Tomatin was founded in 1897 and grew into Scotland's largest distillery. This 2006 Distillery Exclusive offers a direct window into the distillery's craft: a single cask, hand-filled and matured in Oloroso sherry—a choice that reflects Tomatin's century-long partnership with sherry wood.
Oloroso brings depth without cloying sweetness. Bottled at cask strength (58.5%), this cask demonstrates why these wine butts matter to Tomatin's identity. The character is intense: roasted nuts, stewed fruit dusted with cocoa and brown sugar, and pronounced tannins that give the dram structure.
The nose reveals dark chocolate and nuttiness, with undertones of chestnut and dry sherry. The palate is bold and full-bodied, delivering rich sherried notes, figs, and caramel. Milk chocolate and creamy nougat emerge as the glass opens. The finish lingers with a dry sherry signature that commands attention.
- ABV
- 58.5%
- Type
- Single Malt
- Age (years)
- 13 years
- Bottle size
- 70cl
- Distillery
- Tomatin
- Casks
- Oloroso Cask
- Country
- Scotland
- Region
- Highland