Tamdhu 19 Year Old "Old Malt Cask" K&L Exclusive Single Barrel Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky (750ml)

More incredibly affordable mature whisky from Old Malt Cask here. Now we're onto one of Speysides hidden heros. The Tamdhu name is being brought back by Ian Macloed in a big way. There 12 year old is nearly the same price as this special whisky and they're insisting on only releasing sherried version of this lovely whisky. Of course, sometimes we actually want to see what something tastes like and in particular when we know they taste so good, like Tamdhu. This lovely expressive malt is somewhat closed and restrained at first. Butter and apples on the nose, some fresh nuts as well. Sweet malt and a medium bodied on the palate. Like so many of these great cask strength bottlings, a splash of water is truly a requirement for full enjoyment. Now we have this explosive nose of honeysuckle, ripe pineapple, sugar candies, fresh bay and agave syrup. ON the palate it rich and filled with sweetness and finesse. Creamy and round it can only be described as chuggable. Too round, too clean, too easy. Absolutely impeccable spirit. Do not forget that you want more than a drop of water here otherwise you'll be left with a very mild and restrained Tamdhu.