Mull became known as a tourist destination.

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On the Isle of Mull, the salty sea meets a whisky that has never needed smoke to tell its story.

Expert's description

Tobermory 12 år Isle of Mull Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 46,3% is a Isle of Mull Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in oak casks and bottled at 46,3%.

Tobermory 12 Year Old is the distillery's unpeated core release and shows the maritime, lightly salted style that sets Tobermory apart among Scotland's island whiskies.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Dried fruit, crisp green apples and pickling brine.

Palate

Sea water and malt with underlying notes of pepper.

Finish

Vanilla and a lingering maritime sweetness.

Specifications

Name: Tobermory 12 år Isle of Mull Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 46,3%
Distillery: Tobermory
Region/Country: Isle of Mull
Type: Isle of Mull Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 12 Years
ABV: 46,3%
Size: 70 CL
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: No

Flavour Profile

Maritime · Spiced · Fresh

Did you know?

Tobermory and its peated sister brand Ledaig share the very same stills – the difference lies solely in whether the barley is peated or not.

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Seventeen years on Oloroso sherry does something to a whisky. On Mull, time has been allowed to work slowly, and the result is dark and mature.

Expert's description

Tobermory 17 år Oloroso Matured Single Malt Island Whisky 55,9% is a Single Malt Island Whisky matured in Oloroso sherry casks and bottled at 55,9%.

Tobermory keeps only two cask types in regular rotation – bourbon and sherry – which makes fully sherry-matured releases like this one a rare variation in the range.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Juicy berries and festive christmas spice.

Palate

Dark sherry sweetness with cinnamon and roasted nuts.

Finish

Long and warming with a late sherry dryness.

Specifications

Name: Tobermory 17 år Oloroso Matured Single Malt Island Whisky 55,9%
Distillery: Tobermory
Region/Country: Isle of Mull
Type: Single Malt Island Whisky
Age: 17 Years
ABV: 55,9%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Oloroso sherry casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: No
Distilled: 2004

Flavour Profile

Sherry-matured · Maritime · Spiced · Rich

Did you know?

This 17-year-old expression was distilled in 2004 and has lain fully matured in Oloroso sherry casks ever since – an unusually long single-cask maturation for Tobermory.

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Some whiskies are left to rest for decades before anyone deems them worthy of a bottle. This pearl from Mull waited twenty years before The Pearls of Scotland opened the cask.

Expert's description

Tobermory 1996/2017 The Pearls of Scotland 20 år Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 53,9% is a Isle of Mull Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in Cask No. 82 and bottled at 53,9%.

With only 274 bottles from cask number 82, this 20-year-old Tobermory is one of the rarest expressions of the distillery ever to reach the Danish market.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Sea salt, dried apricot and a touch of old oak.

Palate

Full and oily with honey, sweet spice and ripe pears.

Finish

Long, soft and lightly maritime.

Specifications

Name: Tobermory 1996/2017 The Pearls of Scotland 20 år Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 53,9%
Distillery: Tobermory
Bottler: The Pearls of Scotland
Region/Country: Isle of Mull
Type: Isle of Mull Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 20 Years
ABV: 53,9%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Cask No. 82
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: No
Distilled: december 1996
Bottled: maj 2017
Number of bottles: 274
EAN no.: 5060371830991

Flavour Profile

Maritime · Spiced · Rich

Investment Potential

Medium – with only 274 bottles from a single cask and a bottler that rarely repeats its releases, this type of rare Tobermory bottling has historically shown rising interest among collectors.

Did you know?

The Pearls of Scotland is an independent bottler specialising in single-cask releases from across Scotland, often from casks left to mature far beyond the usual.

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Before the colours on the harbour front became a postcard motif, Tobermory was simply the name of the whisky made a little too far from the mainland to become famous.

Expert's description

Tobermory The Isle of Mull The Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 40% is a Isle of Mull Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in oak casks and bottled at 40%.

Isle of Mull has only one whisky distillery, making Tobermory the island's sole representative in the world of Scotch – a position it has held since 1798.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Green apples and a soft maritime breeze.

Palate

Round malt with citrus and light honey sweetness.

Finish

Mild and rounded, without smoke.

Specifications

Name: Tobermory The Isle of Mull The Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 40%
Distillery: Tobermory
Region/Country: Isle of Mull
Type: Isle of Mull Single Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Non-chill filtered: No
Natural colour: No
Edition: The Isle of Mull – The Malt

Flavour Profile

Maritime · Spiced · Fresh

Did you know?

The Malt is an older designation Tobermory previously used for parts of its range, before the distillery adopted its current, more streamlined presentation.

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The same abandoned railway tunnel beneath Hiroshima that gives Togouchi's older releases their calm also lays the foundation for this 12 year old.

Expert Description

Togouchi 12 Year Old is a Japanese Blended Whisky, bottled at 40%.

The whisky comes from Sakurao Brewery and Distillery, which has developed the Togouchi brand since 1990. Like the other Togouchi releases, part of the whisky matures in an old railway tunnel with constant temperature and humidity, giving a softer, more rounded character than ordinary warehouse ageing.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Apple and light honey with a delicate, floral aroma.

Palate

Soft and round with caramel and a fine, mild spice.

Finish

Short to medium, soft and clean.

Specifications

Name: Togouchi 12 Year Old
Distillery: Togouchi
Region/Country: Hiroshima, Japan
Type: Japanese Blended Whisky
Age: 12 Years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 4901903064051

Flavour Profile

Soft · Round · Mild · Sweet

Did You Know?

Togouchi is named after the small town in Hiroshima Prefecture where the railway tunnel sits - a tunnel originally bored for train traffic that never actually saw use for that purpose.

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361 metres beneath the streets of Hiroshima lies an old railway tunnel where Togouchi lets its whisky sleep in constant cold and darkness until it's ready.

Expert Description

Togouchi 18 Year Old is a Japanese Blended Whisky, bottled at 43.8%.

The whisky comes from Sakurao Brewery and Distillery (formerly Chugoku Jozo), which has blended and matured whisky under the Togouchi name since 1990. What sets Togouchi apart is its ageing: part of the whisky matures in an abandoned railway tunnel with a constant temperature of 14°C and 80% humidity - conditions that produce an unusually soft, rounded maturation.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Honey and ripe pears with a light smoky aroma and a touch of old oak.

Palate

Soft and full-bodied with caramel, dried fruit and a fine, rounded spice.

Finish

Long and soft, with a last note of honey.

Specifications

Name: Togouchi 18 Year Old
Distillery: Togouchi
Region/Country: Hiroshima, Japan
Type: Japanese Blended Whisky
Age: 18 Years
ABV: 43.8%
Size: 72 CL
EAN no.: 4901903060039

Flavour Profile

Soft · Full-bodied · Sweet · Rounded

Investment Potential

Medium. Togouchi's older age-stated releases are made in limited quantities and are already harder to find than the younger core range.

Did You Know?

The railway tunnel where Togouchi ages its whisky was originally bored in 1970 by the Japanese railway company and stood empty for decades before Togouchi discovered its constant conditions were perfect for maturing whisky and shochu.

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The water running through Togouchi has filtered through the Chugoku mountains' granite for millennia, and that purity comes through in the glass.

Expert Description

Togouchi Japanese Premium Blended Whisky is bottled at 40%.

The whisky is made by Sakurao Distillery in Hiroshima prefecture and matured in natural stone tunnels deep within the Chugoku mountains, where the constant low temperature allows for slow, even maturation. The name Togouchi comes from the mountain area itself, where the warehouses are located.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Light honey, flowers and a fresh touch of oak.

Palate

Soft and round with vanilla and mild sweetness.

Finish

Short and clean with a hint of spice.

Specifications

Name: Togouchi Japanese Premium
Distillery: Sakurao
Region/Country: Hiroshima, Japan
Type: Japanese Blended Whisky
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 4901903064105

Flavour Profile

Soft · Round · Honeyed · Clean

Did You Know?

Togouchi whisky is matured in natural tunnels deep within the Chugoku mountains, where stable temperature and humidity create optimal maturation conditions year-round.

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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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In the Monadhliath Mountains south of Inverness lies a distillery whose whisky rarely raises its voice – but this sherry-cask expression speaks a little louder.

Expert's description

Tomatin 12 år Sherry Cask Single Highland Malt Whisky 70 cl 40% is a Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in sherry casks and bottled at 40%.

Tomatin 12 Year Old Sherry Cask is one of the most approachable expressions in the range and shows the distillery's soft, fruity Highland style lifted by the warmth of sherry casks.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Apples, citrus, vanilla and a discreet sherry sweetness.

Palate

Round and silky with sweet fruit, honey and a creamy malt profile.

Finish

Medium long with mild spice, sweet malt and a clean finish.

Specifications

Name: Tomatin 12 år Sherry Cask Single Highland Malt Whisky 70 cl 40%
Distillery: Tomatin
Region/Country: Highland
Type: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 12 Years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: sherry casks
Non-chill filtered: No
Natural colour: No
EAN no.: 5018481101845

Flavour Profile

Sherry-matured · Spiced · Fresh

Did you know?

Tomatin sits 315 metres above sea level, making it one of the highest-altitude distilleries in Scotland, giving a cooler, slower maturation climate.

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Tomatin has sold whisky to the world for more than a century without ever shouting about it. This 12-year-old is proof of why it never had to.

Expert's description

Tomatin 12 år Single Highland Malt Whisky 70 cl 43% is a Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in oak casks and bottled at 43%.

Tomatin 12 Year Old is the distillery's best-selling release and serves as the perfect introduction to the house's soft, easy-drinking Highland character.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Sherry and fruit sweetness, raisins, orange and distinct malt.

Palate

Toffee and spice, creamy and full.

Finish

Short with a soft malt sweetness.

Specifications

Name: Tomatin 12 år Single Highland Malt Whisky 70 cl 43%
Distillery: Tomatin
Region/Country: Highland
Type: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 12 Years
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL
Non-chill filtered: No
Natural colour: No
EAN no.: 5018481100206

Flavour Profile

Round · Spiced · Fresh

Did you know?

Tomatin was founded in 1897 by local man John MacDougall, shortly after the Highland Railway decided to route its line past the site.

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Port casks rarely make a whisky more reserved. At Tomatin, the sweetness is allowed to fully unfold in this 14-year-old expression.

Expert's description

Tomatin 14 år Port Casks Single Highland Malt Whisky 70 cl 46% is a Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in port casks and bottled at 46%.

Tomatin 14 Year Old Port Casks is matured in used port casks, bringing a distinct fruit sweetness into the distillery's characteristically soft Highland style.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Sweetness from the port cask, raisins, orange and fresh malt.

Palate

Toffee and spice, creamy and lightly full.

Finish

Soft with a late fruit sweetness.

Specifications

Name: Tomatin 14 år Port Casks Single Highland Malt Whisky 70 cl 46%
Distillery: Tomatin
Region/Country: Highland
Type: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 14 Years
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: port casks
Non-chill filtered: No
Natural colour: No
EAN no.: 5018481023345

Flavour Profile

Wine-toned · Spiced · Fresh

Did you know?

By 1974, Tomatin operated no fewer than 23 pot stills and was, at the time, the largest malt distillery in the world by capacity.

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Fifteen years, two cask types and a bottle that proves Tomatin's patience always pays off with interest.

Expert's description

Tomatin 15 år Moscatel Wine Cask Single Highland Malt Whisky 46% is a Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in first 10 years in ex-bourbon casks, then 5 years in Moscatel wine casks and bottled at 46%.

This Moscatel Wine Cask expression was distilled in 2003 and matured first for ten years in ex-bourbon casks, then five years in Moscatel wine casks from Spain.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Roasted citrus spice and sun-dried fruit.

Palate

Warm and spiced with distinct wine sweetness.

Finish

Creamy and sweet.

Specifications

Name: Tomatin 15 år Moscatel Wine Cask Single Highland Malt Whisky 46%
Distillery: Tomatin
Region/Country: Highland
Type: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 15 Years
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: first 10 years in ex-bourbon casks, then 5 years in Moscatel wine casks
Non-chill filtered: No
Natural colour: No
Distilled: 2003
Edition: Limited Edition
EAN no.: 5018481901803

Flavour Profile

Wine-toned · Spiced · Fresh

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In 1986, Tomatin was saved from closure by the Japanese companies Takara Shuzo and Okura & Co, making it the first Scotch distillery to be fully Japanese-owned.

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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

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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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Port has darker fruit and more tannin than its siblings. The first in this series shows exactly that difference.

Expert's description

Tomatin 2006 Limited Edition 15 år Port Cask Portuguese Collection 1 of 3 Highland Single Malt Whisky 70 cl 46% is a Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in port cask and bottled at 46%.

This first release in The Portuguese Collection is matured in a port cask and gives the series its deepest, most spiced character.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Dark berries, raisins and a touch of cocoa.

Palate

Rich fruit sweetness with spiced oak and a light tannic structure.

Finish

Long and wine-toned.

Specifications

Name: Tomatin 2006 Limited Edition 15 år Port Cask Portuguese Collection 1 of 3 Highland Single Malt Whisky 70 cl 46%
Distillery: Tomatin
Region/Country: Highland
Type: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 15 Years
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: port cask
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 8. september 2006
Bottled: 9. maj 2022
Edition: The Portuguese Collection 1 of 3
EAN no.: 5018481902640

Flavour Profile

Wine-toned · Spiced · Fresh

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In 2002, Tomatin removed eleven of its 23 stills to shift focus from bulk blended-whisky production towards dedicated, high-quality single malt releases.

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Moscatel is sweeter than most fortified wines, and it clearly rubs off on this release from The Portuguese Collection.

Expert's description

Tomatin 2006 Limited Edition 15 år Moscatel finish Portuguese Collection 2 of 3 Highland Single Malt Whisky 70 cl 46% is a Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in Moscatel cask and bottled at 46%.

This second release in The Portuguese Collection is matured in a Moscatel cask, giving a more aromatic, floral sweetness than its two siblings in the series.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Honeydew melon, white grapes and a light floral scent.

Palate

Sweet and aromatic with citrus peel and vanilla spice.

Finish

Soft and perfumed.

Specifications

Name: Tomatin 2006 Limited Edition 15 år Moscatel finish Portuguese Collection 2 of 3 Highland Single Malt Whisky 70 cl 46%
Distillery: Tomatin
Region/Country: Highland
Type: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 15 Years
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Moscatel cask
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 8. september 2006
Bottled: 9. maj 2022
Edition: The Portuguese Collection 2 of 3
EAN no.: 5018481902626

Flavour Profile

Wine-toned · Spiced · Fresh

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Cù Bòcan – Tomatin's peated side brand – is named after a local legendary creature, a ghost dog said to roam the area around the distillery.

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Portugal rarely lends its name to Scotch whisky. This release from The Portuguese Collection makes an exception, with Madeira at its centre.

Expert's description

Tomatin 2006 Limited Edition 15 år Madeira cask Portuguese Collection 3 of 3 Highland Single Malt Whisky 70 cl 46% is a Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in Madeira cask and bottled at 46%.

This third release in The Portuguese Collection is matured in a Madeira cask and, together with the other two, forms a shared story about Portuguese fortified wines.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Sun-dried figs and a light nutty sweetness.

Palate

Caramelised fruit and spiced oak.

Finish

Medium long with lingering madeira sweetness.

Specifications

Name: Tomatin 2006 Limited Edition 15 år Madeira cask Portuguese Collection 3 of 3 Highland Single Malt Whisky 70 cl 46%
Distillery: Tomatin
Region/Country: Highland
Type: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 15 Years
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Madeira cask
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 8. september 2006
Bottled: 9. maj 2022
Edition: The Portuguese Collection 3 of 3
EAN no.: 5018481902602

Flavour Profile

Wine-toned · Spiced · Fresh

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The Portuguese Collection is a trio of Tomatin releases, all distilled on the same day in September 2006 and each finished in a different Portuguese cask type.

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A single cask, re-charred and filled with Tomatin malt, became just under twelve years of patience – and 283 bottles that will never come again.

Expert's description

Tomatin 2008 Single Cask 2907 Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 52,8% is a Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in Re-charred American oak hogshead #2907 and bottled at 52,8%.

This single cask was drawn from a re-charred American oak hogshead, marked #2907, yielding a total of 283 bottles at a cask strength of 52.8%.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Toasted oak, caramel and dark honey.

Palate

Full and spiced with a hint of smoky vanilla.

Finish

Long and warming at full cask strength.

Specifications

Name: Tomatin 2008 Single Cask 2907 Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 52,8%
Distillery: Tomatin
Region/Country: Highland
Type: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: almost 12 Years
ABV: 52,8%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Re-charred American oak hogshead #2907
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: No
Distilled: 8. maj 2008
Bottled: 2. november 2020
Number of bottles: 283
Edition: Single Cask
EAN no.: 5018481903203

Flavour Profile

Round · Spiced · Rich

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Re-charring oak casks – where the inside of the barrel is burned anew – is used to reopen the wood's sugars and give the whisky an extra layer of caramel and spice.

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First-fill bourbon always gives the most to a whisky when the cask has never held anything but American whiskey. This cask was exactly that pristine.

Expert's description

Tomatin 2008 Single Cask 3374 Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 52,5% is a Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in First-fill bourbon cask #3374 and bottled at 52,5%.

This single cask comes from a first-fill bourbon cask, marked #3374, yielding 273 bottles at a cask strength of 52.5%.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Vanilla, coconut and fresh citrus.

Palate

Sweet and full with distinct bourbon character.

Finish

Medium long with lingering vanilla sweetness.

Specifications

Name: Tomatin 2008 Single Cask 3374 Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 52,5%
Distillery: Tomatin
Region/Country: Highland
Type: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: almost 11 Years
ABV: 52,5%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: First-fill bourbon cask #3374
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: No
Distilled: 6. juni 2008
Bottled: 18. april 2019
Number of bottles: 273
Edition: Single Cask
EAN no.: 5018481902107

Flavour Profile

Round · Spiced · Rich

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Tomatin was re-established as Tomatin Distillery Co Ltd in 1985 and today operates 12 stills, which produced around 2.5 million litres of alcohol in 2007.

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Lady of the Glen search for casks that tell a story beyond the ordinary. In this Oloroso cask, they found ginger and dried apricot in abundance.

Expert's description

Tomatin 2008/2022 Lady of the Glen 13 år Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky 58,2% is a Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in Ex-Oloroso sherry cask #746 and bottled at 58,2%.

This single cask was drawn from an ex-Oloroso sherry cask, marked #746, at a full cask strength of 58.2%, yielding 270 bottles in total.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Ginger and dried apricot.

Palate

Spiced sherry sweetness at full cask strength.

Finish

Long and warming, ideal with a few drops of water.

Specifications

Name: Tomatin 2008/2022 Lady of the Glen 13 år Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky 58,2%
Distillery: Tomatin
Bottler: Lady of the Glen
Region/Country: Highland
Type: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 13 Years
ABV: 58,2%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Ex-Oloroso sherry cask #746
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 19. juni 2008
Bottled: 18. marts 2022
Number of bottles: 270
Edition: Limited Release

Flavour Profile

Sherry-matured · Spiced · Rich

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Lady of the Glen is an independent bottling house run by Hannah Whisky Merchants, known for selecting single casks with a distinct, recognisable character.

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Two years later, Gordon & MacPhail repeated the exercise with a new Tomatin cask – same philosophy, new vintage.

Expert's description

Tomatin 2009 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 2009 vintage from The Discovery Range was distilled two years after its sister release and shows the same clean, bourbon-led malt character.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Malt, pear and a light honey sweetness.

Palate

Soft and round with citrus and vanilla.

Finish

Short and lightly spiced.

Specifications

Name: Tomatin 2009 Gordon MacPhail The Discovery Range Highland Malt Whisky 43%
Distillery: Tomatin
Bottler: Gordon & MacPhail
Region/Country: Highland
Type: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 12 Years
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: bourbon cask
Non-chill filtered: No
Natural colour: No
Distilled: 2009
Bottled: 2021
Edition: The Discovery Range
EAN no.: 5020613077898

Flavour Profile

Round · Spiced · Fresh

Did you know?

Gordon & MacPhail is one of Scotland's oldest independent bottlers and has run both a shop and a bottling house from Elgin in Speyside since 1895.

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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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