Cù Bòcan, a single malt whisky, is meticulously distilled in small batches every winter at the Tomatin Distillery.
Cù Bòcan is a mythical hellhound, has haunted the residents of the village of Tomatin for centuries. As a tribute to this legendary creature, the Tomatin distillery created this lightly peated whisky.
Cù Bòcan Creation #6 is an experimental single malt with subtle smoke and a balanced sweetness, offering a variety of finishes. Matured in a combination of Pedro Ximenez and Jamaican Rum Casks, the whisky imparts a delightful rum and raisin character.
Available in 700ml bottles at 46% abv.
See our other expressions of Tomatin.
TASTING NOTES
COLOUR
Light Yellow
NOSE
The aroma is captivating, featuring toasted Jamaica ginger cake and Bonfire Toffee, evoking the warmth and mystery of a Highland autumn evening. The influence of the Pedro Ximénez casks adds depth with hints of spiced plum jam, enriching the bouquet.
TASTE
On the palate, Cù Bòcan Creation #6 offers a luxurious blend of Amaretto cherries and the buttery, almond-like notes of a Daim bar. The complexity continues with a subtle smokiness intertwined with rich, spiced fruitiness and sweet, caramelised flavours from the Jamaican rum casks.
FINISH
The finish is long and satisfying, with lingering notes of spice and sweet dried fruit, leaving a lasting impression of both the sherry and rum cask influence.
