Tomatin Distillery has announced that its 40 Year Old Single Malt – available exclusively to travel retail in Europe – has been awarded with ‘Double Gold’ at the San Francisco World Spirit Competition.
Tomatin’s portfolio has seen increased international distribution across the board, and this prestigious award win further cements its reputation as a globally recognised whisky brand.
The Travel Retail range, which launched in 2016, comprises of an exclusive 40 Year Old Single Malt, Tomatin 15 Year Old Single Malt, Tomatin’s 12 Year Old Single Malt from their core range in one litre volume, and an exclusive Tomatin 8 Year Old Single Malt.
Tomatin received 13 medals in total at the spirits ‘Oscars’, the Travel Retail 15 Year Old won ‘Gold’ after being previously crowned ‘Double Gold’ at last years competition, the 12 Year Old, received its fifth ‘Gold’ in a row and the 8 Year Old was awarded ‘Silver’ for the second year running.
Stephen Bremner, Tomatin Sales Director, said: “We are thrilled that our travel retail range of whiskies has been recognised at these prestigious awards; especially with such stiff competition. Since launching the range in 2016, we’ve seen our portfolio grow and are delighted that our whiskies within the range 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 40 Year Old among one of the finest products in the world.
This was the first time the 40 Year Old has entered this competition since its release in 2016. This exceptional malt is matured in Oloroso Sherry casks, is smooth and a rounded triumph of dark and tropical fruits resulting in a big and fruity finish with just a touch of oak.
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. Prices range from £29 – £2,500.
For further information please visit: www.tomatin.com
