Tullibardine 25 Year

92

Review #4 of 12 from DC Whiskyfest 2018. I was only able to do 12 because I came down with something that afternoon that really messed with my head and stomach. I should have just stayed in the hotel room but I didn’t pay $350 for VIP tickets to sample my pillow! No scores for anything sampled as I don’t think it would be fair. PX sherry, fruity, sweet, soft and elegant oak. Nice but came across as a bit younger than 25. The palate was peppery oak, sweet and spicy, not what I was expecting from a 25 year old. Quite good and recommended.

** Disclaimer: This review is what I would consider a “Quick Hit”- meaning I won’t have my usual in-depth notes that I usually like to take. The reason: this sample was poured at Whiskyfest DC on 4/17/18. All of these reviews will not be scored and I am actively looking to try them again at some point to do them more justice. I was looking to take full advantage of the VIP hour to try as many older, age statement whiskies as possible. This one was no exception. Some of the various Tullibardine cask finished whiskies are very good. This 25 had a nice flavor to it, but there seemed to be a shortage of depth and complexity here. It’s a tasty dram, I was just hoping for more- especially at the $230 price point. Hopefully I’ll get to try this one sometime in the near future.