Tasting notes·Tomatin

Tomatin 17 Years (2006/2024)

Sometimes, it takes just one moment to capture the essence of a whisky. The Tomatin 2006/2024, aged for 17 years and bottled at 46% ABV, transports you to a world of deep aromas and classic sherry cask intensity. From the moment the bottle is opened, it’s clear that this single malt is a true Highland spirit through and through.

The panel

Marcel
82
Sascha
81

Mean 81.5 · spread 1

Value for money 3/5

Distillery
Tomatin
Type
Single Malt
Region
Highlands
Country
Scotland
Age
17 years
Strength
46% ABV
Character
rich

Tasting

Nose

The first impression feels like strolling through a market stall brimming with dried fruits: blended raisins, cranberries, dates, and figs dominate. Sweet notes of caramelized sugar and cinnamon add warmth, while a hint of fresh leather in the rain elevates its complexity.

Palate

On the palate, the Tomatin reveals itself as both opulent and refined. The dried fruit notes persist, with raisins and dates taking center stage, accompanied by a subtle touch of chocolate. The texture is intensely oily, almost velvety, ensuring the flavors linger beautifully.

Finish

The finish showcases the whisky’s full maturity. Once again, the dried fruits come to the forefront, this time paired with a pleasant dryness of tannins and a distinct oakiness. The long and alluring aftertaste makes for a fitting finale.

Verdicts

Marcel

This Tomatin 2006/2024 is a true delight – full of warm dried fruits and a velvety texture that simply makes you want more. No frills, just pure drinking pleasure with a touch of elegance that turns every sip into a little celebration.

Sascha

The Tomatin 2006/2024 impresses with its balanced interplay between intense sherry maturation and elegant oak structure. The complex aromas of dried fruits and fine tannins are precisely integrated, making this 17-years Highland whisky a technically accomplished classic.

What it is worth

We do not yet hold bottle-level auction results — that sits behind Whisky Hunter’s authenticated feed. What follows is the market for Tomatin as a whole, which sets the weather for this bottling without pricing it.

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Latest mean bid £114 across 155 lots · 2024-08

Source

Tasting note and scores by WHISKY:EDITION — tasted by Marcel and Sascha, published 2025-05-09.