Tomatin
Behind the Tomatin brand, there is not just a distillery, but a true small community that contributes to the birth of great Whiskies and identifies with the company. Although Tomatin was founded in 1897, its origins are actually much older and trace back to the experience of previous generations who produced spirits since the 1500s. A tradition that has been perpetuated over time within this area of the Scottish Highlands. The production of Whisky is part of life, not just a simple productive and commercial activity. There is a deep symbiosis between the place, the people, and the custom of making spirits, still considered an integral part of the community.
The origins of Whisky production in Scotland are ancient, and it is very difficult to trace a precise date, also because for a long time distilleries often operated clandestinely and illegally; however, we know that already from the 1700s, the Tomatin area was producing Whisky. As mentioned,The official opening of the company took place at the end of the 19th century. Despite going through difficult periods and temporary suspensions of activity, the distillery closed in 1985 during a severe crisis for the entire production sector. Fortunately, the following year, two Japanese companies, Takara Shuzo and Okura & Co., purchased the company and founded the Tomatin Distillery Co. Ltd., of which Takara Shuzo is still the majority shareholder today. In the following years, the number of stills was reduced from 23 to 12 to adapt to the new market dimensions.
The decision to decrease quantities gradually directed production towards quality Single Malts, abandoning the production of blended whiskies of a purely commercial nature. The focus on quality has also translated into a commitment to corporate sustainability. In 2013, a steam boiler powered by wood pellets was installed for use in the production cycle, and today there is increasing interest inGreen energy to operate in respect of the environment, and the emissions from the industrial process are directed towards the production of biogas. All water is treated and purified to avoid altering the balances of the natural ecosystem. Finally, over 60% of the company car fleet is electric.
Behind the Tomatin brand, there is not just a distillery, but a true small community that contributes to the birth of great Whiskies and identifies with the company. Although Tomatin was founded in 1897, its origins are actually much older and trace back to the experience of previous generations who produced spirits since the 1500s. A tradition that has been perpetuated over time within this area of the Scottish Highlands. The production of Whisky is part of life, not just a simple productive and commercial activity. There is a deep symbiosis between the place, the people, and the custom of making spirits, still considered an integral part of the community.
The origins of Whisky production in Scotland are ancient, and it is very difficult to trace a precise date, also because for a long time distilleries often operated clandestinely and illegally; however, we know that already from the 1700s, the Tomatin area was producing Whisky. As mentioned,The official opening of the company took place at the end of the 19th century. Despite going through difficult periods and temporary suspensions of activity, the distillery closed in 1985 during a severe crisis for the entire production sector. Fortunately, the following year, two Japanese companies, Takara Shuzo and Okura & Co., purchased the company and founded the Tomatin Distillery Co. Ltd., of which Takara Shuzo is still the majority shareholder today. In the following years, the number of stills was reduced from 23 to 12 to adapt to the new market dimensions.
The decision to decrease quantities gradually directed production towards quality Single Malts, abandoning the production of blended whiskies of a purely commercial nature. The focus on quality has also translated into a commitment to corporate sustainability. In 2013, a steam boiler powered by wood pellets was installed for use in the production cycle, and today there is increasing interest inGreen energy to operate in respect of the environment, and the emissions from the industrial process are directed towards the production of biogas. All water is treated and purified to avoid altering the balances of the natural ecosystem. Finally, over 60% of the company car fleet is electric.
