Tullibardine 12 Year

Oak, smooth, thick, a little oily, sweet corn, oranges, caramel, toasted hazelnuts, pear, sugar, honey, buttery.

Coffee and malty on the nose. Highland flavor is consistent with the region. Enjoyable and easy going but light and disappearing finishes. Very bold, but maybe a very, VERY SLIGHT bit of Nikka Coffey malt.

Very mild smoke. Almost negligible. Tastes great to a traditional bourbon fan, tastes great neat or on ice. Gets lost in a Hot Toddy which was the reason I bought it. Turns out it's a great change of a sipper. Would definitely keep in my cabinet.

A sweet nose greets you with gentle notes of orchard fruits and cereals, but then a sharp trailing edge leaves some ethanol and underripe strawberry in its wake. I get Golden Delicious apple, Anjou pear, oats, a hint of gin soaked Golden raisins, a dollop of honey, and some very mild baking spices. To the tongue, it’s equal parts spicy and sweet. There’s immediate heat and cinnamon spice, then fruity sweet notes muscle their way in with fresh apple dominating an undertone of lemony citrus and strawberry jam. The body is a bit on the light side, not surprising at a meager 40%ABV. The mouthfeel is a little thin but with a redeeming oiliness. In the glass, the legs start off a hot mess, but manage to get it together before they disappear completely. The finish is nice, semidry with a little rustic oak coming through. There’s cocoa dusted almonds providing some bitter astringency, and just a drop of lingering sweetness. No need to add water to this one, it’s better as is. It’s a worthy scotch with a flavor that nods at finer Irish whiskies. Nose: 8 Taste: 8 Body: 6 Finish: 7

Very drinkable, light with a hint of bourbon flavor. Enough fruit to add a bit of character.