Murray McDavid Benchmark Tomatin 14 Year Old SM Scotch Whisky West Highland, Oloroso Cask, 62.8%

The Murray McDavid Benchmark Tomatin 14 Year Old is a cask-strength, first-fill Oloroso sherry hogshead release that showcases the heart of Tomatin’s Highland style elevated by deep sherry influence. Bottled at a commanding 62.8% ABV, this 2008–2024 maturation delivers richness without losing the distillery’s signature fruit-forward character.

Key Details

Distillery: Tomatin (Highlands, Scotland)

Bottler: Murray McDavid – Benchmark Series

Age: 14 Years

Cask: First-Fill Oloroso Sherry Hogshead

Distilled: 2008 • Bottled: 2024

ABV: 62.8% (Cask Strength)

Tasting Notes

Nose: red and stone fruits, malt cream, vanilla, sweet toffee, burnt orange, dry oak

Palate: rich texture, praline, dark chocolate, warm spices, juicy malt, baked apples

Finish: long, oily, mellow oak, chocolate, fruit salad softness

Overall Experience
A well-constructed sherry-driven malt that remains true to Tomatin — fruity, approachable, and complex — while delivering the depth, weight, and indulgence expected from a full-strength Oloroso maturation.