Tullibardine
15 Years Old
- 43
- 15 Years Old
- 70cl
- Taste: 2
- Highlands
Tullibardine Distillery is located in Blackford, Perthshire. Tullibardine’s history of brewing and distilling dates back to 1488, when King James IV of Scotland stopped by the site, a brewery at the time, to purchase beer. This was recorded as the first public purchase of beer in Scotland. William Delme-Evans, a distillery specialist, founded the distillery in 1949. William found that the mineral rich character and purity of the water from...
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Tullibardine Distillery is located in Blackford, Perthshire. Tullibardine’s history of brewing and distilling dates back to 1488, when King James IV of Scotland stopped by the site, a brewery at the time, to purchase beer. This was recorded as the first public purchase of beer in Scotland.
William Delme-Evans, a distillery specialist, founded the distillery in 1949. William found that the mineral rich character and purity of the water from nearby springs situated in Perthshire’s Ochil Hills was perfect for distillation. The Ochil Hills are well known for the gold that was once mined from them.
In 1995, its then owner, Whyte and Mackay, mothballed it, but Tullibardine Distillery Ltd resumed production after acquiring it in 2003. Picard Vins & Spiritueux, a French firm, took over the company in 2011. The distillery is now thriving with a cooperage, maturation warehouses, blending facility and a bottling line all located on-site.
After the reopening of the distillery in 2003, Tullibardine 15 year old, was first distilled. The master distiller has carefully matured it in first-fill bourbon casks, overseeing the process in the traditional warehouses located at the foot of the Ochil Hills.
This exceptional single malt delivers a nose of delicate dried hay and parma violets. Additionally, you'll find touches of baked apple, cloves and vanilla ice-cream. Notes of freshly baked scones with hints of strawberry jam and clotted cream, marry with delicate spices, with a finish of subtle nuttiness. This whisky is pleasantly nostalgic of summer days gone by.
William Delme-Evans, a distillery specialist, founded the distillery in 1949. William found that the mineral rich character and purity of the water from nearby springs situated in Perthshire’s Ochil Hills was perfect for distillation. The Ochil Hills are well known for the gold that was once mined from them.
In 1995, its then owner, Whyte and Mackay, mothballed it, but Tullibardine Distillery Ltd resumed production after acquiring it in 2003. Picard Vins & Spiritueux, a French firm, took over the company in 2011. The distillery is now thriving with a cooperage, maturation warehouses, blending facility and a bottling line all located on-site.
After the reopening of the distillery in 2003, Tullibardine 15 year old, was first distilled. The master distiller has carefully matured it in first-fill bourbon casks, overseeing the process in the traditional warehouses located at the foot of the Ochil Hills.
This exceptional single malt delivers a nose of delicate dried hay and parma violets. Additionally, you'll find touches of baked apple, cloves and vanilla ice-cream. Notes of freshly baked scones with hints of strawberry jam and clotted cream, marry with delicate spices, with a finish of subtle nuttiness. This whisky is pleasantly nostalgic of summer days gone by.
Tasting Rating Guide
1: Light, good for beginners - an aperitif on a summers day, i.e. Glengoyne, Auchentoshan
2: Also good for beginners but with more depth and body - a little stronger than 1, ie. Glenmorangie, Speyburn
3: A dram for everyone, a little more complex so the palate requires a little more experience, i.e. Cragganmore, Macallan
4: A stronger spirit, a big whisky with lots of character and body, excellent after dinner, i.e. Lagavulin, Laphroaig