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Tamdhu 15-year-old

Overall rating
86.22/100
votes
497
Whiskybase ID
WB127069
Category
Single Malt
Distillery
Bottler
Distillery Bottling
Bottling serie
Limited Release
Bottled
08.02.2019
Stated Age
15 years old
Casktype
Sherry Oak Casks
Number of bottles
24000
Strength
46.0 % Vol.
Size
700 ml 750 ml
Barcode
5010852040661
Added on
04 mar 2019 3:57 pm by Noface83
UncoloredNon-chillfiltered
Tamdhu 15-year-old
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Tamdhu 15-year-old
Photo by Likudi
Tamdhu 15-year-old
Photo by Likudi
Tamdhu 15-year-old
Photo by Likudi
Tamdhu 15-year-old
Photo by Likudi

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Whisky Reviews for Tamdhu 15-year-old

86 users have left a review for this whisky and scored it an average of 86.22 points

  1. WhiskyNotes scored this whisky 88 points Expert Senior

    https://www.whiskynotes.be/2019/tamdhu/tamdhu-15-years/

    Nose: a modern, rounded and thick nose. Dense fruitcake, dried figs, plenty of raisins and rich toffee. Apfelstrudel with hints of vanilla. Some brighter notes of orange peel and red berry jam. Earthy spice underneath, mainly cinnamon and nutmeg. Mouth: quite jammy although there are strong spicy notes too. Baked pears, oranges, blackcurrant. Toasted walnuts, Heering cherry, bitter almonds. Cinnamon and hints of coffee. Peppered lemon in the end. Finish: long, rich, on dried fruits, chocolate and peppery oak.

    A modern, rich and vibrant sherry profile. The active oak is balanced by enough juicy fruits. Quite a benchmark in this genre I would say, overtaking recent GlenDronach in my book. Let’s just hope they make consistent follow-up batches. A tad expensive, but recommended nonetheless.

  2. dRambo scored this whisky 85 points Connoisseur

    modern sticky sherry profile - no Saftmalt but somehow boring and for its price too tasty - but comes closer to the old Glendronach Revival Style for me as the current of Rachel
    • Nose
      86 86
      dried figs, orange, citrus zests, grapefruit peel, sweet, apricot, bitter almond
    • Taste
      86 86
      slightly dry, oily, syrupy - needs a small drop of water to open - dried dates and figs, plum jam, orange, apricot, chocolate, some leather, fine oak tones
    • Finish
      84 84
      warm and sweet - but even after a big long chewed gulp not really medium long

  3. Tommyknocker scored this whisky 88 points Expert Senior

    A terrific sherry standard. The favor of the early batch? I hope later bottlings can keep this level.
    • Nose
      superficially beautiful, tart fruit notes, blood orange, cherry, chocolate, raisins and new wooden furniture. Very round, nothing sticks out. Great composed.
    • Taste
      very full for 46%, also here initially dark, juicy fruit, nectarine, blackberry. Then dark chocolate with cherry filling, Jaffa Cake Kirsch. spicy oak notes. Again very round and velvety soft.
    • Finish
      long, raisins, cherries and leather.

  4. Mannix65 scored this whisky 86 points Connoisseur

    • Nose
      86 86
    • Taste
      87 87
    • Finish
      86 86

  5. Moses scored this whisky 86 points Connoisseur

    Such notes are almost more exhausting to write than complex ones. The fact is: “Sherry driven straight malt without rough edges. Then the list of all sherry profiles without sounding boring, done. Conclusion: a great malt after work. But not anymore. Yes, it deserves respect because the PLV is (barely) ok. With the grandiose bottle and the chic box, it is always worth a gift.
    • Nose
      Very subtle and silky smooth, the nose offers all standard sherry flavors as expected. He does it masterfully and doesn't disappoint anyone, I'm sure of that. Also a great nose to bring newcomers closer to whisky.
    • Taste
      The texture feels a bit dusty and floury to the touch. But only at the beginning, because saliva immediately makes it wonderfully sweet and creamy. In the transition it becomes peppery and warm and solidly drying. The whole thing looks balanced and deliberately smoothed. Masterful blending.
      I think that's intentional. Very pleasant.
    • Finish
      Relatively long finish for its age with pleasantly delicate, spicy and dry fruit notes. The ground white pepper remains present and accompanies the surprisingly good farewell. That's exactly why he gets a solid 86 from me. Thanks for the great rehearsal to André.

  6. robbert88 scored this whisky 86 points Expert Senior

    • Nose
      Much more fruity than the 12 year old tamdhu. Apple, pear, orange zest, sherry, grapefruit
    • Taste
      Lemon tarts, vanilla, a little leather and perfume.
    • Finish
      Long and warming. Here is most of the sherry, apple pie, sultana and just when you think the aftertaste is over, there is a small smoke in it.

  7. Hvdree scored this whisky 84 points Connoisseur

    • Nose
      85 85
    • Taste
      84 84
    • Finish
      84 84

  8. thijs100 scored this whisky 87 points Connoisseur

    A tad on the expensive side, this is nonetheless one of your better options this category.
    • Nose
      Where other modern sherry whiskies can sometimes feel immature, that's not the case at all here. It's thick and packed with sultanas, butterscotch, toffee, orange zest and raspberry jam. Soft spices like cinnamon and a coffee-like influence add some welcome layers of complexity.
    • Taste
      Hints of cappuccino and gentle notes of pepper and nutmeg. Oily and mouthcoating with Maraschino cherries, peanut skins, sweet oranges and notes of cassis. Really enjoyable.
    • Finish
      Lingering spices, dried fruits and some charred oak.

  9. Totoro scored this whisky 83 points Connoisseur

    • Nose
      84 84
      The 12-year-old with more intensity and even more (American) oak. Getting almost a bit woodshoppy here (wood shavings, sawdust). Also a darker sherry influence than in the 10 and 12 , by which I mean that we're heading more toward umami here: lovage, meat broth, crema di balsamico... Good, but perhaps a bit closed-up, and water doesn't seem to change it much. There's also a peppery side to it that seems to come from pretty active American oak.
    • Taste
      84 84
      Walks the tightrope between savory/spicy with liquorice, black pepper (and peppery oak), soy sauce and sweet/juicy, with sweet marinated tomatoes, ripe oranges, toffee. Very nice and very intense, but - speaking of intensity - there's a definite amount of heat that distracts from and intrudes upon the flavors.
    • Finish
      82 82
      Quite some heat as it goes down. Whereas the 10 and 12 are tame kittens, the Batch Strength and this one are uncomfortably hot. Seems to be the distillate, so my advice is to go for the weaker (at or around 43%) or the older (more than 20-year-old) Tamdhus.

  10. ctu scored this whisky 86 points Connoisseur

    Corresponding the old Glendronach Revival, but it's a bit weaker. Nice piece. 86/87.
    • Nose
      86 86
      Citruses, sherry, fig, green apple, caramel, honey, malt and spicy oak.
    • Taste
      87 87
      Oily and creamy. Sherry, antique leather, malt, orange peel, cocoa and spicy oak.
    • Finish
      86 86
      Medium length, spicy, sweet.

  11. pecathor scored this whisky 86 points Expert Junior

    nose is much more interesting than the taste to me.. More specific, fuller.. Very nice and interesting sherry, will need to explore Tamdhu more:)
    • Nose
      87 87
      fruity, orange peel, chocolate, leather and tobacco notes in the backround
    • Taste
      85 85
      chocolate, plenty of different fruit, apple pie, slightly spicy, oak notes
    • Finish
      86 86
      rather long, slightly spicy, sherry influence, again a smoky notes

  12. pepappp scored this whisky 86 points Member Senior

    • Nose
      86 86
    • Taste
      86 86
    • Finish
      85 85

  13. The_Osprey scored this whisky 86 points Expert Senior

    Tamdhu aged 15 years SSMSW 46%.

    50ml miniature at home May 2022.

    Dark golden, on the brink of turning light amber.

    Aroma needs a little time. It’s more floral than fruity on first impact. Mixed rose petals. Then some orange blossom, maybe dried orange peel and raisin. Some standard 'ginger and apple' like I always get from sherry casks, but the profile here is at least equally floral. Nice, ‘refined’. Grows in intensity over time. Gains some chocolatey vibes and settles on green raisin eventually.

    Body is watery to lightly oily.

    Taste is light on impact, an almost effervescent-seeming saltiness rises up. Apple flesh. Some bitter char. Soft woodiness into the finish. Building spice, which becomes dominant – clove, chilli, cinnamon, nutmeg integrating with the burnt wood. After say 35ml each sip seems to leapfrog more into the spicy finish.

    This is categorically not a sherry bomb, and that suits me down to the ground. Tamdhu are specialists in honest and sympathetic sherry cask maturation and it shows in the glass. Quite a nice ethereal character to it. Very easy to drink, some complexity.

    Enjoyable but I actually prefer their 12 year old, which is half the price. This is an airier, more austere, spicier and more ‘refined’ dram whereas the 12 is more obviously European oak driven and, to my palate, a little richer. I like both but yes I prefer the 12, which is great news for my wallet, and I don’t think I’d personally splash out on a bottle of the 15 given the alternatives at the price point. 3.6/86

  14. Hsh scored this whisky 85 points Expert Junior

    Steamed Sherry Ginger Raisin Orange
    It feels like I used a high-quality sherry tin, but at the same time
    The more you drink, the softer and more balanced you feel.
    It makes me wonder what would have happened if it was Sherry Pitt.
    • Nose
      84 84
    • Taste
      85 85
    • Finish
      86 86

  15. cloudyweedram scored this whisky 85 points Expert Junior

    I tasted this in pair with a Macallan 15Yo Double Wood. While that one gives lot of butterscotch, this one is more wood-forward.
    • Nose
      85 85
      The nose begun with damp forest note, in a good way. There's quite some pencil shaves which showed the wood influence. Saffron, black tea, and cardboard paper followed through. Dried plum, grape soda, orange flavoured pressed candy were found. Sweet tangerine and orange sorbet appeared after some time which gave a pleasant twist.
    • Taste
      84 84
      It's drier, more austere and more woody than the Macallan 15Yo. A different profile. It also has a butterscotch mouthfeel, but quickly overwhelmed by cocoa and roasted nuts. Dried dark fruits were there, as they have to be.
    • Finish
      85 85
      Instead of warming the chest little by little, like the other one did, this one gave a good long chest warming feeling. The aftertaste is a little too bitter to my liking, The good thing is there is very little resinous aftertaste.

  16. HYTTTTTT scored this whisky 84 points Member Senior

    A good sherry barrel product, the smell is quite satisfactory, the taste is like a fortified version of Macallan 12, the alcohol is also stronger, and the wine is oily.

  17. Francishomola scored this whisky 87 points Expert Junior

    A bit shy on the nose,
    • Nose
      sweet, creamy, vanilla, nutty, spices, slight fruit, apple, little sourness
    • Taste
      Sweet-Sour, Intense, taste follows a nose,
    • Finish
      Medium finish, a little bit nutty,

  18. ffmdino did not rate this whisky Connoisseur

    one of those "new" sherry malts
    I liked it in its own way; just to enjoy
    you can add a few drops of water to it
    • Nose
      Sherry full of the new kind, light oak, nutmeg, figs?, dark compote, minimal maggi, minimal lemon comes, sulphur, slightly spicy, sweetness, some vanilla, at least a chemical note, light cola-cherry note
      with water: more oak

      from the 1920s: the sulfur note is getting stronger, liquorice, minimal gum, sherry, dried herbs, light rose scent, minimal cola, a note that I can't name but it fits beautifully
    • Taste
      oily, strong, almost sticky
      fresh oak, sherry, sweetness, light raisins, maggi herb, light leather, wild berries, light sulphur, at least a chemical note that is not disturbing

      with water: tart, more bitter
    • Finish
      medium to long
      Shery, sweet, slightly spicy, tangy red berries (a mix), slightly Maggi, slightly sulphur

      with water: warm, lots of nutty notes

  20. Jean_Dubois scored this whisky 87 points Expert Junior

    • Nose
      87 87
    • Taste
      87 87
    • Finish
      86 86

  21. ed-99 scored this whisky 78 points Newbie

    glue smell, powerful yet accessible. caramel. taste lingers well

  22. Monte Gehro scored this whisky 85 points Expert Senior

    Notes from a blind tasting

    Quite tasty, pretty straight forward, but there is a little lack of tension.
    • Nose
      Light sherry, some sulfur, light and red fruits, sweetness, no smoke.
    • Taste
      Creamy and mild in the beginning, sherry like in the nose, only with time does it add a little spice.
    • Finish
      Good medium length, the flavors fade evenly.

  23. PuddingmitHaut did not rate this whisky Expert Senior

    Very sweet and very fruity, very sherry, with a hint of sulfur,
    On the palate there is a lot of spice

  24. hlz30 scored this whisky 85 points Expert Senior

    • Nose
      85 85
      The aroma indicates certain profoundity. A duo of dark and milk chocolate, grape peel, cream brulee, sultana, ripen plums, caramel, stewed apple and sour, spiced orange peel.
    • Taste
      85 85
      This is not those watery whisky, and it's got certain thickness texture on the palate. Malty fragrant, dark chocolate, cloves, ginger, mocha coffee. Spiciness was evident on the tongue.
    • Finish
      84 84
      Medium length and drying. Cinamon, croisant, fennel and mild hint of bubblegum

  25. Stobk scored this whisky 75 points Expert Junior

    Sherry, sweet, malt,fruit

  26. JoachimV scored this whisky 89 points Expert Junior

    • Nose
      Apricot, caramel, orange, dried figs, peach, raisins, mandarin and raspberries.
    • Taste
      Orange, apricots, mango, dried figs, raisins, a raspberry, some pepper, cloves, cinnamon and almonds.
    • Finish
      Almonds, orange and dark chocolate.

      One of my favorite whiskys! Too bad it's quite expensive, but it tastes so good to me!

  27. Stanzeflasche scored this whisky 87 points Expert Senior

    From the first nose, we have a nice fruit basket, with first tropical fruits, pineapple, papaya, coconut, then red fruits, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, finally some orchard fruits, pears, juicy apples, grapes white. Almonds, cashews, and a pinch of salt to finish. Very nice palate, on fermented fruits, always this fruit basket, but this time they have been crushed and mixed together, and left for a few hours in the sun. A little calva side. The finish is not very long, quite robust all the same, earthy and fruity. Heather.

    https://ilikesky2020.blogspot.com/2021/10/tamdhu-15-yo-sherry-oak-casks.html
    • Nose
      87 87
    • Taste
      87 87
    • Finish
      86 86

  28. ThinLizzy scored this whisky 87 points Connoisseur

    • Nose
      87 87
    • Taste
      87 87
    • Finish
      86 86

  29. romantickizzel scored this whisky 88 points Member Junior

    Consistently good and not much batch variation with different bottles. Really hits it's stride half way through the bottle savoury warehouse notes salty funk with sherried sweetness. great use of casks. solid 15 yo !!!

  30. jykoo scored this whisky 85 points Expert Junior

    • Nose
      86 86
      Medium intensity, Flora, Orange, nail polish, dusty, herbaceous and a little hint of rubber note.
    • Taste
      85 85
      Medium + intensity, crumbly, with even more cooked fruity, jammy sweetness,
    • Finish
      83 83
      Medium finish, some smokiness in the end

  31. Don Cassi scored this whisky 85 points Expert Senior

    Very spicy nose: cinnamon, nutmeg, some cocoa, behind it only very fine dried fruit aromas and some dried orange peel, plus some polish. Well composed but a touch too weak and uncomplex.

    A similar picture in the mouth: great spicy-fruity nuances that remind me of Glendronach but unfortunately a bit too watery.

    Lots of chocolate and espresso, nuts, some tobacco and dried fruit on the finish. Unfortunately a bit too weak.
    Length: 5/10

    Great sherry-heavy malt, could be a great one, but unfortunately suffers a bit from the intensity. For me, however, a touch ahead of Glendronach's cousin of the same age.

    Note 1-

  32. romantickizzel scored this whisky 88 points Member Junior

    Tasty great value (where I am anyway) long sherried chocolatey finish - great casks used. and gets better over time

  33. valasios scored this whisky 87 points Connoisseur

    • Nose
      87 87
    • Taste
      88 88
    • Finish
      86 86

  34. riegerjonas scored this whisky 88 points Expert Senior

    2021-03-17
    • Nose
      87 87
      typical sherry, not sulphurous, pleasant acidity, chocolate, a little orange
    • Taste
      88 88
      pleasantly dry sweetness, oranges, dates, plums, light oak
    • Finish
      88 88
      Sherry chocolate

  35. Robinzon25 scored this whisky 86 points Expert Senior

    Concentrated syrupy well balanced "sherry monster". Dessert option.
    • Nose
      Viscous, winey, with a high content of dried fruits and spices. In the background, shades of old leather, cigars and dark chocolate are felt.
    • Taste
      Berry jam, overripe melon, chocolate, pastries and tannins.
    • Finish
      Long-lasting, bright, sherry, spicy, with hints of berry jam, hazelnuts, chocolate and oak.

  36. DuncanC3 scored this whisky 90 points Member Senior

    People that say the Glendronach 15 revival is better, this could be true. It could also not be true. What is true, is that if you love sherried whiskies, then the Tamdhu 15 from olorosso casks is one of the two 15 YOs you must try.

    Nose: fruit with spiced currents, and orange zest.
    Taste: Citrus, berries and nuts, with a little creaminess.
    Finish: Sherry, biscuits, malt, vanilla - lasting.

    Edit: Tamdhu single casks and the 15 have picked up a lot of awards recently. They must be getting something right. Are they the one to watch for when the 18's come out?!

  37. robse211 scored this whisky 84 points Expert Senior

    • Nose
      85 85
    • Taste
      84 84
    • Finish
      84 84

  38. DenverbroncosDuke scored this whisky 87 points Connoisseur

    Significantly better than the entry-level 12er

  39. clydness scored this whisky 85 points Newbie

    Quality sherry matured whisky. not too sweet but pleasant and elegant.
    • Nose
      86 86
      Sherry, orange peal, vanilla, cooked apples, toffee, nutmeg
    • Taste
      84 84
      Dried fruits, vanilla, leather, peaches, buttery, oranges, green almonds
    • Finish
      85 85
      warm, medium, cloves, chocolate, pepper, hazelnut, orange peal covered in bitter chocolate.

  40. P.K.S scored this whisky 87 points Expert Senior

    its an amazing singel malt from first sip to last, thisone drown easy if you put more then 3 drops of water in 25ml glass. my preferanse is 2 drops of water to open it up. yes it need it in my apinnion
    • Nose
      87 87
      sweet sherry, oak, sitrus, toffe, caramell, almound, pepper
    • Taste
      88 88
      this day tipical sherry notes, pepper exstremly oily, full bodied, chilli , sitrus oak sweetnes
    • Finish
      86 86
      oily,oak,pepper, chilli, and wait after some time it gets bitter and dry oilyness is going away and getting almound, lemmond, dry wood finnish. finnish medium long

  41. Heutje scored this whisky 87 points Expert Senior

    • Nose
      86 86
    • Taste
      88 88
    • Finish
      88 88

  42. Cask1988 did not rate this whisky Connoisseur

    A Tamdhu that has been on my list for quite a while now. Luckily I am able to try this as part of a sample share. Try before you Buy is a good motto these days :)
    • Nose
      A classic oloroso dominated whisky. Lots of nuttiness and tutti frutti like flavors on the nose. Somehow it seems to be a bit closed though. With water it opens up more. It adds freshness in like mint and pine tree.
    • Taste
      Soft creamy and full bodied. Sweet and savory. Classic sherried whisky with all the usual suspects you can expect. No surprises here but it is tasty and pleasant!
    • Finish
      The finish is the best part for me. It’s long and rather complex. Good quality oak. European influences are quite clear. Intense tannines (in a good way), plumbs, raisins, dry nuts ending with loads of fresh minty flavors. Lovely!

  44. Astrid scored this whisky 85 points Connoisseur

    Solid and powerful, although I lack some depth and virtuosity. The Karamelloverkill prevents me from wanting more of it.
    • Nose
      84 84
      a lot of toffee and behind it strong sherry and chopped hazelnuts, raisins and a little vanilla, velvety oak and wood dust with integrated caramel, sweet apple and hints of cherry, liquid honey and occasional floral perfume notes
    • Taste
      85 85
      Soft as toffee and very sherry-fruity, then oak and cinnamon storm out, caramel and apple, hazelnuts, light tobacco tones, pepper and creamy cherries, some forest honey and, in the background, the typical sherry-type dried fruits such as plums
    • Finish
      85 85
      Again a lot of toffee and nutty-fruity sherry, some oak and spice, slightly bitter notes with chocolatey malt, cinnamon and traces of vanilla, leather

  45. Jan581 scored this whisky 84 points Member Senior

    • Nose
      87 87
    • Taste
      83 83
    • Finish
      83 83

  46. MacLake scored this whisky 80 points Newbie

    Smooth, strong vanilla, flowers.

  47. Teomarg scored this whisky 88 points Expert Senior

    • Nose
      88 88
    • Taste
      88 88
    • Finish
      89 89

  48. Mapl scored this whisky 85 points Connoisseur

    • Nose
      85 85
    • Taste
      84 84
    • Finish
      85 85

  49. DenverbroncosDuke scored this whisky 87 points Connoisseur

    Classic sherry tamdhu of the best kind, the price is a little too high
    • Nose
      88 88
      Clear sherry, you literally feel in a good bodega in Jerez,
    • Taste
      87 87
      The expectations of the nose are not met one hundred percent, but still this is a wonderful classic Tamdhu
    • Finish
      86 86
      The aftertaste could be a little longer, but the sherry notes are still present here too

  50. Dominique69 scored this whisky 86 points Photo Moderator

    • Nose
      86 86
    • Taste
      87 87
    • Finish
      86 86

  51. Willum scored this whisky 86 points Connoisseur

    • Nose
      86 86
    • Taste
      87 87
    • Finish
      86 86

  52. Zoltavar scored this whisky 87 points Expert Senior

    • Nose
      87 87
    • Taste
      88 88
    • Finish
      87 87

  53. sascuas scored this whisky 85 points Expert Senior

    • Nose
      86 86
    • Taste
      85 85
    • Finish
      84 84

  54. Wolf68 scored this whisky 87 points Expert Senior

    • Nose
      87 87
    • Taste
      88 88
    • Finish
      87 87

  55. Marcel74 scored this whisky 91 points Expert Senior

    Typically oloroso and one of the tastiest in my collection! Buy buy buy
    • Nose
      Apple pie, orange, pineapple, fennel, bananas, milk chocolate, grapes (sherry character) no alcohol
    • Taste
      Apricot, raspberry, lemon pie, almonds, oak, fruity and smooth, after a few zips the cinnamon comes
    • Finish
      Sponge cakes, creamy sherry, vanilla

  56. nallacam scored this whisky 85 points Connoisseur

    • Nose
      87 87
    • Taste
      84 84
    • Finish
      85 85

  57. Najzero scored this whisky 84 points Expert Junior

    Sadly not as "vibrant" as the 10y. Had 5cl as a sample and would rather have two bottles of the 10y (roughly the same price) in my basement than one of this.

  58. Jackson05 scored this whisky 86 points Connoisseur

    In store sample.

    As far as modern sherry bombs go, this is worth a look. It’s not my preferred style, so my score reflects that. There is no denying modern sherry is a crap shoot at best. This is clean, straight forward, with tons of sherry. I’m trying to compare it to something - I’d probably put it close to glendronach 15 under Rachel Barrie, but my preference would be the tamdhu. It’s got less px influence than that, so a little less syrupy sweet and more dark chocolate and tart strawberry notes.

  59. Lakerfield scored this whisky 86 points Expert Senior

    Tamdhu did a very good job on this one. I'm sure they didn't implement some sort of quick sherry finish on ex-bourbon barrels, no, they for sure matured this malt for its full life on sherry casks. A malt that takes time to be rewarding. At first I was underwhelmed by how buttery and caramel focused it was, it took me a few drams to realise that it simply needs some oxygen. In the end I still desire more depth on the palate, especially after that wonderful nose.. Based on that it's a little too expensive in my opinion. Tamdhu are onto something great though!
    • Nose
      We're off to a nice start. The sherry isn't 'smacked upon' the malt, we have a beautiful integration going on. Orange, cherry, raisin, apple compote, cranberry and rose water. Fruity, yes, but it leans more to a confectionery and buttery side. On we go with dark chocolate, cream sherry, Werthers Original, lemon cake, sultana and sour cream. Further on vanilla, tobacco, leather, old books, walnut, paprika, salted butter and even a little smoke. Increases in brightness/fruitiness with time. Not a single flaw here.
    • Taste
      I'm not fond of using smooth as a descriptor, but it is velvety soft and oily on arrival. It has a tartness/spiciness too that is distracting me a little bit. Orange, apple compote, fig, sour cherry and citrus zest. Then assorted chocolate, brown sugar, toffee, sultana and fried banana (love that at my local Chinese takeaway). Creamy malt, tobacco, new oak, pepper, mint, walnut, roast hazelnut and beef stock complete the picture. Such a balanced act which needs some time to unfold to its full glory. I wish it went a little deeper with the sherry notes though. Yep, the old Revival has spoiled me.
    • Finish
      Medium in length with creamy malt, chocolate sauce, caramel and walnut.

  60. Dris scored this whisky 86 points Connoisseur

    • Nose
      87 87
    • Taste
      86 86
    • Finish
      85 85

  61. JimJaws scored this whisky 86 points Expert Senior

    Tasty sherry whisky. PLV is ok.
    • Nose
      87 87
    • Taste
      86 86
    • Finish
      86 86

  62. dcsicsak scored this whisky 86 points Expert Senior

    • Nose
      86 86
    • Taste
      86 86
    • Finish
      85 85

  64. JoshNRW scored this whisky 87 points Expert Senior

    Delicious, but a little too dull.
    • Nose
      87 87
      Try in the blender glass:
      A lot of sherry sweetness, but unfortunately a little too much alcohol for 46%. Smells more like PX, but also a bit of Oloroso in the background. With a little water it becomes less clumsy and a little more spiciness comes out.
    • Taste
      87 87
      Delicious, sweet, round, a little bit less complex, well, what can you say, even in the middle part again only delicious, without much being discovered or happening.
    • Finish
      86 86
      There are better ones at the age of 15 and in the price range. For example, the Glen Garioch 15 or for less money, even the Glenfarclas 15 is just as tasty in its own way.

  65. edelmeister scored this whisky 86 points Expert Junior

    • Nose
      85 85
    • Taste
      86 86
    • Finish
      86 86

  66. stefan_PB scored this whisky 87 points Expert Senior

    Very nice whisky for sherry lovers
    • Nose
      88 88
      Ripe plums, berry aroma, coffee notes, very pleasant, it opens with a little water and releases wonderful aroma of grape juice
    • Taste
      88 88
      Again fine berry notes, like syrup in the mouth, great, hay notes and some vanilla are added
    • Finish
      86 86
      Long and warming, the fruit is still there for a short time, but is then quickly overlaid by the oak, which is in the mouth

  67. Squinugie scored this whisky 83 points Connoisseur

    • Nose
      83 83
    • Taste
      84 84
    • Finish
      82 82

  68. HP scored this whisky 82 points Newbie

    Full sherry. Nicely round

  69. anonymerlemur scored this whisky 82 points Expert Senior

    Simple sherry, nothing special and not so good in relation to the price. Good as the first whisky in the evening.
    • Nose
      83 83
      Dark fruits, such as plums, citrus notes in the direction of orange and wine-like. Balanced fruity, sweet and spicy.
    • Taste
      81 81
      Sour and peppery. Definitely spicy and woody. A striking strict taste (peppery), but the alcohol is well integrated.
    • Finish
      82 82
      Slightly bitter, peppery and chocolatey

  70. gaboruso scored this whisky 87 points Connoisseur

    • Nose
      87 87
    • Taste
      87 87
    • Finish
      88 88

  71. Beaty-Tang scored this whisky 87 points Member Senior

    He needs some air, then suddenly he opens up nicely. Wow, at first boring mainstream and newfangled sherry cask maturation. Then cinnamon, chocolate and walnut. Very intense, delicious. The milky Brennereicharakter also comes through. But not the absolute best in terms of price. But quite pleasant and nice to drink.

  72. rolabob scored this whisky 87 points Connoisseur

    • Nose
      87 87
    • Taste
      87 87
    • Finish
      86 86

  73. Dris scored this whisky 86 points Connoisseur

    • Nose
      86 86
    • Taste
      85 85
    • Finish
      87 87

  74. Issie did not rate this whisky Connoisseur

    • Nose
      some earth, grapes, herbs, honey, baked apple with cinnamon
    • Taste
      Honey, apple, currants, lime, some grapefruit, some pepper

  75. alex..w..fan scored this whisky 82 points Connoisseur

    20 21 21 20 82

  76. LukasJakubDrabek did not rate this whisky Shoplink Moderator

    Ralfy review 797: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4R5sheeBig (90/100).

    "Again, this is, why I would describe, this is a feminine style of sherry monster."

  77. Beaty-Tang scored this whisky 87 points Member Senior

    Super balanced between youth, age, Brennereicharakter and Sherry Fassreifung. You can not say more than that - that's the way it has to be. Only the price is too ambitious with 80 €. There are cheaper, similar or more offer.

  78. LeChiffre scored this whisky 86 points Connoisseur

    This malt has a modern but beautifully made sherry profile. Very tasty without teasing, although maybe a bit more "depth" should be. The medium length finish could offer a bit more. Overall, a very nice modern sherry malt.
    • Nose
      87 87
      distinct sherry note; dark fruity sweetness; Apple; raisins; figs; something orange; tropical fruit notes; Caramel; light oak spice in the background
    • Taste
      86 86
      oily; slightly dry; fruity sweetness of dried fruits (dates, figs, plums); Citrus notes; behind it comes a pleasant oak flavor; slightly peppery;
    • Finish
      85 85
      medium; warming; Notes of dried fruit; spicy; slightly peppery

  79. Vallado scored this whisky 77 points Expert Senior

    Blindtasting:
    • Nose
      75 75
      The smell of almost nothing. Quite slightly fruity-floral-scented, but not to take apart for me.
    • Taste
      78 78
      peppery-sweet, light fruit note, apples are the most noticeable. Overall, pretty one-dimensional.
    • Finish
      78 78
      Short, unspectacular finish.

  80. Malzbrenner scored this whisky 87 points Connoisseur

    An interesting filling with rough edges. Certainly not for everyone, but it has its qualities that you can fathom with a little effort. Reduction to 43% Vol does not hurt him.
    • Nose
      89 89
      Chestnut colors and with medium-sized windows you hope for a beautiful body. The first crawl of dark, ripe fruit, raisins and blackberries, roasted almonds and dark honey. Vanilla, cedar and a little eucalyptus come through and a faint note of smoked salt. Short, pleasant sweetie paired with fine spice.
    • Taste
      86 86
      Strong onset, sweetness and vanilla followed by peppery spice. Very oily with aromas of sherry, orange, plum, vanilla, butter biscuits and honey. Herbal notes and cinnamon, nutmeg and coffee can be found.
    • Finish
      85 85
      medium length, light bitterness, which is directly replaced by vanilla and woody notes. Some pepper stays on the palate.

  81. Sandman scored this whisky 85 points Connoisseur

    Currants, malted barley, leather, chocolate, blueberries, cherries, marzipan, nuts, hint of elastic and maggi spices.
    • Nose
      86 86
    • Taste
      86 86
    • Finish
      84 84

  82. craide scored this whisky 85 points Expert Senior

    Nice delicious malt. Alcohol nicely integrated and not too complex.
    Everything goes well together and could become a recurring standard.
    • Nose
      86 86
      Nice intense malt. sweet-fruity with orange apricots, green apples, light oak spiciness.
    • Taste
      84 84
      creamy, soft malt, slightly oily with plums, orange, apricot, nuts and dark chocolate behind. Alcohol strength suits me very well.
      Very pleasant drinkable.
    • Finish
      84 84
      nice sweetish, rather short finish for me, with some malt and vanilla.

  83. psiiik scored this whisky 89 points Expert Junior

    • Nose
      88 88
    • Taste
      90 90
    • Finish
      87 87

  84. JungleDram scored this whisky 88 points Expert Senior

    Lies somewhere between Allardice and Revival (old) and I like that. Price has already arrived in 2019, apart from nice drinking.
    • Nose
      88 88
    • Taste
      88 88
    • Finish
      87 87

  85. GIORGOS scored this whisky 86 points Connoisseur

    • Nose
      87 87
    • Taste
      86 86
    • Finish
      85 85

  86. Polleke scored this whisky 83 points Member Senior

    A very intense and deep flavour. Reminds me of Glendronach 18.

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