Following a quick closure from 2010 to 2013, Tamdhu has been working its means again into the Scotch scene, providing a wide range of Speyside single malts typically crafted with a heavy sherry affect. We lined Tamdhu 10 Years Outdated means again in 2014 (and varied particular editions since) and at the moment are transferring up the everlasting roster, with a take a look at the 12 and 15 yr outdated bottlings. Each are 100% matured in Oloroso sherry barrels, similar to the ten yr outdated.
Let’s strive them each.
Tamdhu 12 Years Outdated – Aged in each first fill and refill Oloroso sherry barrels of American and European oak. There’s no scarcity of sherry character, leaning closely on vibrant citrus on the nostril, backed up by the anticipated notes of toasted nuts, oily leather-based, and a slight baking spice character. Whiskies absolutely matured in sherry can typically get doughy on the palate, however Tamdhu 12 stays vibrant and refreshing, plump with orange, virtually tangerine character. Rolling notes of cinnamon and ample sweetness give this a Sunday morning pastry vibe, with a clear, flippantly salty end that comes throughout as fairly refreshing by itself or with a mixer. A really worthwhile improve from the ten yr outdated for just some additional bucks. 86 proof. A- / $65 [BUY IT NOW FROM THE WHISKY EXCHANGE]
Tamdhu 15 Years Outdated – Totally sherry barrel matured in unspoken cask varieties, apart from utilizing Oloroso sherry barrels. Similar method right here, simply greater and bolder. The intense, candy fruit of the 12 yr outdated provides solution to a richer, barely oxidized expertise that’s extra instantly evocative of sherry wine relatively than straight citrus, which instantly makes for a extra brooding, lumbering high quality. A slight Lemon Pledge observe provides this some extra aromatics that nod at austerity and the basic furnishings polish qualities seen in older malt whiskies. At a comparatively middle-aged 15 years outdated, it reveals as fairly a bit older than anticipated. That mentioned, the palate feels prefer it stays the course, amping up these notes of oiled leather-based, gingery Christmas spices, and an oxidized wine high quality that lingers on the end. The marginally increased abv right here is noticeable all through, including some warmth to the expertise — toasted nuts nonetheless heat from the hearth. A reprise of flamed citrus retains the end vigorous, and whereas I’d wish to see a bit of extra depth on this whisky, the sherry-driven parts of the expertise are decidedly on level. 92 proof. A- / $120 [BUY IT NOW FROM TOTAL WINE]
Tamdhu 12 Years Outdated
$65
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