Single Malt from the Highlands takes on many shapes and forms. Because the region is so vast it is difficult to make sweeping statements. The most popular Highland single malt (not including the Speyside region, which is situated in the Highlands) – is Glenmorangie. Typically, single malt from the region is put into four subregions, named for the cardinal compass points. To the north there are big bodied single malts, with cereal sweetness and richness, take The Dalmore, for example. Toward the south there are lighter, fruitier whiskies with a definite dryness. Aberfeldy is a shining example of this. To the east there are some full-bodied, dry whiskies with lots of fruit and pungency. The superb Glen Garioch is one such single malt distillery. The Western Highlands offer full body and real power with peaty, smoky overtones, nearer the coast there are some more maritime flavoured whiskies too including malts from Clynelish and Pulteney.
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Wolfburn Kylver Series – Release 3 (70cl, 50%)
This is the third release from Wolfburn’s Kylver Series – each one features a different from from the runic alphabet found on the Kylver stone (one of the earliest forms of alphabet discovered). Emblazoned upon this bottling is the rune meaning thurs, which meant “thorn” to some, while to others it meant “giant”. This limited edition expression shows off a bourbon-cask-lead flavour profile, with a whisper of Sherry sneaking in later on..
Wolfburn Batch No.128 (70cl, 46%)
A small batch release from the Wolfburn distillery, showing off their single malt Scotch whisky after a maturation in 100 litre first-fill ex-bourbon casks. The name comes from where these little rascals were matured: warehouse 1, stow 28. Batch No.128 is a release of 6,000 bottles.
Wolfburn Aurora Single Malt (70cl, 46%)
A late 2016 release from the Wolfburn distillery, matured in a combination of casks – 40% of this whisky was aged in second-fill quarter casks, 40% in first-fill ex-bourbon barrels and 20% in first-fill Oloroso Sherry hogsheads. An exciting release from the distillery.
Tomatin Legacy (70cl, 43%)
Tomatin distillery’s new no-age-statement release uses virgin oak as well as bourbon casks. It provides a new entry level to the Tomatin range but the use of different casks make this a unique expression.
Tomatin Five Virtues Water (70cl, 46%)
The Tomatin Five Virtues series is a quintet of whiskies built around five elements that contribute to whisky production – Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water. This edition is their Water expression, which was drawn from a combination of sherry butts and second-fill ex-bourbon barrels.
Tomatin Five Virtues Metal (70cl, 46%)
The Five Virtues series from Tomatin explores the five elements surrounding whisky distillation – Fire, Water, Earth, Wood and Metal. That last one is the expression we’re looking at here. Metal has been aged entirely in first-fill bourbon barrels, giving it a classically vanilla-forward flavour profile.
Tomatin 8 Year Old Bourbon & Sherry Casks (1L, 40%)
Initially released a travel retail exclusive, this delightful Highland single malt Scotch whisky from Tomatin is now available to purchase from the comfort of your own homes! It was aged in a combination of bourbon and sherry casks for a total of eight years.
Tomatin 21 Years Old Traveller Exclusive (70cl, 46%)
The latest addition to the Travel Retail exclusive range is a 21 year old single malt matured solely in 1st fill ex-Bourbon casks. Time in ex Bourbon Barrles has brought warm flavours of fresh croissant, apple crumble and manuka honey rounded off with a fruity, buttery finish.
Tomatin 2008 12 Year Old Sauternes Cask French Collection (70cl, 46%)
A limited-edition 2008 Tomatin single malt from the distillery’s French Collection that has been finished in Sauternes wine casks. Aromas of peach, apricot and rich Manuka honey fill the nose, complemented by notes of coconut, ginger and peaches in syrup throughout the palate.
Tomatin 2008 12 Year Old Rivesaltes Cask French Collection (70cl, 46%)
A limited-edition 2008 Tomatin single malt from the distillery’s French Collection that was finished in Rivesaltes wine casks. Aromas of toasted hazelnuts, sweet barley and soft fruits that fill the nose and are echoed throughout the palate.
Tomatin 2008 12 Year Old Monbazillac Cask French Collection (70cl, 46%)
A limited-edition 2008 Tomatin single malt from the distillery’s French Collection that has been finished in Monbazillac wine casks. The result is aromas of maple syrup, freshly-brewed espresso and cinnamon-baked apples that fill the nose, complemented by notes of milk chocolate, honeycomb, walnuts and maple syrup throughout the palate.
Tomatin 2008 12 Year Old Cognac Cask French Collection (70cl, 46%)
This is the fourth and final release in Tomatin’s French Collection is this cracking Cognac cask finished expression! Like the rest of the range (which includes Sauternes, Rivesaltes, and Monbazillac cask finished whiskies), this is a 12 year old single malt distilled in 2008. However, as we alluded to earlier, this one has enjoyed a finishing period in Cognac casks. This has imparted lip-smacking helpings of red fruit, toasted nut, and festive spice notes. It’s also rather fascination to compare the four releases in the series to see the impact the different French drinks have had on the great Scotch whisky at their cores.