Tamnavulin 48 Year Old 1970 - Vintages Collection
- Distillery
- Tamnavulin
- Region
- Speyside
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 40%
- Age
- 48 years
- Price
- £1682.9
- Community rating
- 5.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Sherried, Old Wood, Dried Fruit, Honey, Nutty
- Description
- Distilled in 1970 and aged for 48 years across bourbon and oloroso sherry casks, this Tamnavulin represents an exceptional window into how Speyside whisky evolves over five decades. The extended maturation has built layers of dried fruit, polished wood, and subtle spice, with a texture of surprising elegance despite its age. Only 960 bottles were released in 2019. This is for collectors seeking historical depth and mature complexity.
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Tamnavulin 48 Year Old 1970 - Vintages Collection is a 48-year-old single malt from Tamnavulin (Speyside, Scotland), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect fruity, sweet and oaky character — sherried, old wood, dried fruit, honey. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Distilled in 1970 and aged for 48 years across bourbon and oloroso sherry casks, this Tamnavulin represents an exceptional window into how Speyside whisky evolves over five decades. The extended maturation has built layers of dried fruit, polished wood, and subtle spice, with a texture of surprising elegance despite its age. Only 960 bottles were released in 2019. This is for collectors seeking historical depth and mature complexity.
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