Peat and Rhubarb in a Whisky? Tomatin Does it

Thursday, 27 November 2025 at 12:01Tomatin

Sometimes distilleries throw a curveball. That’s exactly what Tomatin did with the first Cù Bòcan whisky, which unexpectedly turned out peated. Now the distillery surprises again with Cù Bòcan Creation 7, a peated whisky with a distinctive cask maturation.

FAQ

What kind of whisky does Tomatin Distillery make?
Typically an unpeated spirit, but once a year they produce a peated whisky.

Where is Tomatin Distillery located?
In the Scottish Highlands.

What kind of whisky is Cù Bòcan?
A peated single malt from Tomatin.

Tomatin has something to celebrate. Twenty years ago, the first distillate for Cù Bòcan was produced. The production calendar wrapped up with an experiment using Optic barley peated to 15 PPM.

This barley was lightly peated, yielding a spirit with a completely different character from the rest of Tomatin’s whiskies: the first Cù Bòcan.

A rare cask maturation

The distillery has now released the seventh edition in the series, and it’s a special one. The whisky matured in rare Pineau des Charentes Rouge casks and American virgin oak casks. These were selected by Scott Adamson, blender and global brand ambassador at the distillery.

Thanks to these casks, the whisky has taken on a “nostalgic flavor profile” that the distillery describes as “unusual.”

What does Tomatin Cù Bòcan 7 taste like?

The new single malt comes with concise tasting notes from the Highland distillery and a two-word description: “rhubarb” and “custard.”

Whisky lovers can expect those flavors, joined by heathery smoke and gentle oak spice. As for the strength, there’s nothing to fear: it’s bottled at 46% alcohol by volume (ABV).

Where can you buy the new Tomatin whisky?

Cù Bòcan Creation 7 is available via the distillery’s website. The release is limited to only 3,000 bottles worldwide, priced at around 45 pounds each.