Tullibardine 1993 Aged 19 Years Single Malt Scotch Whisky – Cadenhead (700ml)

Volume: 700ml          ABV: 48.3%          Age:  19 Years Old          Country: Scotland

*Signed by Springbank Distillery Manager Gavin McLachlan

Date of Distilling: 1993
Date of Bottling: Feb 2013
Matured In: a single ex-Chateau Lafitte Cask
Un-Chillfiltered

Tullibardine is a classified as a Highland Distillery which mainly produces whisky for blends but does also have a great range of single malt. Most single malt offerings are available through independent bottlers such as Signatory Vintage, Gordon & MacPhail and Cadenhead.

This single malt whisky was distilled in 1993 at the Tullibardine Distillery before being placed in a single ex-Chateau Lafitte Cask and left to mature for 19 years. In 2013 it was bottled at 48.3% abv as part of the Cadenhead Single Cask Collection.

Chateau Lafitte is a very famous wine estate in France producing award winning wines. Lafite was one of four wine-producing châteaux of Bordeaux originally awarded First Growth status in the 1855 Classification, which was based on the prices and wine quality at that time. Since then, it has been a consistent producer of one of the world’s most expensive red wines.

Only 210 bottles were made available for worldwide consumption.

Our Tasting Notes

Nose: A kick of citrus marries with vanilla and coconut cake with cherry blossom.

Palate: Summer berries, caramelised brown sugar, fresh baked apples.

Finish: Milk chocolate, chocolate eclairs and delicate spice.

Official Tasting Notes

Nose: Strawberries, raspberry coulis. Very floral, bubblegum, brandy snaps, and liqueur chocolates.

Palate: Rich, chewy and very mouth coating. Red currants and brambles. Sweet sherry and quite creamy.

Finish: More berry fruits develop in finish, along with ginger and lingering creaminess.