Sherry Oak, Exclusively

Tamdhu is one of Speyside’s most quietly distinguished distilleries and one of the few in Scotland that matures its spirit exclusively in sherry oak casks. No bourbon barrels, no mixed maturation: just hand-selected Oloroso sherry-seasoned casks from Jerez, Spain, for every drop. The 12 Year Old is the distillery’s flagship expression and a compelling argument for the sherry-only philosophy rich, rounded, and deeply satisfying in a way that only twelve years in exceptional sherry oak can produce.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Warm dried fruit, vanilla toffee, and a generous Oloroso sherry sweetness with notes of cinnamon, toasted oak, and a hint of dark chocolate
• Palate: Rich and full-bodied raisins, butterscotch, warm spice, and a deep, honeyed sherry richness that coats the palate with effortless elegance
• Finish: Long and warming with lingering dried fruit, spice, and a smooth, oaky sweetness that fades gracefully

Specs

• Distillery: Tamdhu, Speyside, Scotland
• Age: 12 Years
• Cask: Exclusively Oloroso Sherry-Seasoned Oak from Jerez, Spain
• ABV: 43% / Proof: 86
• Size: 750ml

One of Speyside’s most underrated sherry oak expressions Tamdhu 12 delivers the richness and complexity of a much more expensive whisky. For those who love sherry-forward Scotch, this is essential.