Tomatin Cù Bòcan Virgin Oak Limited Edition (70cl, 46%)
The second in a trilogy showcasing the casks that make up Cù Bòcan, this has been fully matured in virgin oak casks. Named after the mythical hellhound that has stalked the village of Tomatin for centuries,
For Tomatin's Cù Bòcan single malt Scotch whisky, the distillery takes lightly peated single malt and matures it in a combination of sherry, virgin and bourbon casks. However, for this limited edition release, the lightly peated single malt has been fully matured in virgin oak casks. Just 6,000 bottles were produced for the second release in a series highlighting the individual cask styles that go to make Cù Bòcan.
Tomatin was once the largest distillery in Scotland, with an expansion in 1976 bringing its still count to a whopping 23 (with a capacity for 10 million litres). An over-stretch at the time, it was forced into liquidation in 1985, never having run at full capacity. The following year it became Scotland's first ever Japanese-owned distillery after it was saved by a consortium of long-term customers. Nowadays it provides the heart to the popular Antiquary blend in addition to continuing to produce a highly regarded single malt.