Tullibardine 228 Burgundy Finish

Either this is a recent behind-the-bar addition to my usual spot, or else I've just not noticed it before. Tullibardine seems like that sort of malt, though - the pleasant (if not life altering) surprise that's overlooked in favor of other, more fabled offerings. It's a pity, too - while the 228's wine-inflected red fruit (classic Burgundy for you), cocoa powder, and vanilla creme notes aren't anything groundbreaking, they're nonetheless extremely pleasant. I wish the finish were longer and perhaps a bit less hot (no age given, so I'm assuming young spirit is to blame), but it's a worthwhile dram.

Les tonneaux de Bourgogne lui confère définitivement un goût tannique que je ne m'attendais pas goûter dans un scotch

Taste on april 2017 Fini Bourgogne de Chassagne montrachet Très sec Doux dans la bouche 96 $ Pas grande complexité

Tasted 4/24/17

It's winy (duh!), with aromas of malted barley, orange marmalade and almonds. Truthfully, the palate is much better than the nose and the finish starts off well but then takes a dive. Still, it's smooth and pleasurable.