{"product_id":"highland-tomatin-16-year-old-thompson-bros","title":"Highland (Tomatin) 16 Year Old | Thompson Bros","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHighland (Tomatin) 16 Year Old – Thompson Bros Moscatel Cask\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover this exceptional \u003cstrong\u003e16-year-old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky\u003c\/strong\u003e from \u003cstrong\u003eTomatin Distillery\u003c\/strong\u003e, independently bottled by \u003cstrong\u003eThompson Bros\u003c\/strong\u003e of Dornoch in the Scottish Highlands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatured for 16 years, including an impressive \u003cstrong\u003esix years in ex-Moscatel wine casks\u003c\/strong\u003e, this distinctive Highland single malt combines the naturally fruity character of Tomatin with rich dried fruits, citrus sweetness and dark chocolate notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottled at \u003cstrong\u003e45.1% ABV\u003c\/strong\u003e, this Thompson Bros release offers an intriguing opportunity to explore the influence of extended Moscatel cask maturation on a beautifully aged Highland whisky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTomatin 16 Year Old Thompson Bros Tasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright orange citrus, rich dried fruits, and dark chocolate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet and citrus-led, with the rich fruit character associated with Moscatel wine cask maturation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and waxy, with a lingering richness and satisfying texture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSix Years in Ex-Moscatel Wine Casks\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes this \u003cstrong\u003eThompson Bros Highland 16 Year Old\u003c\/strong\u003e particularly interesting is its extended maturation in ex-Moscatel wine casks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoscatel is an aromatic style of wine known for its expressive fruit character and natural sweetness. When used for Scotch whisky maturation, Moscatel casks can introduce notes of dried fruit, orange peel, honey and warming richness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith six years spent in these wine casks, this Tomatin release offers a distinctive combination of mature Highland spirit and generous wine cask influence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Tomatin Distillery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocated south of Inverness in the Scottish Highlands, \u003cstrong\u003eTomatin Distillery\u003c\/strong\u003e has been producing single malt Scotch whisky since 1897.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTomatin is particularly celebrated for its approachable, fruit-forward spirit, often displaying notes of orchard fruits, honey, vanilla and gentle malt sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts elegant distillery character makes it especially well suited to a variety of cask types, including sherry and sweet wine casks, allowing independent bottlers to explore different expressions of this respected Highland single malt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Thompson Bros Independent Bottlers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThompson Bros\u003c\/strong\u003e is an independent Scotch whisky bottling company founded by brothers Phil and Simon Thompson, who are also behind Dornoch Distillery in the Scottish Highlands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnown for their carefully selected casks, distinctive artwork and characterful whisky releases, Thompson Bros have developed a loyal following among whisky enthusiasts seeking interesting independent bottlings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Highland 16 Year Old features artwork by \u003cstrong\u003eKMGYEAH\u003c\/strong\u003e and showcases the influence of extended Moscatel wine cask maturation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhisky Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tomatin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndependent Bottler:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thompson Bros\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Highlands, Scotland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 Years Old\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCask Maturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Six Years in Ex-Moscatel Casks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45.1%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70cl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhisky Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single Malt Scotch Whisky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLabel Artwork:\u003c\/strong\u003e KMGYEAH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuy Tomatin Whisky Online at The Strong Water Co.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the \u003cstrong\u003eHighland (Tomatin) 16 Year Old Thompson Bros Moscatel Cask\u003c\/strong\u003e at \u003cstrong\u003eThe Strong Water Co.\u003c\/strong\u003e, your independent wine and whisky merchant in Royal Deeside, Aberdeenshire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisit our \u003ca href=\"\/no\/pages\/banchory-whisky-shop\" title=\"Banchory Whisky Shop\"\u003eBanchory Whisky Shop\u003c\/a\u003e to explore our carefully selected range of Highland single malts, independent bottlings and limited-release Scotch whiskies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlternatively, visit our \u003ca href=\"\/no\/pages\/ballater-whisky-shop\" title=\"Ballater Whisky Shop\"\u003eBallater Whisky Shop\u003c\/a\u003e, where our dedicated whisky tasting room offers the opportunity to explore a fantastic selection of Scottish drams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our \u003ca href=\"\/no\/collections\/whisky\" title=\"Buy Scotch Whisky Online\"\u003eScotch Whisky Collection\u003c\/a\u003e for more independent bottlings, rare releases and single malts from across Scotland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUK \u0026amp; 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