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Tomatin Legacy Bourbon and Virgin Oak

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Now here’s a brand I don’t think I’ve ever written about! I recently picked up this little 50ml bottle during our trip to Scotland, so I figured it was time to give it a try.

A little background on the distillery. It was established in 1897 in the Scottish Highlands and later purchased by Japanese firm Takara Shuzo in 1986, making it the first Scotch whisky distillery under Japanese ownership. This expression is a no age statement, and it is matured in a combination of Bourbon barrels and Virgin Oak casks. Now let’s get into the whisky.

Nose: vanilla, cinnamon, and honey

Palate: lemon zest, pepper, light honey, spices, and malt

Finish: light, oak and, notes of ginger, with light sweetness

ABV: 43% | Cost: $40 (we paid £8 for the 50ml)

Is this a whisky that will blow you away? Not really, but I do think it’s a good option for someone just getting into whisky. While it comes across as young, it’s still easy to drink and doesn’t have that harshness you sometimes find in younger whiskies. You do get a bit of rawness from the pepper and oak, but those notes don’t overpower the entire dram. Instead, they’re balanced out by honey, warm spices, and a little lemon zest, making it a pretty enjoyable sip.

Will this be for everyone? Probably not. But I do think it’s an approachable, easy-drinking whisky that someone new to Scotch could enjoy. It’s also budget-friendly, which makes me think it could work well in a cocktail. Would I recommend it? I’d say give it a sample before committing to a full bottle. As for me, I’m glad I tried it, and I’m definitely interested in exploring more from this distillery!

Cheers!

Note: The contents on my blog are solely my opinion. To me every palate is different! Although I may or may not like a product, I always recommend people to try it and make up their own minds.

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