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Review: Cù Bòcan 12 Year Old Batch 1 Rum Cask

OVERALL RATING

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Tasting Notes

About:

This is the Cu Bocan 12 Year Old Batch 1 Rum Cask, a brand produced at the Tomatin Distillery, bottled at 46% ABV.
Appearance:
Light straw, borderline ripe sweetcorn yellow.
Nose:
There is an instant hit from the rum cask in this nosing. Highland whisky always does well in exotic casks. The pairing seems to always provide absolutely outstanding results. The smoke here is actually transforming and smelling like smoky bacon frazzles… Don’t mistake a 25p packet of crisps for this pound for pound puncher.
Palate:
Grassy, fresh and subtle tones of butter or olive oil all swirling together to create a really enjoyable dram.
Finish:
There’s a sweet peat taste. It’s really enjoyable and teeters off in the mid range length.
Comments:
A great introduction to the peated side of Tomatin.

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Davis Gonnella

Davis Gonnella, a proud father of five, resides with his partner in Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. He is passionately dedicated to the world of whisky, with a mission to secure a Designation of Origin Control (DOC) for this beloved spirit. His advocacy also extends to the political realm, where he aims to create a position for a Minister for Whisky Tourism within the Scottish Government. A lifelong ambition of his is to be recognized for his contributions and be made a Keeper of the Quaich.

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