Tomatin Italian Collection Marsala Edition

The third in Tomatin's Italian Collection: finished in casks of Marsala, the fortified dessert wine from Sicily. The result is the sweetest and most approachable of the trio — nuts, caramel and dried fruit.

€94,95

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Taste & character

M4W Flavor Compass

Our Flavor Compass divides whisky into four flavor areas. The dot indicates where this bottle stands.

Full & SweetFor cozy evenings & good conversations

Sweet Dry Light Rich

Soft & Fruity Full & Sweet

Spicy & Hot

Smoky & Powerful

Tasting notes

Nose

Dried apricot. Caramel. Almond.

Palate

Toffee. Raisin. Gentle clove.

Finish

Medium length. Sweet. Nutty.

Specifications

Distillery: Tomatin Distillery
Brand: Tomatin
Country of origin: Scotland
Region: Highlands
Whisky style: Highland Single Malt, Marsala wine cask finish
Cask type: Ex-bourbon, finished in Marsala wine casks
Maturation: No age statement (NAS)
ABV: 46% ABV
Volume: 700 ml
Chill-filtered: No
Colouring added: No

Who is it for?

For anyone looking for a sweet, approachable introduction to wine cask-finished whisky.

Food pairing

Almond biscuits
Crème caramel
Dried apricot

Why I chose this

If someone is unsure whether a wine-cask finish is for them, I let them taste the Marsala Edition first. It is the sweetest and most approachable of Tomatin's Italian series, a whisky to pour with dessert instead of a glass of dessert wine. The Amarone and the Barolo can follow afterwards.

Edwin — Mood4WhiskyOwner & Whisky Ambassador

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Marsala?

Marsala is a fortified dessert wine from Sicily. After maturing this Highland single malt in ex-bourbon casks, Tomatin finishes it in casks that previously held Marsala. That brings notes of nuts, caramel and dried fruit, making this the sweetest bottle in the Italian Collection.

Is the Marsala Edition a good first whisky with a wine-cask finish?

Yes, of the three Italian Tomatins this is the sweetest and most approachable. The wine influence is clearly present but without firm tannin. At 46% ABV you can add a few drops of water if you would like it softer. If you enjoy it, try the deeper Amarone or the stately Barolo next.

Which dessert goes with the Marsala Edition?

Desserts with nuts and caramel, such as almond biscuits or crème caramel, work best. Dried apricots also suit the sweet, nutty finish. Pour a small measure neat at room temperature, so the whisky supports the dessert rather than drowning it out.