Tomatin 12 Year Old Scotch Whisky
Tomatin 12 Year Old Scotch Whisky is a 43% ABV (86 proof) Highland single malt in a 750mL bottle, matured for 12 years in a combination of ex-bourbon and ex-Spanish sherry casks. From the Tomatin Distillery near Inverness — founded in 1897, once the largest distillery in Scotland — it is the classic expression of the house: smooth, fruity, and gently sherried. It is in stock and available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.
- Proof / ABV: 43% ABV / 86 proof
- Size: 750mL
- Aging: 12 years in ex-bourbon and ex-Spanish (oloroso) sherry casks
- Origin: Tomatin Distillery, Inverness-shire, Highlands, Scotland
- Profile: non-peated Highland single malt; Gold, 2019 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
The Highland Classic
Tomatin's motto changed from "Largest!" to "Best!" after Japanese investors took over in 1987, and the 12 Year Old is the argument for the change: a soft, silky Highland malt where bourbon casks bring vanilla and orchard fruit and sherry casks bring the dried fruit and spice. It is the distillery's calling card and one of the most approachable 12-year-olds in Scotland — the bottle that converts bourbon drinkers. Compare it with other Highland single malts or browse the full Tomatin range at Del Mesa Liquor.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Buttery at first — wild heather, pine, and cedar sweetening into crème caramel, apples, and pears.
Palate: Oaky vanilla and fresh mint dotted with stem ginger and dried orange peel.
Finish: Full-bodied and buttery — currant buns, a hint of raspberry jam, and barley.
How to Enjoy
Neat, with water, or on the rocks — this is a versatile, any-occasion malt. A drop of water opens the sherry sweetness; a single cube makes it a relaxed evening pour. It pairs with shortbread, apple pie, or a mild blue cheese, and it is a safe, smart gift bottle for any whisky drinker.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ABV of Tomatin 12 Year Old?
43% ABV (86 proof) — the classic expression; a separate all-sherry-cask edition is bottled at 40%.
What casks is Tomatin 12 aged in?
A combination of ex-bourbon barrels and ex-Spanish sherry casks.
Is Tomatin 12 peated?
No — it is an unpeated Highland single malt, smooth and fruity.
Has Tomatin 12 won awards?
Yes — including Gold at the 2019 San Francisco World Spirits Competition and 88/100 in Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2020.
The Highland 12-year-old that converts bourbon drinkers — order Tomatin 12 Year Old online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.