Year of the Horse Single Cask – Celebrating Lunar New Year
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As we welcome the Lunar New Year, we are delighted to introduce a very special limited release Tomatin Year of the Horse 2026, a rare single cask created to celebrate the Year of the Horse.
In the Chinese Zodiac, the Horse symbolises strength, vitality and adventure – qualities that reflect both our Highland spirit and our long-standing commitment to craftsmanship. This exclusive release is our way of honouring Lunar New Year traditions while showcasing the elegance and depth of Tomatin single malt whisky.
The Tomatin Year of the Horse 2026 is a distinctive 2011 vintage single malt, drawn from a single cask and matured exclusively in a first fill Pedro Ximénez sherry butt. This remarkable cask, known as a bota gorda, is larger than a traditional sherry butt and was sourced directly from a historic bodega in Jerez, southern Spain, bringing with it a deep sense of place and provenance.
Having spent time in a sherry solera, the Pedro Ximénez cask brings luxurious richness and depth, while its generous size allows the elegant fruit character of our Highland spirit to shine through. The result is a beautifully balanced single malt – rich yet refined, expressive yet unmistakably Tomatin.
Jamie Muir, our distillery manager, said: “We don’t often release single cask whiskies to the global market, however this sweet, fruity and structured Tomatin single malt seemed the perfect way to toast the Lunar New Year”.
Bottled non-chill filtered and at natural colour, the Year of the Horse 2026 is presented in our signature Tomatin bottle, adorned with ornate red artwork created especially for this release. Red is a powerful symbol during Lunar New Year, representing good fortune, positivity and energy — a fitting reflection of the vibrancy, celebration and shared moments this whisky is designed to honour.
Lunar New Year is a time for shared traditions, connection and celebration. At Tomatin, we believe in cherishing meaningful moments, the people we share them with, and the memories that endure. Here’s to Lunar New Year, here’s to what matters!
Where to buy in the UK:
Year of the Horse is also available via certain retailers in the following countries:
Netherlands
Ukraine
Romania
Germany
Sweden
Spain
Portugal
Philippines
Italy
Singapore
Malaysia
