Tamdhu Refill Barrel #179 2022
Tamdhu Refill Barrel #179 2022
HED05196
20000 cl
This 200 litre refill barrel was filled in 2022 with Tamdhu new make at a natural cask strength of around 62 percent ABV, with an original regauge litre alcohol of 113. The use of refill American oak allows the distillery character to take centre stage, promoting slow, even maturation. Expect the spirit to develop layers of baked apple, cereal sweetness and soft toffee, supported by subtle vanilla and light oak spice rather than overt wood influence. With time, the cask should gain complexity and texture while retaining freshness and definition.
The purchase price includes three years of professional storage and insurance at Braeside Bond.
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Tamdhu distillery was founded on the banks of the river Spey in Knockando in 1897. Most of the malts produced at the distillery are dedicated to blends – indeed the first time many whisky drinkers will have tasted Tamdhu malts is in such celebrated blends as Famous Grouse and Cutty Sark. However in recent years Tamdhu has earned a very solid reputation for the quality of its own bottled single malts.
In 2013 current brand owner Ian Macleod Distillers released its flagship Tamdhu 10-year-old. This was soon followed by the multi-award-winning Tamdhu ‘Batch Strength’ series and, in 2017, a highly collectible Tamdhu 50-year-old. In addition, for its recent 125th anniversary, Tamdhu released an impressive 18-year-old single malt. A selection of older age-statement bottlings can also be found from independent bottlers such as Gordon & Macphail.
The fruity, spicy Tamdhu house style is largely attributable to its malts being matured exclusively in ex-oloroso casks. This maturation regime also imparts Tamdhu’s characteristic deep copper hue.
