CÙ BÒCAN UNLOCKS THE UNUSUAL WITH TAGLIOTELLO

We are delighted to finally share the mouth watering results from our most recent collaboration, this time with Otello Calvert, owner of Tagliotello. We challenged Otello to “unlock the unusual” using his revered culinary skills to create a dish for each of our three whisky expressions…

Main Course Pairing: Cask Strength

5 spice Scotch lamb rump with spiced toasted hazelnut on Asian greens and a glazed sauce with a dram of cask strength Hazelnut Dukkah Ingredients: 400gr chopped skinned roasted hazelnuts300gr sesame seeds toasted6tbs coriander seeds4tbsp garlic powder6 tbsp cumin seeds4 tbsp cracked pepper3tbsp hebridean sea salt Method: 1.      Mix all ingrecients together & pour 3 seconds […]

New Cocktail: Bold Fashioned

A bold statement drink with luxurious coffee and nutty walnut flavours providing an intensely rich Old Fashioned sipper. 50ml/2oz Tomatin 12 Year Old25ml/1oz Lemon juice12.5ml/.5oz Sugar syrup25ml/1oz Pressed apple juice12 Large mint leaves Place mint leaves into a cocktail shaker followed by all liquid components. Fill with cubed ice, then shake vigorously to break down […]

Cheese Pairing with Tomatin 18 Year Old

Barwheys cheddar with homemade oatcakes with celery, apple & a pear chutney coupled with our 18 year old Ingredients: 200gr Barwheys cheddar225gr Oats60gr wholewheat flour½ tsp bicarbonate of soda60gr butter1tsp salt60-80ml boiling water  Method: 1.    Mix all ingredients together and shape into large rounds or squares for oatcakes2.    Bake at 180c Gas 5 for 20-25 […]

New Cocktail: Lasting Legacy

The citrusy tropical notes of Tomatin Legacy lends well in this punch style cocktail 50ml/2oz Tomatin Legacy25ml/1oz Elderflower liqueur25ml/1oz Lemon juice50ml/2oz Pineapple juiceDash Angostura bitters Add all ingredients to a shaker and shake hard. Strain into an ice-filled Old Fashioned glass and garnish with a dehydrated orange wheel & pineapple leaves.

Trophy winning addition to our Warehouse 6 Collection

Today we are delighted to announce the release of our fifth expression of the critically acclaimed Warehouse 6 Collection; 1978. Distilled on 21st September 1978, this remarkable expression has been gently maturing for the past 41 years in Warehouse 6, a traditional dunnage warehouse.  Nestled in a quiet corner of the distillery, Warehouse 6 houses […]

Dessert paired with Tomatin Legacy

Roast spiced pineapple with ice cream and Legacy   Ingredients: 1 whole ripe pineapple100gr sugar50ml water1 cinnamon stick2 star anise1 cardamom pod Method: 1.    Warm sugar water & spices simmer until sugar has dissolved reduce liquid by 1/3 and set aside allow to cool slightly 2.    Prepare pineapple peel & core 3.    Use long thin […]

Introducing the Cognac Edition, part of the Tomatin French Collection

Today we are delighted to announce the launch of the final edition from our French Collection: The Cognac Edition. Taken from the four-part limited release series, the Cognac Edition (4 of 4) demonstrates the unique influence imparted by the world-renowned Cognac casks, and has been 12 years in the making. Edition 4 of 4: The […]

A LITTLE REFRESH

After some time in market, and listening closely to our partners and customers we have now made some very subtle changes to our flagship product – Cù Bòcan Signature, which you may notice next time you pick up a bottle!

NC500? Try our Route 501!

To celebrate the launch of the third expression in the Five Virtues series, Earth, we decided to go the extra mile and give the famous North Coast 500 route, Scotland’s No.1 coastal adventure, a unique whisky theme. We have created the Tomatin Route 501 so you can bring the Five Virtues to life and take in stunning Scottish landscapes […]

New Cocktail: ICED T.E.A

A combination of Tomatin Legacy, chilled Earl Grey tea and clear apple juice gives birth to this long cooling drink. 50ml/2oz Tomatin Legacy50ml/2oz Chilled Earl Grey tea50ml/2oz Clear apple juiceDash peach bitters Pour Tomatin Legacy over ice in a Highball glass. Place 2 lemon wheels into the glass and then build with chilled Earl Grey […]

Tomatin Legacy wins Double Gold!

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WORLD FIRST WHISKY GETS DOUBLE GOLD

We’re delighted to announce that Cù Bòcan Creation #2, the worlds first single malt Scotch to make use of Japanese Shochu Cask maturation has been awarded “DOUBLE GOLD” at this year’s San Francisco World Spirit Competition…

The French Collection

Gentle maturation in carefully selected casks lets the subtle character of these distinctive single malts emerge, ensuring that the softer side of the precious spirit is never overpowered. The French Collection exhibits the unique influence imparted by different types of French Wine & Spirits casks in an exceptional showcase. The whisky, distilled in 2008, was […]

CAN YOU SAY CÙ BÒCAN?

Happy Friday! As a whisky, we pride ourselves on being transparent and accessible to all. We achieve this by telling a contemporary, credible story that celebrates our whisky’s product qualities and characteristics. However, one thing that we are often asked is how to pronounce Cù Bòcan?

New Cocktail: Toma’tin & Tonic

Tomatin (meaning the hill of the Juniper Bush) Legacy makes for a refreshing twist on the classic G&T. 35ml/1.5oz Tomatin LegacySqueeze of lemon wedgeIndian tonic water Add Tomatin Legacy over ice in a stem-less wine glass before squeezing in the juice of a lemon wedge. Drop in some juniper berries then top with sparkling Indian […]

CÙ BÒCAN UNLOCKS THE UNUSUAL WITH TIMO JANSE

Our #UnlocktheUnusual Series is back! This time we are joined by esteemed mixologist, self professed “cocktail crazy enthusiast” and bar owner Timo Janse. We challenged Timo to “unlock the unusual” using his esteemed mixology skills to create a serve for each of Cù Bòcan’s three whisky expressions…

New Cocktail: Mizuwari Mac #1

A hybrid Scottish-Japanese cocktail sees the humble Whisky Mac serve combined with the elegant and stylish Mizuwari. 50ml/2oz Tomatin 12 Year Old37.5ml/1.5oz Ginger wineStill mineral water Fill half a large chilled Highball glass with cubed ice and then add the Tomatin 12 Year Old. Stir several times before adding the further ingredients with more ice, […]

CÙ BÒCAN UNLOCKS THE UNUSUAL WITH TONY SINGH

We want to share the delicious results from our partnership with world renowned chef and restaurateur Tony Singh MBE. We challenged Tony to “unlock the unusual” using his revered culinary skills to create a dish for each of Cù Bòcan’s three whisky expressions…

JULY 2020

A mid year update, including some news regarding re-opening our Visitor Centre…

New Cocktail: Mizuwari Mac #2

A hybrid Scottish-Japanese cocktail sees the humble Whisky Mac serve combined with the elegant and stylish Mizuwari. 50ml/2oz Tomatin Legacy37.5ml/1.5oz Plum wineStill mineral water Fill half a large chilled Highball glass with cubed ice and then add the Tomatin 12 Year Old. Stir several times before adding the further ingredients with more ice, and stir […]

DOUBLE GOLD FOR CÙ BÒCAN

Cù Bòcan Signature as been awarded ‘Double Gold’ at the San Francisco World Spirit Competition 2020…

European Virgin Oak Casks

So we know that Cù Bòcan Creation #2 is an experiment where the Far East and Europe meet, but what made European Virgin Oak the perfect counterpart for maturation to Japanese Shochu Casks? Read more to find out…

Japanese Shochu

Cù Bòcan Creation #2 is an experiment where the Far East and Europe meet, this innovative creation is rich and lively with hints of smoke and key lime pie. An unusual spirit matured in Japanese Shochu and European Virgin Oak casks…

Black Isle Brewery Imperial Stout

Cù Bòcan Creation #1 is an unusually creative collaboration, this intriguing mix marries the best bits of its wine and beer counterparts; but what do you know about these counterparts? Let’s now explore Imperial Stout…

Bacalhôa Moscatel de Setúbal

Cù Bòcan Creation #1 is an unusually creative collaboration, this intriguing mix marries the best bits of its wine and beer counterparts; but what do you know about these counterparts? Let’s first of all dive into the wine…

Hello 2020!

Every winter lightly peated Scottish barley is used to distill limited batches of a subtly smoky and surprisingly sweet spirit which is then matured in a variety of casks to become Cù Bòcan single malt. With that malt now laid down to rest, we don’t have time to!

Cù Bòcan Unlocks the Unusual with an Experimental Rebrand

Our new look and range is designed to unlock the unusual. As part of the relaunch, Cù Bòcan have partnered with specialist drinks branding agency, Thirst Craft, for a distinctive redesign which now reflects Cù Bòcan’s contemporary spirit.

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