Archive Collection
Named after a ghost dog thought to haunt our home town of Tomatin, Cù Bòcan has been an unusual spirit by name and nature since 2013. Here’s a look back at some of our previous releases.
Creation #1
Black Isle Brewery Imperial Stout + Bacalhôa Moscatel de Setúbal Wine Casks
An unusually creative collaboration, this intriguing mix marries the best bits of its wine and beer counterparts; sweet and buttery with hints of orange marmalade and espresso.
Richness
Sweet
Smoky
Fruity
| CASK | CHARACTER |
|---|---|
| Black Isle Brewery Imperial Stout | Waxy + Herbaceous: Tobacco, Coffee and Leather |
| Bacalhôa Moscatel de Setúbal Wine | Syrupy: Orange Marmalade, Dried Fruit and Melted Butter |
◦ 700ml | 46% ABV
◦ Non-chill filtered
◦ Natural colour
◦ Non-age statement
Creation #2
Japanese Shochu + European Virgin Oak Casks
An experiment where the Far East and Europe meet, this innovative creation is rich and lively with hints of smoke and key lime pie.
Richness
Sweet
Smoky
Fruity
| CASK | CHARACTER |
|---|---|
| Japanese Shochu | Ethereal + Estery: Pear Drops, Sweet Lime and Earthy |
| European Virgin Oak | Full Bodied + Warming: Maple Syrup, Toasted Walnuts and Exotic Spice |
◦ 700ml | 46% ABV
◦ Non-chill filtered
◦ Natural colour
◦ Non-age statement
Cù Bòcan 1990
Limited Edition
Matured in:
Peated Islay ex-Bourbon barrels
Tasting note:
Smoky, tropical fruits and warm spices
Details:
Distilled on 17th October 1990
Only 1,400 bottles produced
ABV: 52.9% alc./vol.
Non-chill filtered and cask strength
Natural colour
Cù Bòcan 2006
Limited Edition
Matured in:
Combination of Bourbon and Sherry casks
Tasting note:
Sweet and full with underlying light, earthy smoke and warm winter spice flavours
Details:
Vintage edition, matured for over 10 years
Only 9,000 bottles produced
ABV: 50% alc./vol.
Non-chill filtered
Natural colour
Cù Bòcan 2005
Limited Edition
Matured in:
Combination of Bourbon and Sherry casks
Tasting note:
Rounded and full with emerging sweet, peaty smoke and spiced earthy fruit flavours
Details:
Vintage edition, matured for over 11 years
Only 11,400 bottles produced
ABV: 50% alc./vol.
Non-chill filtered
Natural colour
Cù Bòcan 1988
Limited Edition
Matured in:
Marrying of refill Hogshead and refill Sherry butts
Tasting note:
Earthy, oaky and sweet
Details:
Distilled on 2nd December 1988
Only 2,200 bottles produced
ABV: 51.5% alc./vol.
Non-chill filtered and cask strength
Natural colour
Cù Bòcan Bourbon
Limited Edition
Matured in:
Bourbon casks
Tasting note:
Rich and creamy with hints of smoke and sweet citrus
Details:
Only 6,000 bottles produced
ABV: 46% alc./vol.
Non-chill filtered
Natural colour
Cù Bòcan Virgin Oak
Limited Edition
Matured in:
Virgin Oak casks
Tasting note:
Clean and zingy with hints of smoke and warm spice
Details:
Only 6,000 bottles produced
ABV: 46% alc./vol.
Non-chill filtered
Natural colour
Cù Bòcan Sherry
Limited Edition
Matured in:
Sherry casks
Tasting note:
Rich, fruity with hints of smoke and sweet paprika
Details:
Only 6,000 bottles produced
ABV: 46% alc./vol.
Non-chill filtered
Natural colour
Cù Bòcan 1989
Limited Edition
Matured in:
Bourbon casks
Tasting note:
Sweet and smoky
Details:
Only 1,080 bottles produced
ABV: 53.2% alc./vol.
Non-chill filtered and cask strength
Natural colour
