March 28 2023  |  Spirits & Tobacco

Tomatin releases limited-edition 45-year single malt in travel retail

By GTR Magazine Staff

This is the first time Tomatin has released a 45 Year Old in travel retail

Highland distillery Tomatin has unveiled a new limited-edition 45-Year-Old single malt whisky. Available from March 27 through airports and global travel retail outlets, with only 250 individually numbered bottles available worldwide, this is the first time the distillery has released a 45-Year-Old in travel retail.

"The extraordinary whisky has been gently matured in a Spanish Oloroso sherry cask for more than 45 years before being bottled in early 2023 at natural strength, natural color, and non-chill filtered," explains a press release.

"The result is a tropical spirit on the nose which is followed by a wave of summer berries and cherry before a dryness emerges in the form of freshly roasted coffee beans. On the palate, a mix of dried tropical fruits develop before a burst of tangy Sanguinello blood orange, salted caramel chocolate, and a hint of herbal bitters. A satin-like texture cloaks the palate with dried tropical fruits and tangy citrus, followed by the subtle influence of the sherry cask which comes through lightly at the end."

The whisky is presented in a custom-made Glencairn crystal decanter with a golden stopper, and is encased in a high-gloss wooden box.

"In hues of dark chocolate browns and gold, the packaging showcases Tomatin’s new luxury style for its premium range. The colors make subtle reference to the distillery’s Highland landscape, while curved doors and etchings on the wooden box represent the rolling hills which surround the distillery and the spirit traveling up the stills. Each pack comes with a bespoke metal certificate, signed by Master Distiller Graham Eunson, as he passes on guardianship to each of the new owners."

“This is a remarkable moment for the distillery, as we reveal the latest premium aged-statement single malt whisky in our portfolio," said Eunson. “Our 45-Year-Old is a robust but complex single malt with a varied tasting profile that combines succulent fruit flavors with smooth, salty caramel, and a light sherry influence. Its rarity makes it perfect for a truly special occasion and the ideal addition for global collectors. Tomatin’s history tells a great story of craftsmanship and the perseverance of Highland whisky-making, and our 45 Year Old is a testament to this heritage."

Bottled at 41.5% ABV, it is available in a 70cl with a RRP of £7,500 (US$9,260).

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