Tamnavulin Distillery
ABV 40%
Why bottle a 15 Years Old single cask at 40%?
Dave Broom
Master of Malt
Brand
Master of Malt
Bottler
15 Years Old
Expression
Single Malt
Type
15
Age (Years)
40%
ABV
Speyside
Region/Country
Independent Bottling
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Slightly turfy smoke at work here. Hazelnut and Walnut Whips. Becomes increasingly malty, Ryvita, dried fruit. Slightly plain and oaky.
Palate: Opens to light smoke. Some oak-derived depth. Doesn’t like water and lacks oomph.
Finish: Nutty.
Comment: Why bottle a 15 Years Old single cask at 40%?
Score: 7.6
Taster
Nose: Slightly rancid and butyric. Overripe apples. A earthy touch. Wet wood. Varnish. With water, opens on nicer notes. Vanilla fudge.
Palate: Smooth and sweet. Velvety. Nice feel. Cooked fruit. Apples and medlars. Touch of honey.
Finish: Pleasantly smooth, with a fresh liquorice note.
Comment: The nose is not appealing. But the taste is interesting. Water improves the nose but not the palate.
Score: 7.4
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