13-05-2025
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
Tomatin launches limited edition to celebrate veteran distiller
Over the past 14 years, he has led the distillery to achieve a series of prestigious award wins, including 'Scotch Whisky Producer of the Year' and 'Outstanding Spirits Producer of the Year' at the International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) in 2022.
Last year, Tomatin 18 Year Old also secured Double Gold for the third consecutive year at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC).
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As well as Tomatin 18 Year Old, Mr Eunson is responsible for crafting Tomatin's flagship single malt whisky, Legacy, and experimental lightly-peated single malt Cù Bòcan. He also oversaw the relaunch of The Antiquary in summer 2024, revitalising this historic brand with the release of three exceptional age-statement blended whiskies in bold new packaging.
He has announced his retirement, and will leave his post at the end of May.
To celebrate Graham's remarkable contribution to the Scotch whisky industry, and his enduring legacy at Tomatin Distillery, a limited-edition single malt has been released to commemorate his career.
Tomatin Legacy Makers – Graham Eunson edition single malt Scotch whisky is limited to only 514 bottles worldwide and is crafted from whisky fully matured in two exceptional casks, each representing a defining chapter in Mr Eunson's career.
The first, a refill hogshead filled in 1990, marks the year he first stepped into the whisky industry. The second, a French oak barrique filled in 2011, commemorates the year he joined Tomatin Distillery.
Bottled at 56.1% ABV and priced at £150 RRSP, the distillery says Tomatin Legacy Makers - Graham Eunson edition "opens with notes of stewed red fruits, apple crumble and strawberries and cream, leading into layers of dried mango, banana and papaya on the palate and a medium, drying yet fruity finish".
Graham Eunson of Tomatin (Image: Tomatin) Mr Eunson, master distiller and distillery operations director at Tomatin, said: 'Tomatin is an exceptional distillery, and my time working here is one of the high points of my career. I joined Tomatin with the idea that we are all just custodians, and with one goal – to leave the distillery in a better place than I found it.
"Through enhanced systems and improved approaches, there is definitely more consistency now. Our first-class wood policy, which is built on knowing as much as we can about the history of a cask before it is filled, is an example of this.
'I'd like to think the legacy I've left is a top-notch whisky which can be enjoyed around the world in the future. I'm also proud of the fact that both of my children, Scott and Kirstie, work in the industry as well, which is fantastic to see.'
Scott Adamson, Blender and Global Brand Ambassador at Tomatin, said: 'Working with Graham over the years has been an absolute privilege. His skill, commitment and knowledge are second to none, and he has made a remarkable contribution not only to Tomatin, but to the whisky industry as a whole.
'The release of Tomatin Legacy Makers - Graham Eunson edition is a celebration of his life's work. More than a tribute, this whisky is Graham's legacy in liquid form. He will be greatly missed at the distillery, and we wish him a long and happy retirement.'
Tomatin Legacy Makers – Graham Eunson edition is available to purchase now from the distillery website and from select independent whisky retailers.
