Tamdhu whiskies

History

The distillery was founded at the end of the 19th century by a group of merchants and blenders, at the height of the Speyside boom, and had its own railway access. During the 20th century its whisky went into blends, above all The Famous Grouse, and it even had its own mechanical malting plant. At the end of the 2000s the owning group closed it, and shortly afterwards it was bought by Ian Macleod Distillers, which reopened it and launched its own range of sherry cask malts. Since then its reputation has kept growing.

House style

Tamdhu matures in European and American oak casks seasoned with oloroso sherry, which gives a rich, elegant style: dried fruit, orange, spice, toffee, nuts and a touch of chocolate. The light, fruity spirit lets the sherry express itself without becoming heavy. It uses no peat. It is a balanced sherried Speyside, with a medium, spicy finish. The house’s cask strength editions are more intense and spicy.

Where to start

Tamdhu 12 Year Old is the catalogue’s expression and a great gateway to sherried whiskies: rich, elegant and balanced. You’ll like it if you enjoy dried fruit and spice. Drink it neat or with a few drops of water. If you like it, compare it with Macallan or Glenfarclas, other Speyside sherry houses. It is a highly recommendable malt to give to someone who enjoys sherried whiskies.

• Tamdhu 12 Year OldSingle malt · 43% ABV