Tomatin sales soar 25% in 2017

Highland Scotch whisky distillery Tomatin increased its turnover by 24.6% in 2017, which has been attributed to the brand’s visitor centre and strong performances in the UK, US and Germany.

Tomatin reported turnover for the year ending 31 December 2017 reached £18 million (US$23.71m), compared to £14.5m (US$19.1m) in 2016.

Furthermore, the company’s financial results showed that profit before tax rose 14% from £3.54m (US$4.66m) in 2016 to £4.03m (US$5.31m) in 2017.

It follows the news earlier this year that turnover for the distillery’s visitor centre topped the £1m mark for the first time since it opened.

Stephen Bremner, managing director, said: “This is a very exciting time for Tomatin. In the past few years we have gained a solid foothold in the international whisky market, particularly with our branded products.

“Following a couple of years of decline, the whisky market is back on its feet and Tomatin is steadily seducing the new wave of whisky drinkers – not just on Scottish soil, but globally.”