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Whisky Review: Tamdhu 12 Year

We review Tamdhu 12 Year Old, a Speyside style Scotch single malt matured in refill American and European Oloroso sherry casks.

OVERALL RATING

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Tamdhu 12 Year Old review

Tasting Notes

About:

Tamdhu Speyside Scotch Whisky aged in sherry casks; 43% abv; $74.99 SRP.
Appearance:
Straw, with the slightest hint of copper.
Nose:
Figs and fresh fruit – it is a little intoxicating. Diving a little deeper there are sweet, bread type desserts like yellow cake. There is some evident sherry influence on the back end ,with touches of red wine.
Palate:
A tart puckering start with charcoal and peat smoke. It evolves into red fruit over the palate, with some residual sugar sweetness across the tongue. The body has a medium oily quality to it, almost syrupy in the mouth. As we encroach on the finish we are greeted with a nice dry oak and red wine finish. The sherry comes shining through. The whole profile is delicate, while maintaining enough structure to be complex.
Finish:
Comments:
This is delightful and exactly where you want a 12-year expression. The flavors are easy to identify, there are plenty of them to find, and the profile evolves across each sip appropriately. I found this to be nicely balanced with each flavor while maintaining approachability.rnrnSometimes a young Scotch wants to be too mellow or hits with too many flavors that are softened with age. This hits a wonderful sweet spot, and there is plenty to enjoy for every level of Scotch drinker. As far as starting expressions go, this is very good.

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Charles Steele

Charles Steele, a Portland-based attorney, is a native of the Pacific Northwest. His legal background provides him with an analytical approach to understanding whiskey and other aged spirits. Primarily a legal writer, freelancing for The Whiskey Wash offers Charles a unique opportunity to showcase his versatility as a writer. Although his preference lies with whiskey and whiskey-based cocktails, he has a profound appreciation for all unique and unconventional liquors, from Malört to Ojen - if it's peculiar, he's intrigued.

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