Tullibardine The Murray

This is a kind of surprising drink. It has some of that gross bread mineral flavor, but there is also a floral sweetness to it that adds balance. It's light, but nicely balanced. There's some bitter bite from the wood that I wish were tempered by charring (or better - toasting). As it progresses though more toffee comes out. It could use some more age and some less bite from the barrel, but as a cheap option it is pretty good. There is honey and there is plenty of fruit. It's more than just pear. There's a kind of herbal medicinal elelement to the barrel. I get mango with a bit on clover honey, vanilla, orange blossom mixed with rose blossom. If all of the flavors were aged several more together in an interesting cask (bourbon, port, Sauternes, etc.), this could be a magnificent drink. As it is, this is fine, but not rich or married enough. I would definitely sip this, but I wouldn't want to buy a bottle.

Surprisingly smooth and creamy. Dried spices? Honey vanilla etc.