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24th November 2025 |
Rhubarb,
custard and Highland smoke: Cù Bòcan’s
Creation #7 whisky celebrates 20 years
of peat at Tomatin
 Cù
Bòcan—the experimental single malt
produced at Tomatin Distillery in the
Scottish Highlands each winter—has
unveiled its most daring expression yet.
Cù Bòcan Creation #7 marks two decades
of peated spirit production at the
distillery.
Drawing inspiration from the lightly
peated whisky Tomatin crafted more than
a century ago, Cù Bòcan is known for its
unconventional cask choices, creating
distinctive releases that expand the
boundaries of maturation and flavour.
The seventh instalment in the Creations
series, Creation #7 has been matured in
a rare combination of Pineau des
Charentes Rouge and American virgin oak
casks. The result they say is a whisky
defined by notes of rhubarb, custard,
gentle heather smoke and sweet oak
spice.
Leveraging Tomatin’s long-standing
expertise with fortified wine casks—most
recently showcased in the French
Collection—blender and global brand
ambassador Scott Adamson selected Pineau
des Charentes Rouge casks to bring a
fresh layer of character to the Cù Bòcan
portfolio.
He said: "Creation #7 is Cù Bòcan’s most
limited Creations release to date and is
more than a whisky but an invitation to
explore. The Pineau des Charentes Rouge
casks are rarely used in Scotch whisky
maturation and influence the lightly
peated spirit to unlock nostalgic and
unexpected flavours."
Creation #7 also commemorates 20 years
of Tomatin’s annual peated production
run, a winter tradition since 2005.
Distilling Cù Bòcan during the coldest
months ensures exceptionally low water
temperatures, creating faster
condensation and giving the new make a
subtly oilier texture.
The whisky is presented in Cù Bòcan’s
signature bottle, packaged in a striking
pink-and-yellow carton that reflects its
rhubarb-and-custard flavour profile.
Engraved contours on the glass evoke
both the curling smoke characteristic of
the whisky and the casks that shaped it.
A limited release of 3,000 bottles
worldwide, with 1,400 allocated to the
UK, and priced at £45 RRP it has been
bottled at 46% ABV, naturally coloured
and non-chill filtered. Cù Bòcan
Creation #7 is available from today, 24
November 2025, through Tomatin
Distillery’s online shop and specialist online whisky
shops such as
The Whisky Exchange
and
Master of Malt
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Cù Bòcan Creation #7 Review
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Bottled at 46% ABV.
Producer's
Tasting Notes:
Nose: Rhubarb
crumble with custard, ginger and
cinnamon. Almond croissants with apple
and toffee. Heather smoke and musk.
Taste: Whisp
of smoke followed by toasted brioche,
butter shortbread, strawberry and
raspberry.
Finish: Long
with a mineral edge.
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