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| Hello, that is considered one of our (virtually) day by day tastings. Santé! |
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October 30, 2024
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WF’s Little Duos, as we speak Tullibardine
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IB vs. OB.
Let’s go…
(Flavour profile imparted by a correct used cask of Palo Cortado accorting to brokers/ coopers Toneleria del Sur in Montilla (Casknolia)
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Tullibardine 12 yo (46%, Cadenhead, Authentic Assortment, matured in palo cortado, 2024) 
A launch from August of this yr. Color: gold. Nostril: bursting with oranges – when you’re as keen on them as I’m, you’re in for a deal with. Jaffa truffles, honey, a contact of olive oil (Spanish, in fact) and freshly peeled oranges. There’s additionally a touch of macarons and amaretti biscuits. Truthfully, on the nostril, it’s splendidly achieved, however that’s typically the case with good palo cortado. Mouth: sure, excellent, particularly contemplating the comparatively modest worth. Chocolate, walnut cake (that’s fairly pronounced), turrón, hazelnut unfold and peanut butter, roasted pecans… All of it really works like a attraction. End: maybe its barely weaker level, with some flinty notes, leather-based, and a contact of bitter orange taking the lead at this stage. Feedback: frankly, this can be a beautiful little Tully. By the way in which, there’s certainly a ‘Tully’ distillery in Washington State, USA, although I don’t consider I’ve tried something from them. And let’s not neglect Grandtully in Scotland, although that one closed again in 1910.
SGP:361 – 86 factors. |
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Be careful, pink wine forward, maintain on tight…
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Tullibardine 2008/2024 (46%, OB, The Murray, Châteauneuf-du-Pape end, 15,720 bottles) 
They name it a ‘drop of pure Highland gold’, although with some Châteauneuf affect, I’m not so sure. That mentioned, Tullibardine is a kind of malts that has actually improved through the years, very like the reds from Châteauneuf-du-Pape themselves—not simply Rayas, in fact. Color: apricot gold. Nostril: not dangerous, however the vinosity is unquestionably noticeable. Strawberry and cherry jam, very ‘Grenache’ certainly. It’s not disagreeable in any respect, however you’d higher get pleasure from pronounced winey notes in your malt whisky if that is to be your cup of tea. I imply, you see what I imply. Mouth: comparable emotions on the palate—well-crafted, however the cherry actually takes centre stage right here. Suppose cherries in kirsch, and that well-known Belgian beer, Kriek, which our Belgian pals don’t appear to rave about. There’s additionally some rosehip tea and blood orange within the combine. The feel is moderately pleasing. End: pretty lengthy, with flavours of cherry clafoutis. Feedback: the Miclo distillery right here in Alsace matures a few of their whiskies in cherry in kirsch casks, and that works fairly properly as a ‘variant’. Anyway, this ‘Murray’ is fairly respectable, simply not my most popular fashion. These cherries although!
SGP:551 – 83 factors. |
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