Single Malt
Scotland
1 Oct 1990
A 1990 vintage single malt from the Tomatin distillery, released as part of its Cù Bòcan series - named for a ghostly hound in the highlands. These releases are smoky expressions, making a change from Tomatin's usual unpeated whiskies. However, the distillery has only been doing short bursts of peated whisky distilling since 2005 - how have they got subtly smoky whisky distilled back in 1990?! Well, this expression is drawn from casks that previously held heavily peated Islay whisky, imparting wafts of smoke to the spirit. Fascinating stuff for sure. 1,400 bottles were produced.
Heather-y earthiness balanced by tropical fruit juice and freshly cut oak. Soft waves of toasty smoke develop after a minute in the glass.
Peat is much more forthcoming on the palate, with hints of burnt ends and BBQ pineapple. Still subtly floral.
Salted butter of rye toast, peaches in syrup.
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