Eine neue Sonderabfüllung von Tomatin ist heute von der Highland-Brennerei der Presse vorgestellt worden. Der Tomatin 15yo Moscatel Finish Limited Edition wird in einer Auflage von 6.000 Flaschen erscheinen und demnächst auch bei den heimischen Händlern verfügbar sein.
Der mit 46% Alk. abgefüllte Whisky wurde im Jahr 2003 destilliert und ist 15 Jahre alt. Er wurde für fünf Jahre in portugiesischen Muskateller-Fässern gefinisht und hat dadurch Aromen von gerösteten Mandeln, Orangen, sonnengetrockneten Rosinen und Feigen angenommen und bringt laut Destillerie ein süßes, cremiges Finish.
Der neue Tomatin 15yo Moscatel Finish Limited Edition kostet in UK 75 Britische Pfund, ein Preis für unsere Regionen war noch nicht in Erfahrung zu bringen.
Hier die englischsprachige Presseaussendung der Destillerie Tomatin mit weiterführenden Infos:
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Tomatin release limited edition Moscatel finish single malt
Highland whisky distillery Tomatin has today (Tuesday 17th July 2018) announced the release of its new limited edition Moscatel finished whisky.
The expression, which was distilled in 2003, is aged 15 years and has a limited run of just over 6,000 bottles available worldwide.
The whisky has been finished in first fill Portuguese Moscatel wine barriques for a period of five years, with the maturation imparting flavours of toasted almonds and oranges, sun-dried raisins and figs, creating a sweet and creamy finish.
This isn’t the first time Tomatin have experimented with unusual cask maturation. Fans of the distillery will remember, for example, the limited edition 14 year old Cabernet Sauvignon and 9 year old Caribbean Rum expressions, which proved popular in 2016.
This ongoing experimentation is a result of Tomatin’s exceptional wood policy which ensures there is a wide range of casks sourced from prestigious partners within the industry.
Jennifer Masson, Tomatin’s Marketing Manager, said,
“We are delighted to be able to release such an interesting and unusual cask maturation to our range of limited edition whiskies.
Moscatel releases are relatively rare and tend to be limited as the casks aren’t widely available – making this expression a must-have and we expect it will prove very popular with our customers who are looking for something a little different, but still typically Tomatin.“
Known for ranging from chestnut to an intense mahogany in colour, the Moscatel wine and non-chill filtration give this whisky a distinctive character and rich, beautiful golden colour.
Moscatel wine, made from the muscat grape variety, delivers pronounced fruity notes, whilst also featuring an intense aromatic nose. The Portuguese wine characteristically has aromas of jasmine, orange blossom and honey suckle, with addition of citric notes of lime and grapefruit and other hints of sweetness.
Graham Eunson, Tomatin’s Distillery Manager, said,
“This full bodied and intense Single Malt may be unusual in as much as it is finished in first fill Moscatel barriques, however this really accentuates what Tomatin whiskies are known for being: smooth, light, sweet and fruity.“
The limited edition Moscatel expression is available from specialist retailers at a cost of RRP £75 and comes in a 70cl bottle (46% abv)
