Tullibardine Artisan

I like it! I would compare it to the 12-year scotches you would find at the grocery store like Glenfiddich, Glenlivet, and Glenmorangie at about half the price. Great value. The tasting notes others have mentioned are similar to what I taste so I won't repeat them.

I was not expecting much based off the color and nose - a very light gold that just looks very young, and a fairly light, nondescript nose with a hint of smokiness. Immediate thoughts on first sip were exactly what I was expecting based of color and nose, but then it grew and transformed. Filled out into robust bourbon notes that made me question what I was sipping. I’m genuinely surprised and impressed. For a bourbon lover wanting to explore scotch, this could be a good entry point. A hint of what the scotch world has to offer with a really nice transition to the bourbon characteristics they will enjoy. For $22 (Costco), this is a great bottle.

Taste: It is a pleasant blend of cereal grains and honey. Fairly sweet and smooth for a budget Scotch. Look: Pale golden Smell: Pungent sweet honey

A light honey-orange. Thin body. Floral nose – jasmine, vanilla, Turkish cake. Sweet and light. Creamy and surprisingly viscous. Sweet but not overwhelming. Lemon peel. A raw oat note announces the malt’s youth. Almond. A tad bitter around the periphery. Overall, nothing too objectionable but nothing to write home about. Affordable, but can’t hide its youth. Sweet and simple I don’t regret the bottle but won’t seek a replacement.

Sweet with a smokey after taste

A nice glass of scotch; easy sipper with lots of flavor and a smooth finish. A bit bitter.

Fruity and sweet. Has that scotch bite. Good for the price and if I am ever craving scotch.