Tomatin Bourbon & Sherry Cask 8 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (1000ml)

"Some rather contrasting, complex flavours that strangely hang together rather well." - whiskymag.com

Casual quaffing wines have their equivalent in the whisky world. In America, they call them 'table whiskeys'. In Scotland, they turn out drams like this and bottle them up in litre formats, usually for Duty Free markets. Released in September 2016, Tomatin's 8 is the youngest in a collection of Travel Retail exclusives that includes the flagship 12 year, a 15 year and a rare 40. The combination of Bourbon & Sherry maturation promises a slightly sweet and fruity whisky suggesting apples, pears, ginger and cinnamon. At a very accessible 40%, think of it as a value everyday drinker to share with unexpected guests, or a base for blending your own 'house style'.

Other reviews... A malt very proud of its youth. 89 points - Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2023

Nose: Quite an earthy nose for this dram. Think damp earth after the rain with some woody notes thrown in for good measure too. Palate: Quite a chewy mouth-feel, black pepper and liquorice mingle with some dark blackcurrant cassis, with some burnt toast flavours. Finish: Long, sweet, but also a little smoky on the finish. Comment: What to make of this oddball? Some rather contrasting, complex flavours that strangely hang together rather well. One to ponder and enjoy. 40% Alc./Vol. 88 points - Joe Bates, whiskymag.com