TOMATIN - 1973 - 46%
The Tomatin Distillery is one of the largest and most iconic distilleries in Scotland, located in the heart of the majestic Highlands near Inverness. The name Tomatin means "hill of juniper": historically, juniper wood does not produce smoke when burned, making it prized by illicit distillers who wished to keep their production secret, especially during Prohibition. Situated over 300 meters above sea level in the Monadhliath mountains, Tomatin's isolated location once housed a still where local farmers would stop to fill their flasks. Officially founded in 1897 during the whisky boom, this distillery benefits from a strategic location near a new railway line connecting Tomatin to the dynamic Inverness market, as well as an exceptional mountain freshwater source, ensuring quality for its whiskies. Like many other distilleries, Tomatin went through the 1900 crisis, leading to bankruptcy in 1906 before reopening in 1909 under new management. The drop in demand during the 1980s economic crisis led to the company's liquidation, with the distillery's stills dismantled. Two years later, it was revived thanks to acquisition by the major Japanese company Takara Shuzo Ltd and distributor Okura. Since then, Tomatin has enhanced its reputation by focusing on high-quality production, developing a varied and refined range of often award-winning Single Malts that appeal to the most discerning lovers of exceptional Scottish whisky.
This magnificent Tomatin 1973 is a true treasure, an exclusive Single Cask (#25604), carefully aged for 32 years before being bottled in September 2005, revealing deep and complex aromas that attest to a long and meticulous maturation.
Non-Peated - Refined Highland Single Malt
