Tamdhu is well-known and much-adored for its excellent use of sherry casks, and those of you with a penchant for single malt with heavy sherry influence will be delighted to know that the distillery's 15 Year Old expression continues that theme. This one has spent is maturation in oloroso sherry casks, resulting in generous helpings of dark fruit and Christmas spice.
Charred pineapple, earthy barley and a hearty slice of dense fruitcake, then some toasty oak warmth, orange zest and fennel.
Still packing heavy dried fruit notes, with a hint of orange oil and dried apricots cutting through. Earthy vanilla appears later on with touches of cedar, leather and cinnamon.
Warm and sweet, with waxy peels, clove, chocolate ice-cream and oily walnut.
Another terrific Tamdhu tipple!
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It is the best 15 year old sherried dram on the market. Yes, better than Glendronach. Better than GlenAllachie. Both of which are very good. It is £10-£20 more, bit it's unique in the way the taste starts gently then builds. It's had a gracious mouthfeel and experience which is unmatched. It is not a steam roller, but a butterfly of a whisky
Sweet and smoothe - not regularly available here in SA. It’s a dessert in a glass that always leaves you wanting more. How about a cask strength 15??
It’s good, very good. But it’s £10 overpriced and lacks the balance and structure of the excellent Glendronach 15.
Full flavoured Sherry bomb that doesn’t disappoint. Wow!
Very enjoyable indeed. The 12yo never did much for me, but this is an excellent drop. If you're a fan of sherried whiskies then this is definitely worth a try. I would go as far as to say that I enjoy it as much as the GlenDronach Allardice, although this is much better value.
