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Tamnavulin Sherry Cask Edition

Overall rating
81.38/100
votes
259
Whiskybase ID
WB135956
Category
Single Malt
Distillery
Bottler
Distillery Bottling
Casktype
American Oak and finish in three Sherry Casks
Strength
40.0 % Vol.
Size
700 ml
Bottle code
P/009464
Barcode
5013967015401
Added on
30 jul 2019 10:50 pm by Thomasmul
Colored
Tamnavulin Sherry Cask Edition
Photo by Punktar
Tamnavulin Sherry Cask Edition
Photo by whic
Tamnavulin Sherry Cask Edition
Photo by Punktar
Tamnavulin Sherry Cask Edition
Photo by whic

Average value

€ 29.14

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Whisky Reviews for Tamnavulin Sherry Cask Edition

27 users have left a review for this whisky and scored it an average of 81.38 points

  1. WhiskyLovingPianist scored this whisky 81 points Connoisseur

    https://whiskylovingpianist.wordpress.com/2020/03/27/malt-n-copper-so-were-back/

    Tamnavulin’s only official release – a NAS malt typically priced at around £32 in the UK, yet only €23 in Germany. Du glückspilz!

    N: Tropical/detergent-y fruitiness becoming huskier with oily barley juice later on.
    T: Light yet sharp/edgy and slightly anaemic to begin with. But wait! Soon we’ve creamy marzipan, white chocolate and [more] husky now sweet barley syrup.
    F: That sweetness on the turn becomes more crystallised and confectionery towards the tail. Concludes with a funny sweet metallic/industrial creaminess.

    C: Not too shabby. It’s easy to imagine the combination of price & curiosity will shift stocks. Hard to draw useful comparisons with the all-together-different Ben Bracken, aside from the 28yo shines brighter.

  2. Reed scored this whisky 80 points Expert Junior

    A cheap sherry whisky with 84 points rating in WB (as of 02/27/2020)? Unfortunately, it is not this one. However, there is a drinkable whisky with a noticeable sherry influence for around 23 €.
    • Nose
      81 81
      Slight sweetness paired with subtle sherry tones.
      There is also a hint of vanilla and a slight nuttiness.
    • Taste
      77 77
      Milk chocolate, tannins with hints of fruit. Unfortunately he comes across a bit watery. Alcohol could also be better integrated.
    • Finish
      81 81
      Somewhat better again: medium-long finish with notes of dark chocolate and nuts.

  3. MrDvorak scored this whisky 82 points Expert Senior

    RATING: 82pts – |80 – 82 (B-) → Okay| — No major flaws, worth tasting.
    • Nose
      83 83
      The nose is simple but quite balanced and fruity with gentle hints of apricot jam, ripe plums, honey and raisins.
    • Taste
      82 82
      The taste is sweet and fruity with pronounced notes of sherry followed by strawberry gum, assorted nuts and vanilla.
    • Finish
      81 81
      The finish feels short to medium, slightly bitter, creamy
      with a soft touch of caramel and dried apricots.

  4. 2ndSip scored this whisky 82 points Expert Senior

    surprisingly appealing on the nose; if you like a sherry-tinged whisky that is not dominated by sherry, this is the right place and for the price (around € 25) you can't beat it, even if the taste / finish is a bit dry and short.
    [85 - 81 = delicious --- get a second bottle if price is within the range]
    • Nose
      the first thing that came up my nose were juicy (dark) red cherries, then caramel, honey, vanilla flavor. Overall, clear notes of sherry with red fruits.
      Slightly spicy (nutmeg) and light, fresh wood (but not dominant!). If he could breathe a little, there was an aroma of banana and plum compote.
    • Taste
      soft at first, but a certain (pleasant) spice and some oak quickly spreads. The vanilla aroma is now a little more memorable.
      The red fruits fade into the background, but are still there. Tannins cover the tongue and it gets a little drier in the mouth (I like that).
    • Finish
      maximum medium length; the spice with the fruit aromas lingers for a while, but then fades as you watch. A light malt note rounds off the whisky at the end.

  5. zoanaan scored this whisky 81 points Expert Junior

    • Nose
      82 82
    • Taste
      81 81
    • Finish
      80 80

  6. Hawkwind scored this whisky 85 points Member Junior

    Bats well above it's price point. Great nose but initially a little disappointing on the palet. However, put it over ice or with a little chilled water and the sherry noted come to life. If you can pick it up for below £25 then definitely give it a go.

  7. TomHagen scored this whisky 83 points Member Senior

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

  8. JBKwb scored this whisky 83 points Expert Senior

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

  9. hapha scored this whisky 75 points Member Senior

    sherry ok, unfortunately no complexity and a nice finish is missing.

  10. zzqfyl scored this whisky 82 points Connoisseur

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

  11. Erik1702 scored this whisky 90 points Member Senior

    Insane PLV. My absolute sherry favorite in this price range.

  12. MarcinCh scored this whisky 76 points Expert Senior

    • Nose
      79 79
      Distinct sherry aromas. Pretty sweet. Pretty volatile. Pretty enjoyable. Some honey and vanilla.
    • Taste
      76 76
      Distinct sherry aromas. Pretty sweet. Lots of spices. Ginger. There is a certain oilyness. Traces of an oak. Later it gets more bitter.
    • Finish
      74 74
      Pretty spicy, lots of spices. A bit of oak. Some sweets, caramel.

  13. Kraddell scored this whisky 77 points Member Senior

    Cheap whisky from the supermarket (colruyt), but I was intrigued by the specific mention of sherry barrels. As a big sherry fan, it's worth a try, I assumed. The whisky pours a fairly darkened ocer color. It even sais on the bottle it is colored. Why they still do this is a mystery to me. What's wrong with natural color ??? Scent is relatively mild. I get some vaniline, relatively agressive alcohol. Mild oak. Taste is fairly full, still rather agressive alcohol. Very recognizable sherry - which is a pleasant surprise. First up is the PX - it's sweetness, raisins, turning the whisky almost 'fleshy' in a way. Partly due to the PX, but more from what I assume is an Oloroso Cask, there's quite a bit of nuttyness as well. Not sure what the third barrel is, but I assume amontillado ? Anyway, beautifull sherry expression - exactly what I hoped for, but I didn't dare to expect. The whisky base itself seems a bit 'lost' almost , which is not as desireable, but than again, for this price I feel this is absolutely good value for money. Not recomended as a complex, couch-meditation-pickappart-whisky, but certainly nice as an afterwork 'refreshment'. Will absolutely buy again, as this might (by far) be my favorite value for money to date !

  14. aw-home scored this whisky 79 points Expert Senior

    • Nose
      Sherry fruits with vanilla, oranges, bananas and spices.
    • Taste
      Sherry fruit with vanilla, spices and oranges.
    • Finish
      Long with spices, vanilla, citrus, floral notes and honey.

  15. AntTuur scored this whisky 83 points Member Senior

    A good bang for your buck whisky that doesn't pretend to be anything fancier than it is. Very enjoyable, smooth and mellow.
    • Nose
      83 83
      Sweet orange on the nose. Mixed sweet citrus fruits, cinnamon sugar, vanilla notes in the background, marzipan, not the most complex of noses but very enjoyable.
    • Taste
      84 84
      The taste is mellow, creamy, honey, light sherry notes, sweet maltiness, slightly sour citrus notes.
    • Finish
      82 82
      The finish turns more oaky, sherried and a bit spicy - nutmeg, cinnamon - and dries up.

  16. WhiskyRanked scored this whisky 86 points Expert Senior

    The sweetness is very complex on the nose - bright crisp fruits, caramel, honey. A little cooling menthol & oak. The sweetness is largely absent on the palate. Instead there is dry oak, followed by light lemon zest and a long tobacco finish. Overall it is one of my best value whiskies!

  17. Xaver did not rate this whisky Expert Senior

    • Nose
      Colour:
      Dark gold with a slight red cast

      Nose:
      Starts out very waxy and sedate. Preserved light fruit aromas. Canned pineapple and a fresh note reminiscent of peppermint. Looks more tropical now. Lychee and kiwi. I’m going to let it stand ... there’s sure to be something else.
      With a little time in the glass, there is some milk chocolate and a trace of wood floor wax. A bit of raspberries and woody spice join in. A delicate smoky note develops that plays around the whole thing.
      It's really interesting how the colleague changes with more and more time. The tropical fruits become more sour. Plus more grain and a bit of block malt.
      I like it very much.
    • Taste
      Soft start. Then comes a decent woody flavor. But the wax always remains. Partly tastes like a heavy red wine. Noticeably more berries on the palate. The nose hadn't given that away. Nutmeg, dry waffle and an earthy aftertaste develops. Partly like green bananas. Espresso bitterness and the associated roasted aromas. The chocolate is now more in the direction of block chocolate. Behind it a slightly bitter nuttiness.
    • Finish
      Medium length. Waxy again. Subtle sweetness and pleasant woody bitterness. The espresso roasted aromas round off the finish nicely.

  18. Cubey666 scored this whisky 78 points Connoisseur

    Quite easy and delightful. Relaxed sherry cask driven. Red fruits and nuts and leather.
    • Nose
      78 78
    • Taste
      77 77
    • Finish
      78 78

  19. Georges scored this whisky 82 points Connoisseur

    Matured in American Oak and finished in three different Sherry casks
    • Nose
      82 82
      Sweet, sherry notes, raspberries, orange marmalade, brown sugar, raisins, sultanas
    • Taste
      82 82
      Sweet, sherry, spicy (ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon), caramel, tobacco, christmas cake
    • Finish
      81 81
      Medium long, sweet, spicy, fruity (bananas), white chocolate

  20. Issie did not rate this whisky Connoisseur

    • Nose
      Honey, caramel, cherry gum
    • Taste
      Cherry chewing gum, a few nuts, very light grapefruit

  21. boozegeeksouth scored this whisky 83 points Expert Senior

    Very light, not bad but no depth to the flavors.

  22. eNZzo scored this whisky 83 points Expert Senior

    • Nose
      84 84
    • Taste
      83 83
    • Finish
      81 81

  23. Robinzon25 scored this whisky 81 points Expert Senior

    Simple, straightforward, entry-level sherry whisky. For those with a sweet tooth.
    • Nose
      Prunes, raisins, burnt sugar and tobacco in the distance.
    • Taste
      Caramel sweetness, dried fruits, rye bread.
    • Finish
      Short, sweet, with a distinct sherry component, slightly peppery, caramel, at the end astringent, oak.

  24. dongolzo81 scored this whisky 84 points Expert Senior

    Nose with classic aromas of bourbon and sherry. Tasty, too, with no rough edges. Nothing to analyze deeply and long. But tasty. Exit quite short. I would have tasted it blindly. A no-brainer for 25 € and less.

  25. Lukas_Kiene scored this whisky 84 points Expert Senior

    Surprisingly great malt with excellent PLV
    • Nose
      84 84
      Red fruits, caramel, banana, light chocolate, very light spice, vanilla, light wood
    • Taste
      85 85
      Strong caramel, sweet spices, vanilla, oak wood, intense red fruits
    • Finish
      84 84
      Very fruity, creamy, slightly oily, relatively long, pleasantly spicy, dark caramel, slowly flattening out

  26. Mr. D. scored this whisky 80 points Expert Senior

    • Nose
      81 81
    • Taste
      80 80
    • Finish
      79 79

  27. majoma1960 scored this whisky 83 points Expert Senior

    Where do you find a good entry level malt for €20? Look no further: this Tamnavulin punches above its weight. Pleasantly surprised - good to see that a perfectly decent malt can be had for a very good price. Others should take note.

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