Tullibardine 500 Sherry Finish Single Malt Scotch Whisky
$56.00
Lightly glazed with slick golden sherry, the vibrant peach, pear, and cereal flavors assume rare levels of sumptuousness. Light but richly flavored, the core notes of toffee and vanilla are framed by barely-present white pepper and wintergreen.
UBC: 95 pts.
About
The history of Tullibardine as a location for brewing and distilling is one of the oldest in Scotland. Located in Blackford, the gateway to the Highlands, it was here in 1488 that the young King James 4th of Scotland stopped by on his way to his coronation, to purchase beer from the local brewery. This is recorded as the first public purchase of beer. In 1503 the brewery received the first Royal Charter issued by James IV, in recognition of the fine beer produced at Tullibardine. In 1947 William Delme Evans began converting the original brewery buildings that remained into a distillery, and in 1949 the first spirit was distilled at the newly named Tullibardine Distillery. The name in Gaelic means ‘lookout hill’, and was taken from the small medieval chapel built in 1446, which is close to the distillery.
For about 12 months, Tullibardine 500 Sherry Finish Single Malt Scotch Whisky has been finished off in Sherry Butts, which are 500 litres in size. This has created an intense, dark, rich brown whisky. There are hints of toffee and apples with an edge of cereal notes. On the palate, vanilla and toffee abound with dates and spice.
Tasting Notes
NOSE: Hints of toffee and apples with an edge of cereal notes.
PALATE: Vanilla, toffee, dates and spice.
FINISH: Long, white pepper, and wintergreen.
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