Tomatin Aged 15 Years Moscatel Finish Highland Single Malt (700ml)

Tomatin Aged 15 Years Moscatel Finish Highland Single Malt (700ml)
Volume: 700ml           ABV: 46%            Age: 15 Years          Country: Scotland
The Tomatin Distillery was established in 1897 and was better known as Tomatin Spey Distillery Co. Ltd. The distillery went bankrupt in 1906 but it was then reopened in 1909. It managed to produce whisky till 1986 before being bought over by a Japanese company Takara Shuzo and at this time it was renamed Tomatin Distillery Co Ltd. This distillery is a massive operation producing around 2 and a half million litres of spirit each year but it has the capacity to produce 5 million litres.
Most of the whisky produced at Tomatin goes into blended whisky which consist of their own brands named Antiquary and Talisman. This distillery though wants to be know for its single malt whisky and have stepped up their game in this area.
This Tomatin was matured in ex-Bourbon American Oak barrels for 10 years and then it was transferred into casks that previously held Portuguese Moscatel wine. A very rare cask to find these day for whisky maturation but with the notes of toasted nuts and dried fruits we’re very excited about this one.
Our Tasting Notes
Nose: Toasted pinenuts and caramel sweetness.  Dried apricots and mango with milk chocolate and toasted grain.
Palate: Citrus and figs followed by hot cross buns and vanilla spice.
Finish: Apple strudel and buttery pastry.