Tomatin 12 Year Old 2008 Cognac Cask Finish - French Collection
- Distillery
- Tomatin
- Region
- Highland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 46%
- Age
- 12 years
- Price
- £59.9
- Community rating
- 5.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Honey, Vanilla, Cooked Fruit, Fragant, New Wood
- Description
- Tomatin's 12-year-old 2008 vintage finished in Cognac casks delivers the final expression in their French Collection, complementing earlier releases in Sauternes, Rivesaltes, and Monbazillac finishes. Red fruit, toasted nut, and festive spice emerge from the Cognac wood, softening the Highland spirit's natural heather notes. Compare all four French Collection releases to understand how different cask influences shape the same distillery's character.
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Tomatin 12 Year Old 2008 Cognac Cask Finish - French Collection is a 12-year-old single malt from Tomatin (Highland, Scotland), bottled at 46% ABV. Expect heavily oaked, sweet and fruity character — honey, vanilla, cooked fruit, fragant. A well-balanced whisky that appeals to both newcomers and enthusiasts. Good value for the quality offered.
Tomatin's 12-year-old 2008 vintage finished in Cognac casks delivers the final expression in their French Collection, complementing earlier releases in Sauternes, Rivesaltes, and Monbazillac finishes. Red fruit, toasted nut, and festive spice emerge from the Cognac wood, softening the Highland spirit's natural heather notes. Compare all four French Collection releases to understand how different cask influences shape the same distillery's character.
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