Tamdhu 18 Year Old 1996 (cask 11956) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
- Distillery
- Tamdhu
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 50%
- Age
- 18 years
- Price
- £78.94
- Community rating
- 4.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Malt Extract, Honey, Cooked Fruit, Old Wood
- Description
- Distilled in December 1996 and aged 18 years in a single cask, this Tamdhu from Hunter Laing's Old Malt Cask range (291 bottles) represents a Speyside single malt from the mid-1990s. The cask-specific bottling showcases the distillery's characteristic spiced, slightly fruited character.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Tamdhu 18 Year Old 1996 (cask 11956) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) is a 18-year-old single malt from Tamdhu (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 50% ABV. Expect sweet, oaky and fruity character — sherried, malt extract, honey, cooked fruit. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A premium pour worth the price.
Distilled in December 1996 and aged 18 years in a single cask, this Tamdhu from Hunter Laing's Old Malt Cask range (291 bottles) represents a Speyside single malt from the mid-1990s. The cask-specific bottling showcases the distillery's characteristic spiced, slightly fruited character.
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