Tamdhu 18 Years
The Tamdhu distillery is committed to both naturalness and the use of Oloroso sherry casks. The 12, 15 and 18-years standards are released at over 46% strength, uncoloured and non-chill-filtered. Today we have the 18-years Tamdhu in our glass.
The panel
Mean 83.0 · spread 2
Value for money 0/5
- Distillery
- Tamdhu
- Type
- Single Malt
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Age
- 18 years
- Strength
- 46.8% ABV
- Character
- rich
Tasting
Nose
The Tamdhu 18 Years opens with citrus and nutty notes, followed by classic sherry tones and a hint of prunes. An idea of rum balls and sultanas gives it a sweet depth, while the oak spice adds a robust structure. The bouquet is voluminous and massively intense.
Palate
The first sip reveals the rich fullness of this whisky. A fruity sweetness of red apple dances on the tongue, accompanied by a malty depth and a subtle sweet dryness. The usual sherry notes are present and enhanced by candied apple nuances. The texture is remarkably creamy, but a distinct kick reminds you that this is not a whisky for the faint-hearted. Dark notes of coffee, chocolate and morello cherries add a sensual complexity.
Finish
The finish is long, warming and slightly burning, carried by a fruity flavour that lingers on the tongue.
Verdicts
Marcel
With its creamy texture and intense sherry aromas, the Tamdhu 18 is a true delight that hits you right in the heart—although the price does put a slight damper on the fun. A dram that’s enjoyable, full of character, and occasionally surprises with a cheeky kick.
Sascha
The Tamdhu 18 impresses with its balanced structure between fruity sweetness and spicy oak notes, yet it doesn’t become overly complex. For fans of classic sherry maturation, it’s solid, though somewhat pricey relative to the depth it offers.
What it is worth
We do not yet hold bottle-level auction results — that sits behind Whisky Hunter’s authenticated feed. What follows is the market for Tamdhu as a whole, which sets the weather for this bottling without pricing it.
Latest mean bid £260 across 96 lots · 2024-08