Imagine a Highland single malt with a golden glow and a dessert wine’s embrace, that’s what Tomatin French Collection: Edition 2 The Sauternes Cask delivers. As part of the distillery’s ambitious four part French Collection, this limited edition explores how the lush sweetness of France’s famed Sauternes wine can elevate the gentle soul of Tomatin. It’s sunshine in a glass, elegant, luscious, and utterly captivating.

Tomatin French Collection: Edition 2 of 4 – The Sauternes Cask (Limited Edition)
Brand: Tomatin | Category: Highland Single Malt | ABV: 46% | Origin: Highlands, Scotland | Vol: 70cl

Tasting Profile:
Nose: Fragrant and bright, think lemon curd, honeysuckle, white peach, and a hint of beeswax. A delicate sweetness hovers throughout.
Palate: Creamy and juicy, poached pear, apricot tart, vanilla sponge, and sugared almonds. The Sauternes cask brings a velvety sweetness without overpowering.
Finish: Soft and medium-long, fading gently with notes of golden raisins, honeyed oats, and a whisper of oak spice.

Production Details:
Distilled in 2008 and initially matured in traditional oak, this whisky was finished in French Sauternes wine casks from Bordeaux, known for their luxurious dessert wines made from noble rot grapes. The finishing adds richness and texture to Tomatin’s naturally fruity character. Non chill filtered and bottled at 46%, it captures the essence of wine and whisky in perfect balance.

Perfect For:
A golden afternoon picnic, with soft cheeses, honeycomb, and good company. Ideal for those who love delicate, dessert-like drams that don’t go overboard.

Expert Notes:
Among the most aromatic and accessible of the French Collection, the Sauternes Cask edition is praised for its finesse and restraint. It shows how a sweet wine finish can enhance rather than dominate, a masterclass in balance.

Customer Reviews:
🗣️ “Elegant and bright, like a Speyside with a French twist. Perfect summer dram.”
🗣️ “I never knew Sauternes casks could do this much. It’s like a fruit tart in whisky form.”
🗣️ “Tomatin nailed this. Smooth, creamy, and endlessly sippable.”

Interesting Fact:
Sauternes is one of the only wines made using “noble rot”, a fungus that dehydrates grapes to concentrate sugars and flavors. That richness transfers beautifully into whisky casks, adding honeyed complexity.

Serving Suggestions:
Enjoy neat in a tulip glass for full aromatic impact. A splash of cool water brings out more citrus and floral notes. Try it with blue cheese, lemon panna cotta, or almond biscotti for a pairing that sings.

Distillery Background:
Founded in 1897 in the heart of the Highlands, Tomatin blends heritage with quiet innovation. Known for its soft, approachable style, the distillery has embraced global cask influences in recent years and the French Collection is a shining example. From Bordeaux sweetness to Cognac depth, Tomatin proves that Highland whisky can speak many languages and speak them fluently.