Tamdhu Distinction Limited Release No 3 Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 48%

A third chapter of the same story can still surprise when the craft behind it is as consistent as Tamdhu's. This time it is another batch of hand-selected sherry casks doing the talking.

The expert's description

Tamdhu Distinction Limited Release No 3 Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 48% is a Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in 1st fill American oak sherry casks and bottled at 48%.

Limited Release #3 is another release in the Quercus Alba series, matured in 1st fill American oak sherry casks. The casks travel from American oak forests to Spain's "sherry triangle", where they are handcrafted and seasoned with Oloroso before being filled with Tamdhu's freshly distilled spirit.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Dark marmalade, toasted almonds and a hint of warm cinnamon.

Palate

Full sherry sweetness with fig, dates and a lightly bitter cocoa tone.

Finish

Long and warm with lingering wood and spice notes.

Specifications

Name: Tamdhu Distinction Limited Release No 3 Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 48%
Distillery: Tamdhu
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 48%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: 1st fill American oak sherry casks
Natural colour: Yes
Edition: Quercus Alba Distinction, Limited Release #3
EAN no.: 5010852048360

Flavour Profile

Sherried · Full-bodied · Spiced

Did you know?

Tamdhu was founded in 1897 right on the banks of the River Spey, a location originally chosen for its easy access to the railway, which for many years carried both barley and finished whisky.

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Frequently asked questions about Tamdhu Distinction Limited Release No 3 Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 48%

What is Tamdhu Distinction Limited Release #3?

It is a sherry-matured Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky from Tamdhu, matured in 1st fill American oak sherry casks and bottled at 48%.

What does it taste like?

The nose offers dark marmalade and toasted almonds, the palate is full with fig and dates, and the finish is long with lingering wood and spice notes.

Is Limited Release #3 the same whisky as #2?

No, each Limited Release is its own batch from its own hand-selected sherry casks, although they share the same underlying cask philosophy in the Quercus Alba series.

How should this whisky be served?

It is best enjoyed in a tulip glass at room temperature, letting the deep sherry notes fully open up.

Why is Tamdhu distillery located where it is?

The distillery was built in 1897 on the banks of the River Spey, originally to take advantage of the nearby railway for transporting barley and whisky.

Does Tamdhu use peat in its whisky?

No, Tamdhu produces an unpeated Speyside style, where it is the sherry casks rather than smoke that give the whisky its character.