Exploring Tomatin Distillery on a day trip from Inverness

Whisky is one of the most important facets of Scotland's identity and history, in fact it is the most widely consumed alcoholic beverage in the country. The whisky process is summarised by the selection of malted barley, which undergoes fermentation, followed by the addition of yeast and water from the Highland valleys. After distillation, it is left to rest in oak casks, which are made from different types of wood and have different details to pronounce some flavours more than others.

Inside the mash tun at Tomatin Distillery | Tomatin Distillery

Tomatin whisky tasting in progress | Silvia Barcia

In the valleys near Inverness, the Tomatin Distillery dates back to 1897, when the completion of the Northern Railway enabled it to begin production. During the 20th century, the distillery established itself as one of Scotland's leading distilleries, although it subsequently lost production, and many of the workers are family and successors of the founders. This production centre has guides and tours available for those interested in learning about whisky and its production. For example, they will show the interested ones that the word “whisky” comes from the Gaelic Uisge Beatha, meaning “water of life", and

A display of Tomatin 12-Year-Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky | Silvia Barcia