Tomatin Cù Bòcan, Creation #8 – Ice Wine & Verjedo (bottled 2026), 46%

Introduction

Cù Bòcan is Tomatin’s tribute to the experimental – a series that consistently challenges the conventions of what peated single malt can be when it meets carefully selected casks from around the world. Creation #8 marks a genuine breakthrough in Scotch whisky history: it is the first known peated single malt to be matured in Canadian ice wine casks combined with Spanish Verdejo wine casks, and the result is a whisky that is layer upon layer expressive, fruity and refined – smoky and sophisticated all at once.

Production Method

• Ingredients: Scottish malted barley, lightly peated – Tomatin’s characteristic approach to peating, where the smoke is subtle and earthy rather than dominant
• Distillation process: Distilled at Tomatin Distillery in the Highlands of Scotland, using copper pot stills in accordance with traditional Scottish single malt methods
• Maturation: Primary maturation followed by a cask finish in Canadian ice wine casks and Spanish Verdejo wine casks; Creation #8 is the oldest release in the Creations series to date, and the extended maturation has given the spirit remarkable depth and elegance
• Special techniques: The combination of Canadian ice wine casks – which typically hold extremely concentrated, sweet wines made from frozen grapes – with the bright, aromatic Spanish Verdejo wine casks is unprecedented in the peated single malt category and represents a documented first in Scotch whisky production

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Sweet orchard fruits wrapped in soft smoke – baked apples, poached pears and apricot jam lead into golden raisins, candied peach and orange blossom. Honey syrup, citrus zest and a subtle herbal note settle alongside heather smoke, flambéed lemon zest, almond pastry and a gentle hint of spice
• Palate: Silky smooth and sweet on first contact, then lighter and fresher. Honeycake, peach, apricot and candied citrus peel give way to pineapple syrup, marmalade and lime zest. Green grape, grassy notes and a soft, earthy breath of smoke emerge through the fruit
• Finish: Long and lingering sweetness from the wine and fruit, slowly fading into smoky honey, citrus peel and a mild, pleasant note of oak spice

Serving Suggestions

• Serving temperature: Room temperature or slightly chilled to 16–18°C to highlight the whisky’s complex fruit nuances and delicate smoke
• Glass recommendation: A nosing glass or tulip-shaped whisky glass (e.g. Glencairn) to concentrate the aromas and bring out the layered character
• Serving ideas: Best enjoyed neat with just a few drops of unfiltered spring water to open up the whisky’s fruity complexity and allow the smoke to blossom; give it time in the glass – it rewards patience
• Food pairings: Aged cheese with honey and walnuts, lightly smoked salmon with lemon crème fraîche, tarte tatin with caramelised apples, or dark chocolate with orange zest

Product Specifications

• Alcohol content: 46% ABV
• Bottle size: 70 cl
• Country/region of origin: Scotland – Tomatin Distillery, Highlands
• Certifications/Awards: Creation #8 is the oldest and most ambitious release in the Cù Bòcan Creations series and represents a documented historical first in peated single malt Scotch whisky

Summary

A Unique Tasting Experience

Tomatin Cù Bòcan Creation #8 is not simply an exceptional whisky – it is a historic moment in a bottle, uniting peated single malt with Canadian ice wine casks and Spanish Verdejo wine casks in a single expression for the very first time.

As the oldest and most complex release in the Creations series to date, Creation #8 is a limited collector’s edition that reflects years of patient maturation and meticulous selection – a whisky that cannot be recreated, only experienced while it is still available.

For decades, Tomatin Distillery has stood as a guarantor of Highland whisky of the highest quality and integrity, and the Cù Bòcan series is the clearest proof that tradition and innovation need not be at odds – they can elevate one another to new heights.

Recognition from Connoisseurs

The Cù Bòcan Creations series has built a dedicated and passionate following among whisky lovers around the world, who return to each new release with growing anticipation – and Creation #8 delivers fully on that expectation.

Once you have tasted a whisky from the Creations series and experienced the philosophy behind it – the respect for the raw material, the curiosity towards new cask types and the precision in composition – it is hard not to follow the journey all the way to its most mature and richly rewarding chapter yet.

The whisky press and experienced nosers have repeatedly highlighted Cù Bòcan’s ability to balance smoke and sweetness in a way that appeals to both the seasoned whisky drinker and the curious newcomer – and Creation #8 is the series’ most beautiful example of exactly that.

From Tomatin to You

With Cù Bòcan Creation #8, Tomatin Distillery has invested years of careful craftsmanship, curiosity and passion into a bottle that speaks directly to those who appreciate whiskies with a genuine story behind them – and that is the gift they are sharing with the world.

There is something deeply admirable about a distillery that does not chase trends, but instead takes the time and care to truly understand what happens when the right wood meets the right spirit – and that has the courage to share that discovery with the world in the form of a historic first.

Join the whisky enthusiasts who have already placed Creation #8 on their list – open the bottle, pour it into your glass and take the time to experience what happens when boundaries are pushed with respect and thoughtfulness.