Tomatin 12 Year Bourbon & Sherry Casks

Probably the best value for a 12 year old single malt with a mild Spanish sherry cask finish. It has a great soft mouthfeel, almost an oiliness. Combining the ex-bourbon and sherry casks supplies wood, sweetness, vanilla, and sherry. There are hints of ripe fruit, a strong malt presence and a hint of nuttiness. I don't pickup on the smoke that Ctrexman notes, but I have already said more than once elsewhere that I think his palate is more discerning than mine. (I admit it, I am jealous of that. And, also, of my wife's---she can eat a wonderful dish in a restaurant, and then duplicate it at home the following week I digress.) Overall, this is a very solid, affordable, sherry finish Scotch.

The nose is dominated by butterscotch and sweet fruit. More sweet fruits on the palate dominated by pear, along with some nuts. The finish is a little sharp. I’ve had Tomatin 12 on a few occasions and it’s always seemed a little bland to me. Recently I tried it alongside the rest of Tomatin’s offerings and it was my least favorite. If you’re looking for an introduction to Tomatin Scotch, I’d recommend the Dualchas which is $11 cheaper.

Citrus, and a bit of spice. A little sweet, but not too much