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Whisky Review: Tamdhu 18 Year Old

We review Tamdhu 18 Year Old, aged entirely in in American and European Oloroso casks before being bottled at 46.8% ABV.

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Tamdhu 18 Year Old review

Tasting Notes

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Aged 18 years entirely in American and European Oloroso casks, this whisky is bottled at 46.8% ABV and is un-chill filtered.
Appearance:
Compared to the 15 Year Old reviewed the other day, the three extra years show in the color, reflecting a darker amber-golden in the glass. Legs and viscosity are great.
Nose:
Again, compared to the 15, the nuttiness on the nose is even more pronounced. There’s deeper chocolate, almond toffee, a little bit of butterscotch, a nudge of oak, and some earthy mushrooms.
Palate:
This is deep in the nutty richness on the palate in a way that’s vibrantly popping in the mouth. It’s also decadent with dark chocolate, toasted almonds, subtle brown sugar, developed vanilla, and some unique dryness.
Finish:
The finish holds here, giving a long and distinguished dryness and nuttiness that lingers in a happy way.
Comments:
While the 15 Year Old was definitely of note, the 18 Year Old, with just a three-year difference, sings to the heavens. This is a sherry bomb whisky at the height of its greatness, there is no doubt.

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.

Nino Kilgore-Marchetti

Nino Kilgore-Marchetti is the founder of The Whiskey Wash, an award-winning whiskey lifestyle website dedicated to informing and entertaining consumers about whisk(e)y globally. As a whisk(e)y journalist, expert, and judge, he has written extensively about the subject, been interviewed in various media outlets, and provided tasting input on many whiskeys at competitions.

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