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Tomatin 12: Monadhliath Highland Bourbon-Sherry Finished Bargain

Tomatin 12: Monadhliath Highland Bourbon-Sherry Finished Bargain

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Distillery: Tomatin
Type: Scotch
Age: 12 Years
ABV: 43% ABV
Price: £38

Tasting Notes

Nose

Vanilla, red apple, light sherry sweetness, milk chocolate and a touch of toffee.

Palate

Soft and fruity — apple, pear, raisin, vanilla cream and a gentle nutty oak.

Finish

Medium, sweet and warming with cocoa, dried fruit and a whisper of spice.

First Impressions

Tomatin 12 is one of the great-value Highland malts.

Distillery & Heritage

Tomatin sits high in the hills south of Inverness, founded in 1897. By the 1970s it had grown to 23 stills and was the largest malt distillery in Scotland. In 1986 it became the first Scotch distillery to be bought by a Japanese company — Takara Shuzo and Okura.

Tasting Notes in Detail

The nose offers vanilla, red apple, light sherry sweetness, milk chocolate and toffee. The palate is soft and fruity.

Verdict

Outstanding value Highland whisky and a brilliant everyday dram.

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Joe Whitfield
Joe Whitfield
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Joe has spent over fifteen years immersed in the whiskey industry, beginning his career at a Speyside distillery before moving into drinks journalism. As Editor-in-Chief at Whiskeyful.com, he oversees...

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