This is a slightly older Maltbarn release. It has been available for quite a long time, but now it seems to be sold out. A low yield for a sherry butt by the way, maybe a split cask?
I’ve been wondering how many casks of Tomatin 1976 are still lying around in warehouses, does anyone have an idea? Other highly acclaimed 1970s whiskies like BenRiach 1976 or Caperdonich 1972 are almost completely gone.
Tomatin 36 yo 1976 (50,7%, Maltbarn 2012, sherry butt, 102 btl.)
Tomatin 36 yo 1976 (50,7%, Maltbarn 2012, sherry butt, 102 btl.)Nose: it seems a slightly less fruity Tomatin, with rather more herbal notes (sage, mint, dill, chamomile). Lots of honey. Maybe more oaky than some previous casks as well. Gingery. In the background: plum jam, banana and red berries. Soft sherry.
Mouth: beautifully fruity. It could be mistaken for a good BenRiach 1976, with its mango, melon and truckloads of pink grapefruit. Pleasant soft oak and herbal notes towards the end.
Finish: herbs and fruits trade places, bringing along a slight resinous dryness of the wood.
Very good Tomatin with a surprisingly fresh fruitiness on the palate. Maybe not the most expressive / fruity nose though. Around € 250, sold out.
Score: 90/100