Tomatin's smoky series of single malts, Cù Bòcan, received a bit of a redesign in mid-2019, receiving new bottles and new expressions - like this one! Cù Bòcan Signature is a lightly peated expression that has been drawn from a trio of casks; bourbon casks, Oloroso sherry casks and North American virgin oak casks. No chill-filtration or additional colours for this one, just fruit-forward, softly smoky whisky.
Why not give this a go in a deliciously smoky take on a Manhattan cocktail? Try out the recipe below!
50ml Cù Bòcan Signature
25ml Sweet vermouth
A dash of Angostura Bitters
Stir the whisky and vermouth together in an ice-filled mixing glass, and add a dash of bitters. Strain using a Hawthorne strainer, into a Nick and Nora glass. For added smoky deliciousness, use a cocktail smoker to infuse some smoke!
Dry and fragrant, with woodsmoke, dried lemon peel and a little vanilla, then orchard fruit and heather honey, with a touch of liquorice.
BBQ char, cooking spices and Conference pear initially, followed by orange peel and hints of leather and espresso.
Muscat grapes, light smoke and a little nuttiness.
I might be out on a limb here, There is a real underlying nuttiness this dram, almost chewable. Which actually makes it slightly addictive. I may be an outlier...
Light, easy drinking and good value.
Light, easy drinking and good value.
This is a superb whisky with a hint of peat.. I tried it neat and then in a high ball and it was just magic.. highly recommended
Can get BBQ on nose But the taste is too light on flavour
