Glengoyne 2007/2024 The Chess Malt Collection 17 years old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 56.8%

32 bottles, 32 chess pieces — The Chess Malt Collection places Tamdhu on the board as one of the white pawns, ready to advance with complexity.

Expert's Description

Tamdhu 16 Year Old The Chess Malt Collection is a Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky, distilled in May 2009 and bottled in August 2025 after 16 years of maturation in a single Oloroso sherry hogshead at 57.5%.

As number 21 in the collection, H2 White Pawn, this release represents Tamdhu's classic sherry style in its purest form. Only 258 bottles were produced, neither chill filtered nor coloured.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Raisin, dried fruit, burnt sugar and dark caramel with a hint of spiced sweetness.

Palate

Layered and full with ripe fruit, nuts and spice, rounded off by a soft mouthfeel.

Finish

Long, harmonious and warm, where the sherry's sweetness and spice melt together.

Specifications

Name: The Chess Malt Collection H2 White Pawn
Distillery: Tamdhu
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 16 years
ABV: 57.5%
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: Sherry Hogshead
Distilled: May 2009
Bottled: August 2025
Number of Bottles: 258 bottles
Non-chill Filtered: Yes
Natural Colour: Yes
Edition: The Chess Malt Collection #21

Flavour Profile

Sherry-matured · Cask strength · Complex · Rare

Investment Potential

Medium. As a numbered release within a well-regarded themed collection with only 258 bottles, it is attractive to collectors chasing complete sets or individual pieces.

Did You Know?

The Chess Malt Collection consists of 32 unique bottlings from various Scottish distilleries — 2 kings, 2 queens, 4 bishops, 4 knights, 4 rooks and 16 pawns — each represented by its own whisky.

See our full range of Tamdhu
See our full range of The Chess Malt Collection

Listen to our podcast:

Frequently Asked Questions about Tamdhu 16 år The Chess Malt Collection Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 57,5%

What is The Chess Malt Collection?

It is a collection of 32 unique whisky bottlings from various Scottish distilleries, each represented as a chess piece.

Why is this Tamdhu a 'pawn' in the collection?

The numbers and pieces in the collection are assigned by the collection's own system, with this specific Tamdhu release being number 21, H2 White Pawn.

Is it worth it as a collector's item?

Yes, with only 258 bottles from a single sherry hogshead, it is attractive to collectors of themed series and Tamdhu releases.

Is the whisky bottled at cask strength?

Yes, it is bottled at 57.5% with no water added.

Can you buy other pieces from the collection?

Yes, several of the other variants in the Chess Malt Collection can still be acquired.

What does Tamdhu 16 Year Old from this series taste like?

It offers raisin, dried fruit, dark caramel and a long, harmonious sherry finish.