LIVING THE DRAM
In 2019, the team at Tomatin rebranded its distinct peated “Cù Bòcan” releases with the launch of a revised set of three expressions: Signature, Creation #1 and Creation #2 with the moniker “Unlocking The Unusual”. The series is now up to 7 different ‘Creations’ but here I’m revisiting the first in that run of experiments: Creation #1. What we have... Continue Reading →
TROPHY WINNING ADDITION TO TOMATIN’S WAREHOUSE 6 COLLECTION Tomatin, the award-winning Highland distillery has today announced the release of its fifth expression of the critically acclaimed Warehouse 6 Collection; 1978. Distilled on 21st September 1978, this remarkable expression has been gently maturing for the past 42 years in Tomatin’s Warehouse 6, a traditional dunnage warehouse. Nestled in a quiet corner... Continue Reading →
Ever since tasting Tomatin's seasonal Cù Bòcan whiskies last year, I have bought bottles for both myself, and - the ultimate test - for friends, and have even converted a seasoned whisky drinker to "unlocking the unusual". You can see my notes on the Signature release here. I realise that I got so wrapped up... Continue Reading →
Next time you’re up in Speyside, don’t go looking for the Cù Bòcan Distillery! Set the sat nav for Tomatin and you’ll get to where you need to be! That’s because Cu Bocan / Cù Bòcan (“coo-bock-can”) is a seasonal release made by the team at Tomatin. For just one week a year, within the... Continue Reading →
Tomatin Single Malt will be hosting the world’s first Lockdown Whisky Festival this April, alongside an array of whisky brands including Glen Moray, Arran and BenRiach, with a view to bringing enjoyment to the general public and the whisky industry which, like many others, has faced event cancellations and postponements in recent weeks.The festival will be... Continue Reading →
On Sunday 22nd May 2016, the Carden Park hotel in Cheshire played host to Edencroft Wine & Spirit's whisky tasting event. The ticket price included your entry, all your drams, a buffet lunch and attendance at one of the masterclasses that were being run that day. The ticket was also exchanged for a handy booklet... Continue Reading →
whisky unplugged 