Tullibardine Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Distillery Tasting Notes For All Vintages

Tullibardine Single Malt Scotch Whisky Vintage 1988 –
ABV 46% 70cl

The Quincentennial malt celebrating the 500th Anniversary of King James IV’s coronation.

The 1988 is a light, refreshing malt that exhibits all the quaffable characteristics of the Tullibardine family of single malts.
With hints of vanilla on the nose and white chocolate in the finish,
This is a well-mannered malt; an easy going whisky that’s simply a pleasure to drink.

Tullibardine Single Malt Scotch Whisky Vintage 1975 –
Single Cask Bottling Cask Strength 70cl

A deep gold colour with traces of amber.
A really promising nose – marzipan, Crème Anglaise in choux pastry, touches of butter scotch, sweet scented flower buds.
The palate is strong and full bodied – vanilla, dried fruits, dark chocolate, orange bitters – with a touch of spice, and a long drying finish.
A very fine example of Tullibardine.

Tullibardine Single Malt Scotch Whisky Vintage 1966 – World Cup Edition – single cask bottling cask strength 70cl

Deep amber in colour with ruby highlights.
Cinnamon, liquorice, dried fruits, big and round with a delightful long and mellow finish.
It has been described as an exceptional dram which has aged extremely well!

Tullibardine Vintage 1966 – single cask bottling cask strength 70cl

A rich rosewood colour,
With treacle, creme caramel, dried fruit and marizpan to the nose.
Flavours - creamy texture with liquorice, Christmas pudding and rich toffee.
It is described as being really special and well aged with an after taste to match.

Tullibardine Single Malt Scotch Whisky Vintage 1965 –
Single cask bottling cask strength 70cl

With a lovely deep magenta colour
This malt from a sherry hogshead is big-bodied, smooth and quite ethereal.
Rich and fragrant on the nose – almond oil, ratafia biscuits and floral perfume –
Gently chewy with dried fruit flavours on the palate and a good balance of primary tastes.
Wonderfully intense and concentrated – an unusual whisky – one for the connoisseur.

Tullibardine Single Malt Scotch Whisky Vintage 1964 –
Single cask bottling cask strength 70cl

A malt of masterful proportion,
The 1964 has a depth and character that will have you toasting the artistry of our master distiller.

Rich and fragrant on the nose,
With a quite delectable sweetness – and no trace of wood.
The 1964 has a power that never overwhelms; the light Tullibardine touch sees to that.

Tullibardine Single Malt Scotch Whisky Vintage 1993
Marsala Wood Finish – single cask bottling ABV 46% 70cl

Specially selected 1993 spirit was re-casked into a Marsala cask for approxamatly 1 year after careful monitoring by the Distillery Manager.

The Marsala has been described as “a Marsala/Fortified Wine drinker’s ticket to Single Malt Scotch Whisky with a long lasting flavour and interesting finish”.
Fresh with hints of butterscotch, peardrops and honey on the nose, and to the taste very soft yet spicy with touches of cinnamon and pine needles.

Tullibardine Single Malt Scotch Whisky Vintage 1993
Moscatel Wood Finish – single cask bottling ABV 46% 70cl

Specially selected 1993 spirit was re-casked into a Moscatel cask for only 5 months; this was at all times carefully monitoring by the Distillery Manager.

The Moscatel has been described as a very exciting and unusual bottling of fabulous colour and easy, soft flavours.
Medium bodied, sweet and winey nose.
Soft, fruity and chewy taste with a long, floral and raisiny with a tang of lemons finish.

Moscatel comes from the Muscat grape – a small type of grape that can be very sweet and aromatic. It is also a common name for several varieties of rich sweet wine.

Tullibardine Single Malt Scotch Whisky Vintage 1993
Port Wood Finish – single cask bottling ABV 46% 70cl

Specially selected 1993 spirit was re-casked into a ‘port pipe’; it was carefully monitored for 11 months before bottling.

This is described as having a distinctive grapiness at first with a rich wine/port flavour. Yet seemingly light with woody notes.
Sweet with wood raisin, citrus’s then lingering well through the tongue towards the back to deliver some spicy notes and more citrus.

Tullibardine Single Malt Scotch Whisky Vintage 1993
Rum Wood Finish – single cask bottling ABV 46% 70cl

Specially selected 1993 was re-casked into a Rum cask for 9 months, being constantly monitored prior to bottling.

Light, golden in colour
With light sweetness, sugar cane to the nose.
Undiluted it tastes of honeysuckle and orange citrus, even rose water.
The rum sweetness and Tullibardine characters are released with a dash of water.
It offers a long lasting finish.
The 1993 is enhanced by the additional maturation in Rum which brings multi-dimensional flavours.

Serve with a warm or chilled dessert – bread and butter or sticky toffee puddings even ice cream!

Tullibardine Single Malt Scotch Whisky Vintage 1993
Sherry Wood Finish – single cask bottling ABV 46% 70cl

Specially selected 1993 spirit was re-casked into an ‘Oloroso’ sherry cask for about 18 months and carefully monitored by the Distillery Manager prior to bottling.

Described as having a deep amber colour with a toffee, butterscotch and vanilla sweetness nose but when water is added a fruity and sweetly fragrance is released. A dry and fresh, mouth drying and spicy taste which when water is added gives a nuttiness to the taste. Perfect with or without water – indeed a very drinkable dram!