Tamdhu 43 Year Old 1969 (cask 159) - Tantalus (Duncan Taylor)
- Distillery
- Tamdhu
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 40%
- Age
- 43 years
- Price
- £998.85
- Community rating
- 4.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Old Wood, Sherried, Dried Fruit, Leathery, Tobacco
- Description
- 43 years at 40% ABV is a long wait. Tagged as 'Old Wood' and 'Sherried', £998.85 feels like you're paying for patience.
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Tamdhu 43 Year Old 1969 (cask 159) - Tantalus (Duncan Taylor) is a 43-year-old single malt from Tamdhu (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect fruity, sweet and oaky character — old wood, sherried, dried fruit, leathery. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
43 years at 40% ABV is a long wait. Tagged as 'Old Wood' and 'Sherried', £998.85 feels like you're paying for patience.
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