Tasting the Tomatin age-statement trio is like journeying through the Highlands with each glass. The 12, 14, and 18 Year Old expressions offer not just age but character, showing how patience, wood, and climate shape a spirit over time. Tomatin’s legacy quietly thrives in these bottles, each one building on the elegance of the last.

Tomatin Bundle – 12 YO, 14 YO, 18 YO 70cl
Brand: Tomatin | Category: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky | ABV: 43–46% | Origin: Highlands, Scotland | Vol: 70cl each

Tasting Profile:
12 YO – Nose: Crisp and fruity, with green apple, lemon zest, and a trace of honeyed oak. Palate: Light and creamy with soft malt, orchard fruits, and a touch of vanilla. Finish: Smooth and subtle with lingering citrus and light spice.
14 YO – Nose: Juicy and rich, offering red berries, toffee, and a hint of port wine sweetness. Palate: Full bodied with flavors of dark fruits, almonds, and gentle spice. Finish: Long and warming with oak and jammy richness.
18 YO – Nose: Deep and inviting with dried fruits, dark chocolate, and tobacco leaf. Palate: Lush and layered, plum, roasted nuts, spiced wood, and cocoa. Finish: Long lasting, bold, and slightly dry with oaky spice and leather tones.

Production Details:
Each whisky is matured with intention. The 12 YO blends bourbon and sherry casks for balance. The 14 YO finishes in port casks, adding richness. The 18 YO is fully matured in Oloroso sherry, giving it its depth and structure. These choices reflect Tomatin’s focus on controlled complexity over showy finishes.

Perfect For:
An ideal flight for an at-home tasting night. Start with the 12 for a bright welcome, move to the 14 as the conversation deepens, and finish with the 18 while relaxing into the late evening. Best shared with those who appreciate nuance and quiet detail.

Expert Notes:
Tomatin’s age stated lineup is often recognized for refinement. The 12 is approachable and clean, the 14 adds richness without overpowering, and the 18 delivers a mature, well-structured dram that feels premium without shouting.

Customer Reviews:
“Tasting them side by side really shows how much depth Tomatin has. The 18 is a personal favorite.”
“The 14 was a surprise hit, port finish gives it a sweet edge I wasn’t expecting.”
“Loved this set. Great for learning how age and cask choice shape whisky.”

Interesting Fact:
Tomatin once produced whisky solely for blends. It wasn’t until recent decades that it leaned into single malts, now some of the Highlands’ most quietly admired drams.

Serving Suggestions:
Enjoy them neat, in order of age. Add a drop or two of water to the 18 YO to unlock its sherried complexity. If you’re pairing food, mild cheeses or dark chocolate complement the richness of the 14 and 18 perfectly.

Distillery Background:
Located just south of Inverness, Tomatin sits at the edge of the Monadhliath Mountains. The distillery has long embraced a gentle style, light, fruity spirit matched with careful cask use. Their philosophy: let the whisky speak slowly and with purpose.