Cù Bòcan — Gaelic for 'ghost dog,' a spectral hound said to haunt the distillery's surroundings — is Tomatin's peated expression. The Sherry Cask variant takes this lightly peated spirit and finishes it in oloroso sherry casks, adding a layer of dried fruit and chocolate richness to the gentle smoke.
The combination of light peat and oloroso sherry is well-judged. The peat provides a gentle smokiness that the sherry enriches rather than overwhelms. The result is a whisky that offers both smoke and fruit in a balanced, accessible format — more complex than either element alone could provide.
Tomatin Cù Bòcan Sherry Cask is one of the better sherried-peated expressions at its price point. The quality of the Tomatin distillate, the restraint of the peating, and the generosity of the sherry finishing create a whisky that is both interesting and drinkable. For drinkers who enjoy smoke with their sherry, this is a reliable and well-priced option.
