Tamdhu 1984

26 year old Speyside 48.8 % vol

1 of only 269 bottles from cask no. 2836

Tamdhu was mothballed in 2010 by the then owners, Edrington. However, it has recently been purchased by Ian MacLeod Distillers and we hope to see the stills firing again before too long.
This elderly example is bright gold, with orange lights. A moderate bead, with cremant bubbles settling.
A sweet, fruity nose (bruised apples, cherries – even Cherry Heering liqueur), with some malt to start yielding to pear drops; layered and changing. A silky texture and a sweet taste, with some fruit; drying in the finish.  Water introduces an attractive waxy note and alters the nature of the fruitiness, but flattens the aroma. The taste at reduced strength is not so sweet, with light chocolate in the aftertaste. Better enjoyed at natural strength.

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