This is the top end of the Tullibardine range: Tullibardine 25 Years, which was redesigned in 2013. It is matured in Oloroso Sherry casks.
Tullibardine 25 yo
(43%, OB 2016)
Tullibardine 25 yoNose: a very smooth profile, with acacia honey, yellow plums and dried apricots, as well as soft spicy notes. A little vanilla. Scented candles. Fruit cake. Really elegant.
Mouth: similar elegance, now more on oranges (both fresh juice and bitter marmalade) and apple peelings. Golden raisins. Then a slightly dry nuttiness, mellow spices and some toasted oak. Rather silky and thin, but that’s fine.
Finish: long, half fruity, half spicy. Some drying oak now. Balance is key.
This is a nicely aged whisky, with a subtle sherry influence and balanced oak. I like it. Around € 185.
Score: 88/100