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Tullibardine

  • Tullibardine 500

    My favourite of the tasting – I guess no surprises there! I guess like the whole range I felt this was a bit safe and unchallenging. I’d prefer a bit more strength or depth to some of the finishing flavours… Continue reading

  • Tullibardine 228

    Revisiting the Tullibardine 228, albeit in it’s revised packaging I was slightly underwhelmed with this expression compared to my first experience. Perhaps it was due to following the sweetness of the 225? I didn’t feel this had quite as much… Continue reading

  • Tullibardine 225

    from Tullibardine’s spirit. This one seems quite light on the impact of the finishing cask and I found myself wishing it went a little further, the end result is a sweeter and fruitier dram with a touch more woody spices… Continue reading

  • Tullibardine Sovereign

    Good texture and rounded with a good balance between fruit and oak wood before drier and spicier elements add interest. Perhaps a shade of spirit nature belies the youthfulness on the palate. 80/100 Continue reading

  • Tullibardine 2012 The Firkin 49

    This Tullibardine has a lovely mouthfeel, smooth then zesty, much of the sherry influence from the finish comes later on the palate. 85/100 Continue reading

  • Tullibardine 26 Years Old 1989 Single Cask

    Woody oak and tropical fruits prevail in this delicious old dram, I’m left searching a little bit for character here but maybe that’s just my distraction? 86/100 Continue reading

    Tullibardine 26 Years Old 1989 Single Cask

  • Tullibardine 14 Years Old 2006 Rum Finish

    Tullibardine 14 Years Old 2006 Rum Finish Whisky Review: A real sweet-tooth’s delight, the 7 years in ex-Rum has dolloped dessert all over this whisky. A little like ice-cream with a dram poured over it the whisky starts to seep… Continue reading

    Tullibardine 14 Years Old 2006 Rum Finish

  • Tullibardine 22 Years Old 1993 Small Batch

    Tullibardine 22 Years Old 1993 Small Batch (47.3%, WM Cadenhead, Bourbon HHs, 528 Bottles, 2015) Category: Highland single malt scotch whisky Origin: Tullibardine Distillery Bottling: Cadenhead’s Small Batch ABV: 47.3% Cost: £81.04 What they say: A small batch bottling of… Continue reading

    Tullibardine 22 Years Old 1993 Small Batch

  • Tullibardine 228 Burgundy Finish

    Tullibardine 228 Burgundy Cask Finish (43%, OB, 2016) Category: Highland single malt scotch whisky Origin: Tullibardine Distillery Bottling: Picard Vins & Spiritueux ABV: 43% Cost: £40.63 What they say: This is a delicious whisky from Tullibardine, released in 2013. It… Continue reading

    Tullibardine 228 Burgundy Finish

  • SMWS 28.28 Lay your head on my pillow

    Tullibardine 10 Years Old 2005 (60%, SMWS, 28.28 Lay your head on my pillow, Refill Bourbon, 223 Bottles, 2015) Category: Highland single malt scotch whisky Origin: Tullibardine Distillery Bottling: Scotch Malt Whisky Society Cask 28.28 ABV: 60.0% Cost £45.50 Score:… Continue reading

    SMWS 28.28 Lay your head on my pillow