Tomatin – Cù Bòcan Signature (70cl, 46%)

Cù Bòcan Signature is a lightly peated Highland single malt from Tomatin, matured in bourbon, Oloroso sherry and North American virgin oak casks. It joined the range when Cù Bòcan was relaunched in 2019, and the bottle was designed with Thirst Craft, its layered shape reflecting the interplay of smoke, sweetness and cask influence. It is bottled at 46% in a 70cl bottle, without chill-filtration or colouring. The bourbon casks bring honey, coconut and milk chocolate. The Oloroso adds dark syrup, coffee and paprika, and the virgin oak contributes citrus, pecan pie and cinnamon. The nose is malty, with plenty of honey and juicy sultanas. The palate has burnt sugar, vanilla, buttery caramel, white chocolate and a little white pepper. The finish is drying oak with a gentle trace of peat smoke.