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Tullibardine Whisky

According to legend, King James IV of Scotland drank ale brewed on the site in 1488, shortly before his coronation - a story Tullibardine happily tells when explaining its place in Blackford. The modern distillery was built in 1949 and has changed hands several times since, most recently passing to a group of independent investors in 2011. It's a whisky that blends a medieval legend with a modern, experimental approach to cask maturation.

  • Tullibardine Spirit & Cask whisky bottle
    Item no.: 22227865449-263

    Blackford sits where the Highlands truly begin to unfold, and Tullibardine's water comes from the same source King James IV once bought beer from. This 2007 vintage shows the distillery's clean, classic style.

    The expert's description

    Tullibardine 2007/2015 Spirit & Cask 8 år Single Cask Highland Malt Whisky 46% is a Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in Barrel #0035 and bottled at 46%.

    The whisky was distilled on 7 July 2007 and bottled in 2015 by the independent bottler Spirit & Cask from a single cask, Barrel #0035, with an outturn of just 294 bottles.

    Tasting Notes

    Nose

    Green apple, grain and a light honey sweetness.

    Palate

    Soft and rounded with pear and vanilla.

    Finish

    Short to medium with a dry, clean finish.

    Specifications

    Name: Tullibardine 2007/2015 Spirit & Cask 8 år Single Cask Highland Malt Whisky 46%
    Distillery: Tullibardine
    Bottler: Spirit & Cask
    Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
    Type: Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky
    Age: 8 years
    ABV: 46%
    Size: 70 CL
    Cask type: Barrel #0035
    Non-chill filtered: Yes
    Natural colour: Yes
    Distilled: 07.07.2007
    Bottled: 2015
    Number of bottles: 294

    Flavour Profile

    Fresh · Fruity · Light

    Did you know?

    Tullibardine uses water from the same source that supplied the area's first legal brewery, from which King James IV reportedly bought beer himself in 1488.

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    • 1pcs.
      73,50EUR
  • Tullibardine Murray McDavid whisky bottle
    Item no.: 22227865479-1106-197278389

    Four years may sound young, but when the cask works this actively, the whisky travels a long way in a short time. Murray McDavid's Benchmark series is exactly about showing what a good cask can do.

    The expert's description

    Tullibardine 2016/2021 Murray McDavid Single Highland Malt Whisky 46% is a Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in Bourbon hogshead finished in 1st fill Pedro Ximénez casks, cask #659812/14/46 and bottled at 46%.

    The whisky was distilled in 2016 and bottled in 2021 by Murray McDavid as part of the Benchmark series, with an outturn of 1,338 bottles. It matured in a bourbon hogshead and received a finishing period of 16 months in 1st fill Pedro Ximénez sherry casks, giving a delicate, fruit-driven character with clear sherry notes.

    Tasting Notes

    Nose

    Roasted coffee and vanilla with a hint of sherry.

    Palate

    Rich in malt notes and chocolate fudge.

    Finish

    Sweet and spiced finish of moderate length.

    Specifications

    Name: Tullibardine 2016/2021 Murray McDavid Single Highland Malt Whisky 46%
    Distillery: Tullibardine
    Bottler: Murray McDavid
    Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
    Type: Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky
    Age: 4 years
    ABV: 46%
    Size: 70 CL
    Cask type: Bourbon hogshead finished in 1st fill Pedro Ximénez casks, cask #659812/14/46
    Non-chill filtered: Yes
    Natural colour: Yes
    Distilled: 2016
    Bottled: 2021
    Number of bottles: 1.338
    Edition: Limited Release, Benchmark Series
    EAN no.: 5060353302706

    Flavour Profile

    Sherried · Spiced · Fruity

    Did you know?

    Murray McDavid is named after two of the company's founders and was among the first independent bottlers to systematically experiment with wine cask finishes as a regular part of their releases.

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    • 1pcs.
      53,50EUR
  • Tullibardine 225 Sauternes whisky bottle
    Item no.: 22227865459-42

    In Bordeaux, a 225-litre wine cask is called a barrique, and that number gives this release its name. Tullibardine 225 is the distillery's tribute to the sweet French dessert wine cask.

    The expert's description

    Tullibardine 225 Sauternes Finish Single Highland Malt Whisky 70 cl 43% is a Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in Ex-bourbon casks with a 12-month finish in 225-litre ex-Sauternes casks from Château Suduiraut and bottled at 43%.

    After a long maturation in ex-bourbon casks, the whisky is transferred to 225-litre ex-Sauternes casks from the renowned Château Suduiraut, a Premier Cru Classé. A further 12 months of maturation follows, creating an elegant, golden whisky with no added caramel colouring, true to Tullibardine's philosophy.

    Tasting Notes

    Nose

    Citrus, grain and a good measure of vanilla.

    Palate

    Sweet with a hint of pineapple and orange.

    Finish

    Long with lingering citrus and a light sweetness.

    Specifications

    Name: Tullibardine 225 Sauternes Finish Single Highland Malt Whisky 70 cl 43%
    Distillery: Tullibardine
    Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
    Type: Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky
    ABV: 43%
    Size: 70 CL
    Cask type: Ex-bourbon casks with a 12-month finish in 225-litre ex-Sauternes casks from Château Suduiraut
    Natural colour: Yes
    EAN no.: 5060074861308

    Flavour Profile

    Fruity · Sweet · Elegant

    Did you know?

    Château Suduiraut, which supplied the casks for this whisky, is one of the most respected Sauternes wine houses, classified as Premier Cru Classé as early as 1855.

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    • 1pcs.
      60,25EUR
  • Tullibardine 500 Sherry Wood whisky bottle
    Item no.: 22227865459-38

    Where the Sauternes edition draws its sweetness from wine, this sister release draws its depth from sherry. A butt is the largest of the classic cask sizes, a full 500 litres, and the name is no accident.

    The expert's description

    Tullibardine 500 Sherry Wood Finish Single Highland Malt Whisky 70 cl 43% is a Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in Ex-bourbon casks with a 12-month finish in 500-litre ex-sherry butts and bottled at 43%.

    After a long maturation in ex-bourbon casks, the whisky is transferred to 500-litre ex-sherry butts for a further 12 months of maturation. This has created a deep, dark brown whisky with notes of malt sweets and green apples, tied together with vanilla, dates and spice.

    Tasting Notes

    Nose

    Malt sweets, green apples and vanilla.

    Palate

    Dates and spice with a creamy, fruity impression of red summer fruits.

    Finish

    Long and lasting with lingering vanilla and chocolate tones.

    Specifications

    Name: Tullibardine 500 Sherry Wood Finish Single Highland Malt Whisky 70 cl 43%
    Distillery: Tullibardine
    Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
    Type: Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky
    ABV: 43%
    Size: 70 CL
    Cask type: Ex-bourbon casks with a 12-month finish in 500-litre ex-sherry butts
    Natural colour: Yes
    EAN no.: 5060074861285

    Flavour Profile

    Sherried · Full-bodied · Fruity

    Did you know?

    A sherry butt is by far the largest cask type used in the whisky industry, holding roughly twice as much as a standard hogshead, giving the spirit more time to gently meet the wood.

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    • 1pcs.
      53,50EUR
  • Tullibardine Murray McDavid Cask Craft whisky bottle
    Item no.: 222275555-557778

    Murray McDavid's newest series is called Cask Craft, and the philosophy is simple: double maturation, clearly told. This batch from Tullibardine they call, in their own words, "Chocolate & Fruit".

    The expert's description

    Tullibardine Murray McDavid Craft Cask Batch 2 Sherry Finish Single Highland Malt Whisky 44,5% is a Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in Used bourbon casks finished in used PX sherry casks from Spain and bottled at 44.5%.

    The whisky is doubly matured, first in used bourbon casks and then moved to used PX sherry casks from Spain, bottled at 44.5% as Batch #SHRY-02 in the Cask Craft series. The release was created by Murray McDavid's Head of Whisky Creations, Dean Jode.

    Tasting Notes

    Nose

    Dark chocolate and stewed fruit.

    Palate

    Full sweetness with raisin and a hint of nuts.

    Finish

    Medium length with cocoa and a lightly bitter finish.

    Specifications

    Name: Tullibardine Murray McDavid Craft Cask Batch 2 Sherry Finish Single Highland Malt Whisky 44,5%
    Distillery: Tullibardine
    Bottler: Murray McDavid
    Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
    Type: Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky
    ABV: 44.5%
    Size: 70 CL
    Cask type: Used bourbon casks finished in used PX sherry casks from Spain
    Natural colour: Yes
    Edition: Cask Craft, Batch #SHRY-02
    EAN no.: 5060353304168

    Flavour Profile

    Sherried · Sweet · Spiced

    Did you know?

    The Cask Craft series was created by Murray McDavid's Head of Whisky Creations Dean Jode, who deliberately names each batch after its dominant flavour theme rather than a traditional cask label.

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    • 1pcs.
      53,50EUR
  • Tullibardine Sovereign whisky bottle
    Item no.: 22227865459-44

    Sovereign is Tullibardine's entry point into its own world, a whisky built purely on the clean character of the bourbon cask. No finish, no detours, just the spirit meeting good wood.

    The expert's description

    Tullibardine Sovereign Single Highland Malt Whisky 70 cl 43% is a Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in 1st fill bourbon casks and bottled at 43%.

    The whisky is matured in 1st fill bourbon casks and presents a lovely, balanced dram full of juicy pears, creamy chocolate and barley malt that slowly develops on the palate. The pale colour reflects Tullibardine's philosophy of never adjusting colour with caramel.

    Tasting Notes

    Nose

    Juicy pears and creamy chocolate.

    Palate

    Barley malt that slowly develops with gentle sweetness.

    Finish

    Long and lasting with a soft finish.

    Specifications

    Name: Tullibardine Sovereign Single Highland Malt Whisky 70 cl 43%
    Distillery: Tullibardine
    Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
    Type: Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky
    ABV: 43%
    Size: 70 CL
    Cask type: 1st fill bourbon casks
    Natural colour: Yes
    EAN no.: 5060074861247

    Flavour Profile

    Fruity · Soft · Elegant

    Did you know?

    The name Sovereign references Scottish royal history, which Tullibardine also celebrates through its location near the old brewery where King James IV once bought beer.

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    • 1pcs.
      53,50EUR
  • Tullibardine The Murray Port Cask whisky bottle
    Item no.: 2222755555-888752

    The Marquess Collection is Tullibardine's most experimental series, named after the local aristocratic title. This 12th release goes three ways at once through the full colour palette of port.

    The expert's description

    Tullibardine The Murray Triple Port Cask Finish Single Highland Malt Whisky 70 cl 46% is a Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in Finished across three port cask types: White Port, Tawny Port and Ruby Port and bottled at 46%.

    The whisky was distilled in 2008 and bottled in 2022 as the 12th release in The Marquess Collection, matured across three different port cask types: White Port, Tawny Port and Ruby Port. The combination delivers striking depth and a layered flavour profile not found elsewhere in Tullibardine's range.

    Tasting Notes

    Nose

    Red berries, port sweetness and a hint of nut.

    Palate

    Full-bodied with dark fruit, caramel and a light touch of spice.

    Finish

    Long and wine-driven with lingering berry and wood notes.

    Specifications

    Name: Tullibardine The Murray Triple Port Cask Finish Single Highland Malt Whisky 70 cl 46%
    Distillery: Tullibardine
    Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
    Type: Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky
    Age: 13 years
    ABV: 46%
    Size: 70 CL
    Cask type: Finished across three port cask types: White Port, Tawny Port and Ruby Port
    Distilled: 2008
    Bottled: 2022
    Edition: The Marquess Collection, 12th release
    EAN no.: 5060074864262

    Flavour Profile

    Wine-matured · Full-bodied · Fruity

    Did you know?

    The Marquess Collection is named after the Marquess of Ailsa, a Scottish aristocratic title with historic ties to the area around Tullibardine, and the series is known for experimenting with unusual cask combinations.

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    • 1pcs.
      93,75EUR
   

About Tullibardine Whisky

Tullibardine is a Perthshire distillery in Blackford, built in 1949 on a site with roots dating back to 1488. For a newcomer, it's an approachable, fruity, versatile style; for the connoisseur, Tullibardine is interesting for its wide range of cask-finish experiments, spanning sherry to Marsala, which has made the brand a popular choice for those wanting to explore how different casks can reshape the same base whisky.

History & Background

The modern distillery was founded in 1949, but the name draws on a much older local brewing tradition. The distillery has undergone several changes of ownership and modernisations and is today known for its accessible, versatile releases.

Production & Style

Tullibardine experiments widely with different cask types, including sherry, port, and red wine casks, giving the range a broad variety of flavour profiles.

Signature Style

Versatile, Fruity, Accessible
Flavour varies by release, but a fruity, accessible character shaped by the cask experimentation runs through it all.

Facts

DistilleryTullibardine
Founded1949
PronouncedTu-li-BAR-din
RegionHighlands (Perthshire)
CountryScotland
OwnerPicard Vins & Spiritueux
Official websitetullibardine.com

Did You Know?

According to local legend, whisky from the Tullibardine area was drunk at King James VI's coronation in 1488.

If you like Tullibardine Whisky, you should also try:

Deanston Whisky, Glengoyne Whisky and Glen Garioch Whisky.