Tomatin 5 Year Old / Bot.1980s Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
- Distillery
- Tomatin
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £175
- Tasting notes
- Malt Extract, Honey, Nutty
- Description
- Bottled in the 1980s, this 5-year-old Tomatin captures the distillery during a transformative period—including its 1985 liquidation and subsequent acquisition by Japanese ownership in 1986. Despite its youth and modest age statement, it represents a historically significant moment when Tomatin began its ascent to becoming a top-ten Scotch in Japan. A curiosity piece with genuine historical resonance for collectors interested in Scotch whisky's global evolution.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Tomatin 5 Year Old / Bot.1980s Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky is a from Tomatin (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect sweet, oaky and delicately floral character — malt extract, honey, nutty. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Bottled in the 1980s, this 5-year-old Tomatin captures the distillery during a transformative period—including its 1985 liquidation and subsequent acquisition by Japanese ownership in 1986. Despite its youth and modest age statement, it represents a historically significant moment when Tomatin began its ascent to becoming a top-ten Scotch in Japan. A curiosity piece with genuine historical resonance for collectors interested in Scotch whisky's global evolution.
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