Single Malt
Scotland
1 Apr 2009
1 Oct 2022
Distilled at Tamnavulin on the banks of Speyside's River Livet, a superb 13-year-old single malt found its way into our collection of casks. Matured in a refill hogshead between 2009 and 2022, 381 bottles are now here at MoM Towers, waiting to find a new home.
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Creamy rice pudding, soft peaches, and fresh apricot are followed by Rich Tea biscuits, delicately floral honey, and a hint of citrus zest.
Rich butterscotch opens the gates for a flood of vanilla fudge while enjoyable dustings of baking spice bring a touch of heat beside buttery, peppery oak.
Creamy barley rides throughout, with silky, oaken vanilla aplenty.
I have loved Tamnavulin for quite some time. While many take issue with the sweetness of the newer iterations, I find them to be quite refreshing. This age statement version is an absolute must for any collector that likes a nice, strong and flavourful Tamnavulin made whisky.
Nose: fresh cream, lemon citrus, malt vinegar. Palate: Really creamy vanilla that clings to the mouth, butteries, gentle pepper spices, lovely cereal notes. A really nice dram.
I was one of the few who liked the old Tamnavulin before it was mothballed. I regularly bought Gordon and MacPhail cask-strength Tamnavulin in the old days. My favourite tipple. I was downright disappointed with new stuff when it re-opened. Too sweet, too dark, too much trying to appeal to new customers. Bu this 13 year-old is the real thing. Light coloured, and subtle flavoured. Almost like an Islay in phenol, but not peaty or seaweedy. Most of you won't like it. You had better leave it for me to drink instead.
