Tomatin 18 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Tomatin · Tomatin Distillery
Tomatin 18 is one of the Highlands' most underrated age-statement malts. The combination of first-fill oloroso sherry casks and refill bourbon barrels creates a layered, elegant whisky that never shouts. It rewards careful attention with steady, deepening complexity.
Nose
Ripe peach and dried apricot lead, supported by honeyed malt and a whisper of oloroso sherry influence. A faint vanilla thread connects to toasted oak notes underneath.
Palate
Silky and medium-bodied, with honey and buttery shortbread giving way to clove spice and a gentle cocoa note. Dried fruit swells mid-palate, balanced by a clean malt backbone.
Finish
Long and warming, with woody spice and lingering dried fruit. A soft vanilla sweetness closes things out gracefully.
- Region
- Highlands
- Cask Type
- Oloroso sherry casks and refill bourbon barrels
- Peat Level (PPM)
- 0
- Distillation
- Copper pot still, double distilled
- Maturation
- First-fill oloroso sherry casks and refill bourbon barrels
- Chill-Filtered
- Non-chill filtered
Cocktail Suggestion
Highland Rob Roy — 2 oz Tomatin 18 · 1 oz sweet vermouth · 2 dashes orange bitters · Stir with ice, strain into coupe, garnish with brandied cherry.
Food Pairing
Roasted duck breast with fig glaze
Nestled high in the Scottish Highlands near Inverness, Tomatin Distillery has operated since 1897 and was once Scotland's largest-capacity distillery—though it's the restraint and precision of their current small-batch approach that defines this 18-year expression.
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