Tamdhu - Sinlge Cask 2986 - First Fill American Oak Oloroso Sherry Butt

ALC. 56.2%      70 CL      Bottle No. 051 of 595

Tamdhu Single Cask 2986 First Fill American Oak Oloroso Sherry Butt is a rare and highly collectible Speyside single malt whisky distilled in 2003 and bottled in 2019 as part of the distillery’s Distillery Manager’s Edition, selected by Tamdhu’s own Sandy McIntyre, the 2019 Icons of Whisky “Distillery Manager of the Year”, to showcase the exceptional influence of first-fill sherry casks on the house style. Matured for 15 years in a single first-fill American oak Oloroso sherry butt and bottled at 56.2% ABV without chill filtration or added colouring, this limited release yielded just 595 individually numbered bottles and reflects Tamdhu’s longstanding commitment to rich, sherry-driven maturation that defines its Speyside character. On the nose it offers inviting layers of dried fruit balanced with vanilla sweetness and warming spice, while the palate delivers deep, fruit-rich sherry oak complexity with hints of cinnamon, soft fruits and cocoa before a long, satisfying finish that captures the strength and depth imparted by its solitary sherry but.