Tamdhu 12 Year Old Sherry Oak | Tamdhu
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A Benchmark Sherry-Matured Speyside Malt
Tamdhu 12 Year Old is matured exclusively in Oloroso sherry oak casks, showcasing the distillery's longstanding dedication to full sherry cask maturation. Bottled at 43% ABV with natural colour, this flagship expression delivers a rich Speyside character layered with dried fruits, warming spice and sweet oak, making it one of Scotland's finest value-driven sherried single malts.
Every drop is matured solely in carefully selected sherry-seasoned oak casks, allowing wood influence to shape both colour and flavour naturally. The result is a beautifully balanced whisky that highlights Tamdhu's commitment to traditional maturation while offering remarkable depth for its age.
Tasting Notes
- Nose: Cinnamon pastries, sweet oak, dried fruits, vanilla and a refreshing hint of mint.
- Palate: Rich and silky with banana, malt biscuits, raisins, sherry sweetness and warming baking spices.
- Finish: Long and balanced with dried fruits, gentle spice, soft oak and a faint touch of peat smoke.
Specifications
- Classification: Scotch Whisky
- Style: Single Malt
- Region: Speyside, Scotland
- Distillery: Tamdhu
- Age: 12 Years
- Cask Type: Oloroso Sherry Oak Casks
- ABV: 43.0%
- Colouring: Natural Colour
- Volume: 700ml
- Presentation: Includes Original Box
About the Distillery
Founded in 1897 on the banks of the River Spey, Tamdhu has built its modern reputation around a singular philosophy: maturing every whisky exclusively in Oloroso sherry oak casks. This unwavering focus has transformed the distillery into one of Speyside's leading names for richly sherried single malts, combining traditional craftsmanship with exceptional wood management.
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Please review all product images carefully. Minor cosmetic wear to labels, capsules, cartons, or presentation cases may be present due to age, long-term storage, or secondary-market sourcing.
Natural variation in fill level, packaging condition, and label ageing can occur in older releases and forms part of the character of mature collectible whisky.
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Speyside, Scotland
Elegant. Fruity. Spirit-driven.
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