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.
Fabulous
No complaints here...good flavor and interesting but easy to drink in any setting. My more experienced friends agree this is one tasty dram, regardless of the price.
Relatively new to clean scotch but this one is incredible even for me either on the rocks or neat or with a whiskey rock or two. Smooth and easy to drink and experienced tasters agree, doesn't get much better at this price point.
This is a good 12 year old. It has a nice malty flavor that fills the mouth. Cirrus and orange notes. I drank it with ice a at 22.00 dollars which is rinsplash of water. Priced right too at $22.
Did a vertical tasting of the Tomatin 12, 15 and 18 in one evening and to my surprise, I liked the 12 best! ( will do a second tasting of them all independently though just to be sure). Took plenty of time between tastings and cleansed the palate as well to ensure one didn't influence the other...here's what I got: Surprisingly minimal alcohol on the nose for a 43% ABV I thought. I got a marzipan-ish, dried fruit (dates) and sweet honey aroma with the palate yielding all the same. Finish was mild, sweet and smooth and was medium in length. Tried again with a splash of distilled water as well (as this was the first tasting) and found that overall, water didn't do much to this dram so I will drink it neat. (FYI - water DID do more to open up the 15 & 18 year olds... at least for me.)
