That is the most recent Tamdhu Batch Power launch so far as I do know. It’s a mixture of first-fill and refill Oloroso sherry casks. I’ve additionally tried Batch 4, Batch 3 and Batch 1 in case you wish to examine.
Tamdhu Batch Power (56,8%, OB 2021, Batch #006)
Nostril: it’s principally the woody notes popping out, as an alternative of the sherry, I’d say. Later we get chocolate notes, mocha and raisins, with some vanilla. A slight trace of Brandy de Jerez as nicely (form of an alcoholic Oloroso word with a risky element). Leafy notes and roasted nuts within the background. Chocolate comes out over time. Folds open properly, it’s pretty trendy however more and more convincing.
Mouth: comparable impressions actually. Oranges and hints of berries, but it surely focuses extra on roasted nuts, burnt sugary notes, black pepper and different savoury notes. Ginger chunks, nutmeg and clove. You actually get the heavy oak char after some time. The alcohol can be fairly current, however this may be tamed with a number of drops of water. It additionally brings out chocolate notes and hints of mocha.
End: good size, with extra chocolate and toasted oak.
A tasty whisky with a number of harsh edges from the heavy oak char. Excessive energy with a bit roughness – it feels slightly pressure-cooked. General I nonetheless assume this isn’t the best choice of their core vary. Out there from TyndrumWhisky or The Whisky Alternate as an example.
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