A couple of weeks ago, the Edrington Group sold Tamdhu distillery to Ian Macleod. In 2003, the same companies already exchanged Glengoyne. We can probably expect Tamdhu to be reopened in the near future. It was closed since 2009.
Tamdhu 21 yo 1990 (48,1%, Liquid Sun 2011, sherry butt, 312 btl.)
Tamdhu 21 yo 1990 (48,1%, Liquid Sun 2011, sherry butt, 312 btl.)Nose: heavy sherry with lots of dates, roasted nuts and chocolate notes. Rum & raisins. Prune jam. Soft meaty hints but nothing dirty here. Burnt sugar. Oranges. Similar to the Tamdhu 1990 by Malts of Scotland.
Mouth: a thick mixture of sweet notes (syrup, moscovado sugar, dried fruits) and more savoury notes (herbs, slightly bitter chocolate, cinchona). Some eucalyptus and liquorice. Cocoa and roasted chestnuts. Obviously some wood as well (how else would it get this colour, right?).
Finish: long, bittersweet with liquorice and dark coffee. Slowly drying.
Very heavy sherry, a bit too much for my taste actually and better suited for the winter time. On the other hand, it’s quite flawless and I’m sure it’s spot-on for markets with lots of sherry lovers. Around € 80.
Score: 86/100