The Tomatin Distillery Visitor Centre — Local services in Great Britain

Absolutely brilliant tour around an active distillery. We elected for the two and a half hour single cask tour and felt it was well worth it. It was much quieter than the regular tour which can get pretty busy. You can get right up close to the actual creation of Tomatin whisky from barley to barrel. We met several of the workers who were all extremely friendly and happy to share about what they were doing. Our tour guide was really friendly and knowledgeable - we considered ourselves fairly well versed in whisky but his knowledge exceeded our own.

The highlight was the tasting which takes place in an amazing room in the distilling warehouse with the walls lined with samples from just about every whisky Tomatin has produced - we enjoyed a flight of spirits including the clear unaged new make that goes into the barrels and a whisky from the peated Cu Bocan range. The five single cask whiskies were outstanding and varied, the highlight being the last one - a twenty plus year old. You really get your money's worth since the most expensive whisky you taste retails at £375 a bottle. If you don't feel like finishing six or seven shots there and then you can have as much or little as you like and then pour the rest into the mini glass bottles provided.

There are buses to and from Tomatin but they run quite infrequently and don't always line up with the start and end of the tour. We were able to get a bus to the distillery for £4 each, though it arrived an hour before our tour, but to get home we had to get a taxi which was £31 back to Inverness city centre. The bus stopped in the town of Tomatin which was a pleasant 30 minute walk from the distillery (take the smaller back road that peels off left from the main road by the viaduct) - though we went right past the entrance so if you ask the driver to stop outside they would...

Tomatin Distillery is a single malt Scotch whisky distillery in the village of Tomatin. It is located in the Highland region of Scotland, about 16 miles south of Inverness and 15 miles north of Aviemore. The distillery was founded in 1897 and is currently owned by the Takara Shuzo company.

Tomatin is one of the largest distilleries in Scotland, with a production capacity of 5 million litres per year. However, it is also one of the most remote, being located in a sparsely populated area of the Highlands. This isolation has helped to give Tomatin whiskies their unique character.

Tomatin whiskies are known for their smooth, fruity flavor. They are often described as being "delicate" and "elegant". Tomatin whiskies are also known for their long finish.

The distillery offers a variety of tours and tasting experiences. The standard tour takes about an hour and includes a visit to the distillery, a tasting of three whiskies, and a dram to take home. The distillery also offers a more in-depth tour that takes about two hours and includes a visit to the warehouse and a tasting of five whiskies.

If you are a fan of single malt Scotch whisky, I highly recommend visiting Tomatin Distillery. It is a beautiful distillery with a rich history and produces some truly outstanding whiskies.

Here are some additional details about Tomatin Distillery:

The distillery is named after the River Tomatin, which flows nearby. The water used to make Tomatin whisky is drawn from the Alt-na-Frith, a mountain stream that is said to be one of the purest in Scotland. Tomatin whisky is aged in a variety of casks, including American oak, European oak, and sherry casks. Tomatin whiskies are often used in blends, but they are also available as single malts. Tomatin Distillery is open to visitors year-round. Tours and tastings are...

I recently had the pleasure of embarking on the Tomatin Legacy tour, and I must say, it was an absolute delight for whisky enthusiasts and curious visitors alike. From start to finish, the experience was nothing short of captivating, offering a fascinating glimpse into the world of whisky production. The tour began with a warm welcome from the knowledgeable and friendly staff. Their expertise and enthusiasm shone through as they guided us through the distillery, explaining the intricate processes involved in creating Tomatin's renowned whiskies. One of the unique highlights of the tour was exploring a decommissioned Mash Tun from inside. We have not seen that in the other distilleries. There was also a still partly dismounted and we can see the inside of the condenser. As we walked through the warehouse, the delighting aroma of whisky maturing in oak casks filled the air. The guide shared fascinating anecdotes about the maturation process and how the unique characteristics of the barrels influence the final product. Of course, no distillery tour would be complete without a tasting, and Tomatin did not disappoint. The tasting session allowed us to sample a selection of three of their exceptional whiskies. The tour concluded at the distillery shop, where a wide array of Tomatin whiskies and related merchandise awaited. I would decidedly recommend this visit as part of your Whisky Trial as the uniqueness of part of their facilities and taste. We had to book by phone and paid in the site. At the moment they did not had any online booking system. I recommend to book in advance as number of people in tours are limited. I would recommend also to visit the foot paths in the neat by where you will see some...