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Graham Eunson,
Master Distiller and Distillery
Operations Director at Tomatin, has
announced his retirement, to honour Graham’s
legacy, Tomatin has unveiled a
limited-edition release: Tomatin Legacy
Makers – Graham Eunson Edition, crafted
from two casks—one refill hogshead from
1990, and one French oak barrique from
2011.
Graham Eunson, Master Distiller and
Distillery Operations Director at
Tomatin, has announced his retirement,
concluding an illustrious 34 year career
in the Scotch whisky industry.
Graham joined Tomatin in 2011 as
Distillery General Manager, later
stepping into the dual role of Master
Distiller and Distillery Operations
Director in 2019. In this capacity, he
has overseen operations across the
distillery, warehouse, laboratory,
visitor centre, and stock control teams,
in addition to managing Tomatin’s
meticulous maturation process.
Each year, Graham has carefully
supervised over 156,000 casks, including
the treasured heritage casks housed in
Warehouse 6—vital in crafting Tomatin’s
oldest and rarest Highland single malts.
During his 14 year tenure, Tomatin has
earned global acclaim under Graham’s
leadership, including ‘Scotch Whisky
Producer of the Year’ and ‘Outstanding
Spirits Producer of the Year’ at the
2022 International Wine & Spirit
Competition (IWSC). Most recently,
Tomatin 18 Year Old achieved Double Gold
at the San Francisco World Spirits
Competition for the third consecutive
year, earning it prestigious Platinum
status.
Beyond Tomatin 18 Year Old, Graham has
played a central role in developing the
distillery’s flagship expression,
Legacy, as well as the innovative,
lightly-peated Cù Bòcan. He also led the
2024 relaunch of The Antiquary, reviving
this historic brand with three new
age-statement blends in striking
contemporary packaging.
Graham will officially step down on 30
May. His responsibilities will be shared
among Tomatin’s expert team, including
Distillery Manager Jamie Muir, HSQE
Director Fiona Birkinshaw, and Blender
and Global Brand Ambassador Scott
Adamson.
 To honour Graham’s legacy, Tomatin has
unveiled a limited-edition release:
Tomatin Legacy Makers – Graham Eunson
Edition. Just 514 bottles have been
produced, crafted from two casks—one
refill hogshead from 1990, the year
Graham began his whisky journey, and one
French oak barrique from 2011, marking
his arrival at Tomatin.
Bottled at 56.1% ABV and priced at £150
RRP, this commemorative whisky is said
to open with aromas of stewed red
fruits, apple crumble, and strawberries
and cream, unfolding into tropical notes
of dried mango, banana, and papaya, with
a medium, drying yet fruity finish.
Graham 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."
With roots tracing back to the 15th
century, Tomatin has long been a place
of community and craftsmanship. Since
the establishment of the current
distillery in 1897, it has served as
home to generations of dedicated whisky
makers and their families.
Tomatin Legacy Makers – Graham Eunson
Edition is priced at £150 and is
available now, exclusively from the
Tomatin Distillery website and from
select specialist online whisky
shops such as
The Whisky Exchange
and
Master of Malt
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