Tullibardine
The Murray - 2013 Cask Strength
- 56.1
- 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.
Distilled in 2013 and bottled in 2026, this limited edition 12 Year Old bottling is apart of The Marquess Collection. This is a nod to famous historical figures who bore the Marquess of Tullibardine title in Scotland for centuries, and the rich history of the Tullibardine region. Fully matured in first-fill Bourbon barrels and bottled at cask strength. This beautifully layered whisky greets you with the warmth of seasoned oak and the gentle depth of toasted barley. Sweet, medium-bodied and spicy.
Official Tasting Notes
Nose - Vanilla pod, creamy custard with roasted/toasted barley malt and light biscuit notes.
Taste - Sweet notes of buttery toffee and honeycomb, balanced by mid-palate complexity that emerges through dark fruit undertones, married with toasted oak and nuts and a subtle wood spice.
Finish - Warming vanilla provides a soft, rounded lingering 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.
Distilled in 2013 and bottled in 2026, this limited edition 12 Year Old bottling is apart of The Marquess Collection. This is a nod to famous historical figures who bore the Marquess of Tullibardine title in Scotland for centuries, and the rich history of the Tullibardine region. Fully matured in first-fill Bourbon barrels and bottled at cask strength. This beautifully layered whisky greets you with the warmth of seasoned oak and the gentle depth of toasted barley. Sweet, medium-bodied and spicy.
Official Tasting Notes
Nose - Vanilla pod, creamy custard with roasted/toasted barley malt and light biscuit notes.
Taste - Sweet notes of buttery toffee and honeycomb, balanced by mid-palate complexity that emerges through dark fruit undertones, married with toasted oak and nuts and a subtle wood spice.
Finish - Warming vanilla provides a soft, rounded lingering 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