Tomatin 16 Year Old 2002 - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Tomatin
Tasting Notes
Imagine a warm summer day, where the gentle breeze carries the fragrance of luscious lychees and the sweetness of vanilla oak, intermingled with the tantalizing tang of pineapple. This whisky invites you on a sensory journey, where each sip unveils a delightful harmony of flavors. Indulge in the rich chocolate banana bread notes, complemented by the honeyed essence of orchard fruit and the buttery caramel of toffee apple. As the flavors linger, a zesty surprise awaits – a hint of white pepper and grapefruit peel, delicately balanced by the subtlety of oak char. Distilled in 2002, this Tomatin gem spent 16 years patiently maturing in a first-fill bourbon barrel, until the masterful hands at Gordon & MacPhail deemed it ready for bottling in 2019. With a limited release of 189 bottles at an impressive 59% ABV, this Connoisseurs Choice offering is a true celebration of craftsmanship and patience.