Whisky World

With Richard Elias

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HIGHLAND distiller Tomatin has announced a new bourbon-matured, single cask whisky. It is said to offer aficionados the chance to discover a completely different side of the much-loved whisky's character.

Unlike most Tomatin single malt whiskies, which have matured in sherry, port or wine casks, this distinctive 2005 single cask edition is exclusively matured in a first-fill ex-bourbon cask.

It has resulted in a sweet, fruity and malty flavour profile which allows the classic tropical notes of the distillery's spirit to shine through.

Tomatin 2005 single cask expression is the result of decades of experience with bourbon barrels - a craft which the distillery has been perfecting since the 1930s.

Experts say that this has lead the new release offering aromas of crunchy green apples and lemon zest on the nose. However, the whisky becomes sweeter with notes of Victoria sponge, buttercream and white chocolate with an underlying floral aroma throughout.