Tomatin (2009/2021) - Gordon & MacPhail
Approachable but not boring – this Highland single malt shows what independent bottlers like Gordon & MacPhail can draw out of a distillery like Tomatin. The Discovery range is designed as an accessible entry point into different whisky styles – smoky, sherried, or fruity. This 2009 Tomatin clearly belongs to the fruity corner – and delivers just that.
The panel
Mean 75.5 · spread 3
Value for money 3/5
- Distillery
- Tomatin
- Bottler
- Gordon & MacPhail
- Type
- Single Malt
- Region
- Highlands
- Country
- Scotland
- Strength
- 43% ABV
- Character
- delicate
Tasting
Nose
A friendly and inviting nose with ripe apples, floral notes, and soft vanilla. Beneath that lie hints of fresh hay and raw cookie dough. Nothing too complex, but clean and pleasant.
Palate
Surprisingly spicy for 43% ABV, with malty sweetness, honey, a slight waxy texture, and a noticeable oak presence. The mouthfeel is soft but substantial – this isn’t a thin whisky.
Finish
The finish is medium in length, slightly bitter and sweet, with a final echo of gentle fruitiness. The oak lingers but doesn’t overwhelm.
Verdicts
Marcel
An uncomplicated Highland Single Malt that’s a joy to drink, pleasantly surprising with its fruity sweetness combined with robust oak. A great introduction for beginners, and for connoisseurs, a solid companion without any frills – honest and straightforward, just like a good friend for an after-work drink.
Sascha
The Tomatin 2009/2021 impresses with a clear structure and a balanced interplay between malty sweetness and dominant oak. Despite its simple aromatic profile, it offers a surprisingly substantial texture, though it remains limited in complexity – a reliable Highland malt for those who appreciate clean lines and approachability.
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.
Latest mean bid £114 across 155 lots · 2024-08