Tomatin 12 Year Old Sherry Cask Scotch Whisky
Tomatin 12 Year Old Sherry Cask Scotch Whisky is a Highland single malt matured for its full 12 years in sherry casks — not a sherry finish, but a complete sherry maturation that loads the whisky with rich, dried-fruit depth. Bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof) in a 700mL bottle by the Tomatin Distillery, established in 1897 in the Scottish Highlands.
- Style: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
- Age: 12 Years
- Cask: Fully matured in sherry casks
- ABV: 40% (80 proof)
- Size: 700mL
- Region: Highlands, Scotland
The Softer Side of the Highlands, Turned Rich
Tomatin calls itself “The Softer Side of the Highlands,” and the standard Tomatin 12 Year Old shows that gentle side through bourbon and sherry casks combined. This Sherry Cask edition takes the same 12-year-old malt and commits it entirely to sherry wood for its whole life, trading some of that softness for decadent richness — the kind of depth sherry lovers hunt for across the Scotch whisky shelf.
Tasting Notes
Caramelised apple and pear lead the nose, balanced by sultana, orange peel, apricot and hints of aged leather. The palate deepens into chocolate fudge and manuka honey, layered with dried fruit and nut. The finish is warm and round, closing on a sweet cinnamon spice.
How to Enjoy
Neat in a tulip glass is the way to meet it first — the sherry fruit needs no help. A few drops of water open the dried-fruit notes further, and it stands up beautifully after dinner alongside dark chocolate or a cheese course. If you are stocking a whisky cabinet, this is the bottle that covers the sherry-matured slot properly.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is this different from the regular Tomatin 12 Year Old?
The regular 12 Year Old is matured in a combination of bourbon and sherry casks and bottled at 43% ABV in a 750mL bottle. The Sherry Cask edition is fully matured in sherry casks for all 12 years, bottled at 40% ABV in a 700mL bottle, with a richer, more dried-fruit-driven profile.
Is it a sherry finish?
No — the whisky spends its entire maturation in sherry casks, which gives a deeper sherry influence than a short finishing period.
Where is Tomatin made?
At the Tomatin Distillery in the Scottish Highlands, south of Inverness, distilling since 1897.
Tomatin 12 Year Old Sherry Cask Scotch Whisky is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor for pickup in San Diego or delivery — a proper sherry-matured Highland malt at an honest price.