Tullibardine
500 Sherry Cask Finish
- 43
- 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.
Sherry casks come in various sizes. A hogshead contains 250 litres, whilst a butt holds 500 litres. After a long maturation in ex-Bourbon Oak casks, the Tullibardine 500 Sherry Cask Finish was re-casked into 500 litre Sherry butts for a further period of maturation.
Official Tasting Notes
Colour - The deep, nutty brown colour comes from the time spent in the sherry casks. Alongside lots of the aromas and flavours you’d expect.
Nose - On the nose there’s intense toffee apple notes with a hint of oatmeal.
Palate - A spicy, viscous mouthfeel and more Christmas spices on the palate, before ending with sweet dates and a peppery finish.
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.
Sherry casks come in various sizes. A hogshead contains 250 litres, whilst a butt holds 500 litres. After a long maturation in ex-Bourbon Oak casks, the Tullibardine 500 Sherry Cask Finish was re-casked into 500 litre Sherry butts for a further period of maturation.
Official Tasting Notes
Colour - The deep, nutty brown colour comes from the time spent in the sherry casks. Alongside lots of the aromas and flavours you’d expect.
Nose - On the nose there’s intense toffee apple notes with a hint of oatmeal.
Palate - A spicy, viscous mouthfeel and more Christmas spices on the palate, before ending with sweet dates and a peppery finish.
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