Tamnavulin Double Cask was the first release from the distillery since the 1990s! Over the past 20 or so years, the distillery changed hands from Invergordon Distillers to Whyte & MacKay, closed a few years later and reopened in 2007. Much of its single malt output is used in blends, but a few casks of single malt would sneak out as indie bottlings to allow us a rare taste of Tamnavulin - but now they've got their very own expression! They initially mature the whisky in American oak barrels before treating it to a finishing period in sherry casks.
Chocolate mousse, extra thick double cream with a dusting of brown sugar, stewed apples and blackberries.
Christmas pudding, chocolate brownies, yellow plum and toffee-coated barley.
Spiced rum sweetness lingers on the finish.
I expected my first single malt to taste good, but didn't expect it to taste this good! Far superior to any other blended whisky I ever tasted. Floral, fruity, delicate yet rich, love everything about it.
A very smooth Whisky with a hint of spice. It depends on your mood and taste buds as to whether or not you like this young double cask whisky. Personally I rather like it, not too harsh and definitely not smoky. I grew up knowing Whisky and whilst this one is young, its still got a kick to it. Please don't add Ice or Coke! That would just ruin it. Maybe a small amount of tepid water, just take the harshness off.
£20 on a well known online retailer and has been for some time. A great whisky at that price.
Passable only for the price. Needs to have water added.
A decent single malt from Speyside. Rich and full bodied, but still not that heavy. I like it very much and really recommend. A very good price too.
