Tomatin dates back to the 15th century when drovers, bringing their cattle over high mountain passes to market, filled their flasks from a still at the Old Laird’s House beside the current distillery buildings. Still located in the Monadhliath Mountains, the modern distillery uses the soft Alt-na-Frith waters to produce its distinctively rich, mellow drink. The 18-year-old bottling is matured in traditional oak casks and first-fill Oloroso sherry butts to produce soft oak and honey flavours that develop into citrus and a hint of dark chocolate with a sustained dry finish.