In 2014, the Tomatin 12 Year Old was given an update and bottled at 43% ABV rather 40%, as it was previously. This core single malt from the ace distillery in the Highlands is finished for six-to-nine months in Oloroso Sherry casks before being bottled.
Buttery at first, but notes of cooked apple, raisin and almond soon emerge. There are resinous and floral hints as well as some chocolate.
Oak-y vanilla and fresh mint, dotted with stem ginger, a touch of guava and dried orange peel.
Currant buns, a hint of raspberry jam, barley.
What a delicious whisky, especially for that sort of money. Stewed apples, dates, figs and moistened Christmas Pudding. Very easy to drink, and at the much more appreciated 43%. What's not to love at this price ?
Just had my first taste of Tomatin 12yrs old Marvelous , a real whisky for anyone . Full of flavour that lasts all the way. Will definitely be savouring again.
not my kind of whisky! tasted grass and leather.. to far from Ardbeg 10, I do love smoky whisky.. should say that it was a gift. they did obviously not now my kind of whisky. So probably great for someone else!!
Well I like it a lot, rich and fruity. Do not recognise two of the critical reviews, way off the mark
Notes of turpentine, very slight vanilla and a hint of leather; this Scotch is what I imagine what gasoline would taste like if it were aged for 12 years. For a Highland it's harsh and unforgiving. Though the copy on the box says it's known for its balance and patience it tastes like they started with the cheapest of grains and just let it sit for awhile. I'd hate to taste what they started with. Save your taste buds and spend another $30 on a Macallan 12.
