Tomatin distillery

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Tomatin distillery is a single malt whisky distillery in the village of Tomatin, Highland, Scotland. It is owned by the Japanese company Takara Shuzo. The distillery has 12 stills, making it one of the largest in Scotland.

History[edit | edit source]

The Tomatin distillery was established in 1897, during the whisky boom of the late 19th century. However, the company went bankrupt in 1906, and the distillery remained closed until 1909. The distillery changed hands several times during the 20th century, and in 1986, it was purchased by Takara Shuzo, a Japanese company.

Production[edit | edit source]

The Tomatin distillery produces a range of single malt whiskies, with the majority of the production going into blended whiskies. The distillery has a production capacity of 5 million litres per year. The whisky is matured in a variety of casks, including bourbon, sherry, and virgin oak casks.

Products[edit | edit source]

The Tomatin distillery produces a range of products, including the core range of 12, 18, and 36-year-old whiskies. They also produce a range of limited edition whiskies, including the Cu Bocan range, which is lightly peated.

Awards[edit | edit source]

The Tomatin distillery has won numerous awards for its whiskies, including gold medals at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition and the International Wine and Spirit Competition.

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Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD