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Tullibardine 228

Overall rating
80.77/100
votes
472
Whiskybase ID
WB40744
Category
Single Malt
Distillery
Bottler
Distillery Bottling
Bottling serie
Burgundy Finish
Bottled
14.10.2013
Casktype
Burgundy Finish
Strength
43.0 % Vol.
Size
700 ml
Bottle code
L13/8856
Barcode
5060074861261
Added on
15 mar 2013 5:22 pm
Colored
Tullibardine 228
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Tullibardine 228
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Tullibardine 228
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Tullibardine 228
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€ 41.03

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Whisky Reviews for Tullibardine 228

77 users have left a review for this whisky and scored it an average of 80.77 points

  1. MaltMartin scored this whisky 78 points Connoisseur

    A typical Tullibardine profile for me.
    • Nose
      Malty and yeasty. Cereal. Some fruity notes of pear and melon. A little bit dusty.
    • Taste
      Smooth and creamy. Juicy oakiness. Fruity sweetness of apricots and plums. Slightly spiced later on.
    • Finish
      Medium long. Becomes quite bitter at the end.

  2. Brunobaer1887 scored this whisky 57 points Expert Senior

    One of the most disappointing drams of my life, the rest I gave away to an unknown alcoholic from my area (placed on the wall in front of the door)

  3. Likudi scored this whisky 60 points Shoplink Moderator

    • Nose
      66 66
    • Taste
      57 57
    • Finish
      57 57

  4. Spencer5 scored this whisky 81 points Expert Senior

    The smell is better than the taste, the finish almost does not exist. Maybe in higher ABV taste and finish would have more to offer.
    • Nose
      85 85
      vanilla, fruit, something sweet, almonds, wine
    • Taste
      81 81
      wood, cake, caramel
    • Finish
      78 78
      short oil for dough

  5. Moses scored this whisky 80 points Connoisseur

    It was included as a gift when the order was placed. But didn't really pick me up. Just a standard finish.
    • Nose
      Light fruits with vanilla in the background. Wine smell.
    • Taste
      Oranges in nuts in custard. Totally ok. Peppered bread. Some herbs in the background.
    • Finish
      Long finish with spicy almonds in gingerbread. That was it.

  6. kikist scored this whisky 80 points Expert Senior

    I guess it's probably young whisky (judged by the price and lack of age statement), but for me it's not that obvious for me!
    Good value but missing something... Miss complexity for me
    • Nose
      83 83
      A lot of caramel, some vanilla, red fruit, onion, touch of oak... after some time in the glass some herbal notes pops up, slightly gingery
    • Taste
      78 78
      Watery arrival, then it transforms. Touch of onion, some bitterness, little bit chemical, pretty sour, some unripe fruits
    • Finish
      80 80
      Little bit dry, touch of alcohol, bitter cocoa, black coffee, some spiciness, some sourness, after some time there is interesting melon/herbal/earthy tasta (it's the best point of the whisky for me)

  7. birkzehn scored this whisky 82 points Expert Senior

    • Nose
      84 84
    • Taste
      81 81
    • Finish
      80 80

  8. Will_iam scored this whisky 80 points Expert Senior

  9. AdelphosHume scored this whisky 75 points Expert Senior

    Decent enough for mixing, but it had persistent youthful, sour fruit and acetone notes and a bit too much oak, which made drinking it straight unpleasant.

  10. Saftkenner scored this whisky 86 points Expert Senior

    A very pleasant and tasty easy-drinking malt with a good price-performance ratio. Quite balanced for a Tullibardine and without any obvious off-notes.
    • Nose
      86 86
      A pleasant and very subtle nose with light, sweetish tropical notes. Vanilla, honey, wine gum (tropical fruits), pineapple, red apple, bitter almond aroma, slightly spicy oak.
    • Taste
      86 86
      Creamy and sweet on the palate. Red, sugared berries, honeydew melon, sweet raisins, light citrus notes, papaya.
    • Finish
      85 85
      Short to medium-length finish. Brownie batter, caramel, raspberries, blackberries.

  11. hafssol scored this whisky 82 points Expert Junior

    An interesting mix between a (reasonably) young Highland malt and a fruity red wine finish. The result is well balanced and rewarding for its round taste and quite long rounded finish.
    No sense of flavour nor colour added to this one, but just the natural taste of wood reminding its red wine content. Rewarding and very good for the price.

  12. Syleo scored this whisky 80 points Expert Senior

    Overall, despite the NAS, it has a beautiful burgundy finish: light without appearing flat, fruity without drowning in wine and hard to beat in terms of price-performance.
    • Nose
      86 86
      Red-gold, almost like polished copper, the 228 Tulli paints a heavy edge and amazingly thick streaks on the glass wall. Are there caramel candies? So if so, they should smell the same! Plentiful sugar candy in a fruit tea could also get in - a freshly opened raisin bag, red grapes, slightly unripe strawberries and oranges play into each other. At most, the barrel can be seen as a light nut note, a few crumbs of shortbread and malt with all the fruit remind of fruit muesli. In addition, there are also quite floral notes of herbs, parsley and lavender. A nice fruity nose that does not drown in the wine and fruit aromas.
    • Taste
      79 79
      The citrus fruits in the mouth play fruity, even slightly minty, from oranges and lemon to slightly bitter grapefruit, with a few spoons of vanilla sauce poured over them. Again no wood, but from the third sip onwards, stronger hazelnuts and marzipan, with a certain acidity and slight bitterness.
    • Finish
      74 74
      The mint also runs down the throat, now a hint of oak meets butter biscuits in the medium-long finish and burns with a slight acidity and winy memories.

  13. ffmdino did not rate this whisky Connoisseur

    nice tasty easy-drinking-dram with super PLV
    I like him
    • Nose
      nice wine notes !!, light leather and increases, tart note, red apples become more, tannins, Christmas spices, oak becomes stronger, raspberry, green herbs, sweetness becomes stronger, vanilla comes, so simple sweet candies from childhood
    • Taste
      soft and silky on the palate
      Wine notes, red berries, soapy notes, floral, green herbs, dark caramel, oak, slightly raisin, spicy increases, the alcohol tingles somewhat
    • Finish
      short to medium long
      Oak, red apple, tart, dark berries, goes from sweet to bitter

  14. Mich80 scored this whisky 82 points Member Senior

  15. Mich80 scored this whisky 82 points Member Senior

    • Nose
      83 83
    • Taste
      81 81
    • Finish
      80 80

  16. Martin1965 scored this whisky 88 points Expert Senior

    • Nose
      Chocolate, vanilla, fruits, wine
    • Taste
      Full, creamy, fruit, cocoa
    • Finish
      Long and spicy

  17. Squinugie scored this whisky 84 points Connoisseur

    • Nose
      85 85
    • Taste
      83 83
    • Finish
      83 83

  18. dongolzo81 scored this whisky 81 points Expert Senior

    Blind tasting:
    Nose: intense cherry, milk chocolate, really good
    Taste: at first sweet and fruity, then the spice beats, medium complexity
    Finish: intense, relatively long-lasting, spicy, strong, oak, spices, dark chocolate remains
    Conclusion: 84/100 with clear strengths in the nose
    Annotation; Some time ago I rated an earlier batch of this bottling with an expandable 73/100, now I have again directly tasted, continue to make a difference, but would give the former batch now at least 81/100

  19. EvilAFI scored this whisky 83 points Expert Senior

    Nose is promising, but it is a bit simple and tart in the palate, finish is dry and short. It’s a ok, but forgettable dram.
    • Nose
      86 86
      Wine sweetness, tart, bread pudding with raisins
    • Taste
      82 82
      Light spice, thin, wine tart, a bit oaky dry
    • Finish
      80 80
      Short, tannic, and a tad lactic.

  20. Totoro scored this whisky 80 points Connoisseur

    Rather tart toward the death, but otherwise a well-made and appropriately intense budget malt for lovers of fruity, spicy Highland whiskies.

  21. Gearmailteach scored this whisky 80 points Expert Senior

    So, now the bottle is empty. Was OK, but will not be remembered.
    • Nose
      83 83
      The nose is tasty. Wine, red fruit, floral, lemongrass. Behind it Fudge, Vanilla, Kandis.
    • Taste
      80 80
      Sweet. Red fruit, malt, vanilla, some citrus and fudge.
    • Finish
      78 78
      Short and dry. Sweet.

  22. Dominique69 scored this whisky 84 points Photo Moderator

    • Nose
      86 86
    • Taste
      84 84
    • Finish
      83 83

  23. Sylvia scored this whisky 84 points Expert Senior

    • Nose
      86 86
    • Taste
      83 83
    • Finish
      82 82

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

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

  25. sebastianb123 scored this whisky 91 points Newbie

    • Nose
      92 92
    • Taste
      93 93
    • Finish
      89 89

  26. ChrisSym scored this whisky 83 points Expert Junior

    Great, if not complex entry into the red wine finishes.
    • Nose
      Direct intense intense red berries and grapes, a corresponding sweetness and a lot of caramel and vanilla. Immediately afterwards comes milk chocolate, which lasts a long time. At the end, a little spice comes along. Hardly alcohol in the nose ... The wine from the barrel left a strong aroma in the probably very short finish.
    • Taste
      On the tongue mild and pleasantly full. Directly come the red berries, as is the chocolate. Very voluminous and sweet, on the tongue and in the back cheek then very dry. Here comes the barrel again. Warm and sweet on the palate.
    • Finish
      Long, warm finish. The sweetness is still there. The milk chocolate changes slightly to dark. The dryness is less. No unpleasant bitterness and hardly any alcohol.

  27. Kontra scored this whisky 78 points Expert Junior

    • Nose
      81 81
    • Taste
      79 79
    • Finish
      74 74

  28. SVWRamius scored this whisky 81 points Member Senior

    The smell promises a little more than the whisky then gives it taste. Here I would have promised more of the Burgundy finish. The finish is consistent and overall, you can only feel the whisky as pleasant. The price is more than fair and pulls the overall rating up significantly. Bottle design and optics, I would call very successful.
    • Nose
      82 82
    • Taste
      79 79
    • Finish
      76 76

  29. SVWRamius scored this whisky 81 points Member Senior

    For the estimated 30 euros can be surprisingly much for a NAS. The finish in Burgundy barrel could have been a bit longer, I think he could have taken even more flavor and allowed. But as I said, for the price that is already a great whisky.
    • Nose
      Fresh bourbon breeze followed by the typical scent of a Pinot Noir. In the background red apple.
    • Taste
      Strong oak notes, strong nutty and slightly creamy. Burgundy can only be guessed at. Colorful sweetmeat mix. Certain sharpness is present, dry at the second sip. A little water in between, not in the whisky itself, helps.
    • Finish
      Short to medium long with mild oak. In the background, there is a bigger hint of burgundy, together with chocolate and nuts.

  30. Moritz scored this whisky 80 points Expert Junior

    • Nose
      82 82
    • Taste
      80 80
    • Finish
      76 76

  31. Moritz scored this whisky 80 points Expert Junior

    Little complex, but solid in what he does. Price of course sexy, more would not be appropriate here.
    • Nose
      Fruity, already clearly reminiscent of red wine. Light vanilla and a little cinnamon. Touch of pear, the fruitiness and red wine note come but always in the foreground.
    • Taste
      Quite dry, oak in the foreground & only slight sweetness (unlike the nose). Little complex, some spices in the direction of pepper. Add to that a very small bit of tropical fruits.
    • Finish
      Short and dry, dominated by the oak. Slight fruitiness, but hardly worth mentioning.

  32. Lorion scored this whisky 80 points Expert Senior

    Sweet, pleasant, pleasing with this interesting wine character, which sets the whisky apart from others and makes it interesting again and again. 80!
    • Nose
      Viney, malty, spicy nose. Interesting. Malt, something sweet.
    • Taste
      Spicy-sweet and vinous. Malty and relatively intense.
    • Finish
      Spicy and medium in length. Enjoyable.

  33. Hvdree scored this whisky 78 points Connoisseur

    • Nose
      82 82
    • Taste
      80 80
    • Finish
      73 73

  34. Wiz scored this whisky 86 points Expert Senior

    Sweet whisky that nobody overburdens. And by the red wine note is something different. Very nice PLV
    • Nose
      85 85
    • Taste
      86 86
    • Finish
      86 86

  35. Seb.Whisky scored this whisky 79 points Expert Senior

    A whisky that I really liked during a tasting, when it was released. A bottle that I brought back home and that I have never appreciated in the same way. The influence of what I had tasted before? The particular context? Now with hindsight, knowing that these barrels of wine are not the ones I prefer ... On the whisky itself, well I find the nose rather subtle, but a mouth a little too light, with a lack of variations, character. Not a failure, but it seems that the new versions of Tullibardine have a little trouble to take off and get a clear recognition. (Whisky Passion).
    • Nose
      Fresh fruits, grapes. Greasy texture. Of course the finish is very noticeable, this winey character, red fruit. A spicy support presents itself, in order to bring a small complexity, cloves. There is also some kind of sweet milk, vanilla sugar or something like that.
    • Taste
      Smooth in the mouth, but still very light. From the outset they are fruits, they are a little more candied, type of red fruit paste. I would say that it also has some apricot, orange. There is a relationship with mutated wines, by its mocha side, of sherry.
    • Finish
      Keeps its fruity, spicy. Dry wood, but also a little tart.

  36. peej84 scored this whisky 84 points Expert Senior

    • Nose
      87 87
    • Taste
      82 82
    • Finish
      84 84

  37. StyrianSpirit scored this whisky 84 points Expert Senior

    Very nice dark orange color. Overall, a light, beautiful whisky with sweet fruit notes; ideal as an aperitif.
    • Nose
      Very fresh and fruity, great wine note.
    • Taste
      Sweet fruit notes, light to medium.
    • Finish
      Medium to short finish.

  38. Daniel Hohleweg scored this whisky 75 points Connoisseur

    OK but nothing special
    • Nose
      Sweet, red wine, vanilla, seasoning, oak
    • Taste
      Sweetness, wine notes, berries, chocolate, citrus notes, spice, pepper, oak,
    • Finish
      Very dry. Sweet and oak remains something else, otherwise quickly gone

  39. vojt466 scored this whisky 82 points Expert Senior

    Again, one meeting with the Tullibardine distillery and again we did not sit - we can get a better drink at that price
    • Nose
      Strawberries, cherries, jam, vanilla, light to bourbon - does not blame it badly
    • Taste
      The taste is less fruity, quite a lot of spicy, chocolate and lightly alcoholic
    • Finish
      In the not so pleasant reverberation of chocolate, cocoa, spiciness - to the end it bitter already a little too much

  40. LiquidThoughts scored this whisky 79 points Connoisseur

    Well, what can you say? I was a little disappointed already. If everything is not so balanced and of course very young, then 10-15 euros more expensive and work something, Tullibardine!
    • Nose
      Very sweet, strong red wine (but not of the expensive variety), some vanilla, nutmeg, cinnamon, a bit damp oak and red apples, but all in such small short stings with alcohol (despite 43%)
    • Taste
      Almost unpleasantly pampy-sweet at the beginning, like babysat made of dates, sugar and red apples, if there were no rules I would say that would be artificially sweetened, vanilla, a little cinnamon, all lightly alcoholic despite the 43% again, slightly kräutrig wet Oak
    • Finish
      Very dry, short to medium long, bitter with apple skin and moist oak and some metal

  41. WhiteEagle scored this whisky 81 points Expert Junior

    • Nose
      87 87
    • Taste
      83 83
    • Finish
      72 72

  42. WhiteEagle scored this whisky 81 points Expert Junior

    Very tasty with good PLV, but unfortunately without much complexity. Buy another bottle? - rather no.
    • Nose
      Sweet nose, immediately a red wine note, alcohol is easily noticeable, spicy oak, cherries, vanilla, cinnamon, slowly comes on a nutty note, ripe apples, citrus fruits. Nice nose for his age.
    • Taste
      Very creamy mouthfeel, red wine sweetness, vanilla, getting drier quickly
    • Finish
      dry, warm finish, chocolate, oak remains with a slight bitterness

  43. WhiskyLovingPianist scored this whisky 80 points Connoisseur

    N: 228 refers to the cask size [in litres] of burgundy casks. That's a cunning way of having big numbers on the bottle without an age statement now isn't it. More sulphury-copper notes than the Sovereign WB yet they both share the same neutral-malt-base character.

    T: The [burgandy] finish makes the spirit more interesting it has to be said. I really enjoyed the second wave of boozy, sweet toffee into the finish. I really want to find a name for this transitional point, it's often my favourite part of a whisky.
    F: Finishes well, staying true to the spirit.
    C: Good finish, totally credible. It just needs heaps more time in really good casks if it's going to make some serious noise in this highly competitive single malt arena [2016] - the spirit is decent enough for it.

    Scores a C-

  44. Joschbert scored this whisky 83 points Expert Senior

    I like the nose a bit better than the rest. The finish is a bit one-dimensional. Overall pleasant with rough edges. An old age would be nice, but it does not look extremely young.
    • Nose
      Vanilla, sweet and sour overripe fruits, pineapple, braeburn apples, organic, cassis, raspberries, cinnamon and clove
    • Taste
      Vanilla, apricot, caramel, stone fruit, some oak bitterness, kirsch, chocolate, cinnamon
    • Finish
      Oak, dry, almond. Echoes of a bourbon

  45. xFabe did not rate this whisky Member Senior

    One of the good NASes. Still a bit unbalanced and not so complex despite nice surprises.
    • Nose
      Winy, jelly beans, spice, oven-fresh pepper bread, scent of dark chocolates, then again dry fruity red wine, blackberry
    • Taste
      fruity red wine, sweet chocolate cream, then comes almost unexpectedly quite strong spiciness, some white pepper
    • Finish
      stronger than expected, sweetened espresso, getting drier, a little bit of wine remains

  46. larswehmeier scored this whisky 81 points Connoisseur

    Tolles PLV!
    • Nose
      Toller kräftiger Antritt in der Nase. Viel Würze. Wärmend. Dann wirds fruchtig. Kirschen. Und zuletzt süß mit Vanille.
    • Taste
      Mild und angenehm auf der Zunge. Leicht würzig. Eichentöne. Weniger süß als die Nase. Wird recht schnell trocken. Es fehlt ein wenig an Komplexität.
    • Finish
      Warm aber nicht so lang.

  47. zimbowskyy scored this whisky 86 points Member Senior

    clear! better than the 225 Sauternes finish
    86 points
    • Nose
      slightly musty, blackberries, meats, cherries, some leather and grape nut chocolate
    • Taste
      Dark chocolate, creamy, spicy and Moccaparfait
    • Finish
      medium-long, becomes drier, a slight bitterness remains

  48. Hobbit did not rate this whisky Expert Senior

    A great, young but surprising malt. Something extraordinary and great P / L ratio.
    • Nose
      the wine aroma is immediately there and clearly fruity, behind forest fruits, association of frozen strawberries, later dark chocolate and a hint of sweetness with vanilla or honey
    • Taste
      here, too, the red wine comes through immediately, fruity creamy, sweetish, towards the end becoming drier, again bittersweet chocolate, oak, but also impetuous. The youthfulness can be seen doing the thing but no demolition.
    • Finish
      medium to long, dry, nougat

  49. McGipi scored this whisky 81 points Expert Junior

    • Nose
      complex, sweet, spicy
    • Taste
      sweet, spicy, full-bodied
    • Finish
      long dry finish

  50. wbarchive_104650 did not rate this whisky Expert Senior

    The alcohol could be better integrated. Would like to try it after a long storage. OK for the price
    • Nose
      fruity sweet, alcohol is discreetly noticeable. Not very well integrated, rather set. Honey. A light touch of red wine
    • Taste
      light red wine, seasoning, slightly sweet to honey
    • Finish
      short, slight dryness on the tongue and on the palate (oak)

  51. wbarchive_104650 did not rate this whisky Expert Senior

    • Nose
      83 83
    • Taste
      80 80
    • Finish
      70 70

  52. Kaltduscher scored this whisky 84 points Expert Senior

    • Nose
      Very cute. Apples (Calvados!). Cotton candy. Gummy bear. Vanilla. With a little time, the aromas of the Burgundy finish open. Zabaglione. Overripe berries. Mulled wine spices. Butterscotch.
    • Taste
      Pleasantly fruity and spicy. Again come associations with a wine cream. Butterscotch. Tropical fruits. Pepper. Honey. Behind a clear oak wort.
    • Finish
      Long. Spicy. Walnuts. Dark chocolate. Dry finish with a lot of oak bitterness.

  53. AH Whiskyvitrine scored this whisky 80 points Connoisseur

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

  54. Mr.Edradour scored this whisky 82 points Connoisseur

    I really like the influence of the burgundy cask. Would not have expected that much voluminous body and character of a NAS whisky.

  55. Mr.Edradour scored this whisky 82 points Connoisseur

    • Nose
      83 83
    • Taste
      84 84
    • Finish
      78 78

  56. MadScientist scored this whisky 85 points Connoisseur

    • Nose
      85 85
    • Taste
      83 83
    • Finish
      85 85

  57. Astrid scored this whisky 80 points Connoisseur

    • Nose
      85 85
    • Taste
      82 82
    • Finish
      76 76

  58. Astrid scored this whisky 80 points Connoisseur

    It takes some time to develop properly, but then it is a rather intense and full-bodied whisky. The result is a rather mediocre red wine finish.
    • Nose
      at first clear red wine, vanilla, fruity-sweet with thin honey, strawberries and other red berries, slightly spicy cinnamon and ginger, some oak, caramel and hazelnut cream, banana apricot, fig sorbet, apple and pear compote, juicy raisins, citrus notes, some nuances Smoke, the alcohol is well integrated
    • Taste
      a lot of oak in the start, to barley malt and seasoning, then again some fruity red wine, dark chocolate with ripe orange, a little sweetness, cinnamon, vanilla, a bite peat smoke
    • Finish
      medium long, barley malt, peat smoke, caramel and dark chocolate, plum jam, peppery spice

  59. drkrylov scored this whisky 85 points Connoisseur

    • Nose
      Spiced, with notes of red berry fruit, vanilla and toasted oak.
    • Taste
      Creamy, nutty palate entry with notes of sweet custard, apple peel, red berries and orange blossom honey.
    • Finish
      Long finish with plum jam and allspice.

  60. drkrylov scored this whisky 85 points Connoisseur

    This is a delicious whisky from Tullibardine, released in 2013. It sees the Highland whisky finished for 12 months in 228-litre Red Burgundy wine casks from Chateau de Chassagne Montrachet.

  61. drkrylov scored this whisky 85 points Connoisseur

    • Nose
      90 90
    • Taste
      90 90
    • Finish
      80 80

  62. Whisky-Connaisseur did not rate this whisky Expert Senior

    This is a spiced whisky with a creamy richness. Very enjoyable neat.
    The red burgundy influence is obvious but nicely balanced by the bourbon
    casks. Needs time to develop its full aroma. A delicious dram and a
    good value for the money. It's difficult to prefer the 225 Sauternes
    Finish to the 228 Burgundy Finish. Both are well-balanced with delicate
    spice and a nicely enjoyable fruitiness, with the latter being
    different. If I had to choose between them, I would take both.

    I thank Thorsten Manus, Whiskymax and Tullibardine Distillery for sample and photo.

    https://www.facebook.com/Whisky-Connaisseur-550443305109776
    • Nose
      The nose starts off with red berry fruit, raspberry and red apples with
      underlying tropical fruits, like banana, melon and also apricots. The
      alcohol is present and not yet fully integrated but allows vanilla,
      honey and butterscotch to come through, along with a touch of chocolate.
      The fruity nose is complemented by sensible oak spices.
    • Taste
      A smooth and creamy start on the palate. A subtle taste of ripe red
      fruits, red apples, plums, and delicate honey, along with slightly
      bitter orange zest. Midpalate there's a significant amount of oak spice
      coming through with nutmeg and a whiff of marzipan. Nicely
      mouth-coating.
    • Finish
      A medium to long, fruity and warm finish. Gets drier in the end with beautiful allspice and sticky plum marmalade. WITH WATER: There's less fruit but significant more spice on nose and
      palate. The finish is shorter with a superb balance of fruit and spice.

  63. Marko_I did not rate this whisky Connoisseur

    Older? I do not care. That is good and the price (~ 38 €) fits.
    • Nose
      Dusty-dry red wine, red berries, nougat, slightly spicy hotness, dry herbs, hay
    • Taste
      sweet, nutty, brandy cherry, slightly breaded, some pepper
    • Finish
      medium length, nougat and some peppery spiciness

  64. zinaf scored this whisky 83 points Expert Senior

    I am glad this is not overly winy nor oaky. Excellent balance. 

    Water gives an immediate boost but then with time goes a bit off.
    • Nose
      A bit burning at first. Some butter and fresh herbs, balsamic, cumin seeds, light vanilla, coconut and ginger curry 

      Water and time make the nose a bit grassy and soaked cashew nuts like.
    • Taste
      sweet, sherry-like at first,
      body feels a bit thin but at the same time is oily and sticky

      Water - adds a nice brown sugar sweetness; a nice bitter edge also appears and marries well with the sweetness - oranges. very juicy - ripe fruits.
    • Finish
      Medium, sweet with vanilla and just a slight spiciness.

  65. The_Sam scored this whisky 83 points Member Senior

    • Nose
      82 82
    • Taste
      84 84
    • Finish
      77 77

  66. Smittie scored this whisky 82 points Expert Senior

    Very nice butter/vannilla/oak and light spicy nose.
    Medium long dry finish of oak, red fruits and vanilla.
    Good value for the money.
    • Nose
      82 82
    • Taste
      85 85
    • Finish
      75 75

  67. boy_genius_ck scored this whisky 78 points Connoisseur

    • Nose
      78 78
    • Taste
      83 83
    • Finish
      72 72

  68. boy_genius_ck scored this whisky 78 points Connoisseur

    berries, spice, hints of orange and fruit sweetness, great wood/cask influence (bourbon & burgundy), slightly bitter and spicy finish

  69. Numwierum scored this whisky 81 points Expert Senior

    • Nose
      85 85
    • Taste
      83 83
    • Finish
      75 75

  70. karloff scored this whisky 80 points Specialist

    This is my second Tullibardine and my second wine finish, very different from my last one, and I must say I thoroughly enjoyed it and would highly recommend it to anyone wanting to try something different. Some wine finishes will be poor and some will be great, this is a great one.
    • Nose
      82 82
    • Taste
      85 85
    • Finish
      77 77

  71. karloff scored this whisky 80 points Specialist

    A highly enjoyable dram. I bought this at the Tynemouth whisky festival.
    • Nose
      A light delicate nose of sweet honey and some lovely vanilla fudge to start off with, plum and caramel chocolate swiftly follow, ending with a tinge of orange.
    • Taste
      A light smooth and subtle taste of ripe fruit, slightly astringent with a hint of coconut. The wine finish marries well with the oak, nothing to overpowering. Delicious.
    • Finish
      A medium dry fruity, wine gum finish with sweet orange on the death.

  72. Achany scored this whisky 82 points Connoisseur

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

  73. Wolv scored this whisky 80 points Expert Senior

    • Nose
      84 84
    • Taste
      79 79
    • Finish
      78 78

  74. markjedi1 scored this whisky 83 points Connoisseur

    The wine influence is
    very clear, but nicely balanced by the bourbon casks, preventing this from
    become vinous. Just under 40 EUR.
    • Nose
      The nose starts off
      very spicy. Think nutmeg and cloves. Immediately followed by a creamy sweetness
      of toffee and caramel. Fruit association? Sure. Banana, raspberry and red
      berries. Strawberries too. Vanilla custard. Hint of apricot pie. Nuts.
    • Taste
      It is less creamy on
      the palate than I expected, but still nicely mouth coating. Red fruit again,
      supported by some toasted oak. Some apple, skins included, develops clearly. Pink
      Ladies? Midpalate some blood oranges kick in, a touch zesty. This is quite
      good.
    • Finish
      The finish is long
      and warm, beautifully spicy and reminds me most of a red marmalade.

  75. Sonett scored this whisky 71 points Connoisseur

    • Nose
      Vanilla, sweet Wine, new make, light oak
    • Taste
      Peppery spices, bread, herbs
    • Finish
      medium long, peppery with a bitter almond finish

  76. Titi94 did not rate this whisky Connoisseur

    Tasting Notes by SCOMA : 

    Aroma:  Vanilla and chocolate with traces of summer fruits.

    Taste: Spicy and creamy.

    Finish: Long and spicy. 

  77. granella2003 scored this whisky 80 points Connoisseur

    • Nose
      Spiced, with notes of red berry fruit, vanilla and toasted oak.
    • Taste
      Creamy, nutty palate entry with notes of sweet
      custard, apple peel, red berries and orange blossom honey
    • Finish
      Long finish with plum jam and allspice.

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