Tomatin 1972 Warehouse 6 Collection Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 750ml

The Tomatin 1972 Warehouse 6 Collection is the oldest and most extraordinary release in the entire Warehouse 6 series, drawn from casks filled at the distillery in 1972 and left undisturbed for over four decades in the legendary Warehouse 6 on Tomatin's Highland estate. One year older than the 1973 edition, the 1972 vintage predates the distillery's peak production era of the late 1970s and represents spirit distilled when Tomatin was operating under methods and conditions that are entirely irreproducible today. Warehouse 6 holds the oldest surviving stocks at Tomatin Distillery, established in 1897 at one of the highest distillery sites in all of Scotland, and casks from the early 1970s in this warehouse represent the deepest reach into the distillery's living archive. Presented in a stunning high-gloss dark wood grain lacquered presentation box with rose-gold detailing and the 1972 vintage year prominently displayed, accompanied by two engraved Tomatin crystal tumblers and a rose-gold stopper, this is the most complete and historically significant gift set Tomatin has ever produced. For collectors of ultra-aged Highland single malt, the 1972 edition is the definitive Tomatin acquisition.

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Tasting Notes

Color: Very deep, dark mahogany with auburn and garnet tones — the result of over four decades of undisturbed Highland cask maturation in Warehouse 6

Nose: Profoundly complex and unhurried, with antique leather, old oak resin, dark dried fruits, beeswax, Christmas cake, dark honey, and a delicate floral Highland sweetness that has had decades to fully integrate. The 1972 vintage character is deeply present, a quality of spirit and patience that cannot be replicated.

Palate: Rich, waxy, and extraordinarily layered, with stewed plum, dark toffee, vanilla, roasted oak, cinnamon, candied orange peel, and a profound depth from over 40 years of slow cask absorption at one of Scotland's highest and coolest distillery sites. Every sip reveals a new dimension.

Finish: Exceptionally long and resonant, with dark dried fruits, polished oak, dark honey, warm spice, and a final floral note that is the unmistakable signature of long-aged Highland single malt at its finest.

FAQ

How does the 1972 differ from the Tomatin 1978 Warehouse 6 Collection?
The 1972 vintage is six years older than the 1978 edition and represents the oldest release in the Warehouse 6 Collection series. Six additional years of maturation at Tomatin's cool Highland altitude produce a noticeably deeper and more complex expression, with a darker colour, denser oak influence, and a richness that surpasses even the extraordinary 1978. Both are serious collector acquisitions, but the 1972 sits at the absolute apex of the Tomatin archive. We also carry the 1978 Warehouse 6 Collection in store.

Why is the 1972 vintage so significant?
Spirit distilled in 1972 predates Tomatin's major capacity expansion of the late 1970s and represents an earlier production character from the distillery's history. Casks from this era are the oldest surviving stocks in Warehouse 6 and are entirely irreplaceable once exhausted. No future release can replicate the 1972 vintage.

What is included in the presentation set?
The Tomatin 1972 Warehouse 6 Collection includes the crystal decanter with rose-gold stopper, a high-gloss dark wood grain presentation box with rose-gold detailing, and two engraved Tomatin crystal tumblers, as shown.

Is this a limited release?
Yes. The number of surviving 1972 casks at Tomatin is finite and essentially exhausted. This release will not be restocked and represents one of the last opportunities to acquire spirit from this vintage.

Where can I buy Tomatin 1972 Warehouse 6 Collection online?
Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.