Tomatin 14 years Port Wood Finish

About the Tomatin 14 years Port Wood Finish

Tomatin 14 years Port Wood Finish is a single malt Scotch whisky from the Highland region of Scotland. It comes from Tomatin, a distillery established in 1897 and tucked into the hills south of Inverness. The spirit first rests in bourbon barrels, building a base of honey, toffee and soft barley. It then moves into tawny Port casks for its final stretch. These casks held their Port for around fifty years before any whisky touched them. That deep history in the wood gives this bottling its character. The wine-soaked oak adds colour as well as flavour. Expect aromas of red berries, sweet honey and rich toffee. The palate turns to light fresh fruit and a malty, cereal warmth. A little cinnamon spice weaves through the middle. Dried fruit and a touch of oak carry the long, fruity finish. Bottled at 46%, it stays full and expressive without feeling heavy. The Port influence stays in balance with the spirit. There is real heritage behind this glass. By 1987 Tomatin had grown into the largest malt distillery in Scotland. The distillery now channels that scale into thoughtful, characterful single malts. The Port Wood Finish has become one of its core releases. The Tomatin 14 years Port Wood Finish suits anyone who enjoys a fruit-forward Highland single malt. The honeyed, dried fruit profile makes it an easy whisky to return to. Drink it neat to let the Port-cask sweetness and oaky depth show their full range. Give it a little air and the fruit grows sweeter still. It is a generous, welcoming Highland malt.