Tomatin goes double gold
Tomatin Distillery’s remarkable 18-year-old single malt has been awarded "Double Gold" at the San Francisco World Spirit Competition.
It is no less than the fifth time the judging panel of over 40 industry experts has crowned the whisky with the medal – making it the most consistently highly-awarded malt in their core range.
Tomatin’s portfolio has seen increased international distribution across the board, and the win further cements its reputation as a globally recognised whisky brand.
Inverness-based Stephen Bremner, Tomatin sales director, said: "We are delighted that our whiskies have yet again been recognised. With such stiff competition, we’re thrilled that such a breadth of Tomatin whiskies have been recognised and awarded not only Silver and Gold medals, but Double Gold awards too."
The judging panel went through four days of blind tastings before going on to judge each entry on its own merit. The Double Gold – awarded to the very few entries that receive a Gold medal – makes Tomatin’s 18-year-old among the finest products in the world.
The malt has been awarded nine gold awards and one silver since 2008 and is matured in oak casks and first fill Oloroso Sherry butts. Featuring flavours of honey and soft oak, the dram develops into a hint of dark chocolate with a citrus bite before a sustained sweet and slightly dry finish.
Tomatin received 13 medals in total at the spirits ‘Oscars’, with the 12 Year Old receiving its fifth gold in a row, while Tomatin’s travel retail range saw its 15 Year Old and 40 Year Old awarded gold, the latter receiving double gold. And for the first time ever, Tomatin’s Cask Strength was awarded a gold medal.
Founded in 2000, each year the San Francisco World Spirit Competition recognises exceptional products in the spirits industry and some of the finest products from around the world.
Tomatin’s trophy cabinet bursts with accolades and awards including winning Distiller of the Year 2016 and Brand Innovator of the Year 2017 at the Icons of Whisky Awards. Tomatin is also currently ranked in the Top 10 Single Malt brands in the USA and are one of the fastest growing brands in the UK.
Tomatin Distillery is located in the Scottish Highlands and is famous for its portfolio of thirty soft and mellow whiskies, including a core range, a limited-edition range and a premium archive range.
