Tullibardine Distillery
ABV 59.3%
Opening a cupboard on a hot day, whilst sipping banana smoothie.
Lyndsey Gray
Lady of the Glen
Brand
Lady of the Glen
Bottler
11 Years Old
Expression
Single Malt
Type
No age statement
Age (Years)
59.3%
ABV
Highland
Region/Country
Independent Bottling
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: A little closed off and needs a little water to get going. Burnt banana skin, kiwi and almond butter with undertones of mildew creating an almost dusky element.
Palate: Fruity, woody and herbaceous. The banana skin definitely carries through onto the palate with cement, charred oak, honeydew melon peel and yoghurt covered raisins piercing through it.
Finish: Dry and chalky with a slight metallic edge to it.
Comment: Opening a cupboard on a hot day, whilst sipping banana smoothie.
Score: 8
Taster
Nose: Gentle and shy at first, but then opens into crushed vanilla pods. Lots of breakfast granola drenched in oat milk and honey.
Palate: All that vanilla is here with plenty of honey. Lovely lushousness of a fresh Victoria sponge, all cream and strawberry jam, dusted with chocolate. A very soft burnt wood notes, like a distant bonfire.
Finish: Slowly dries out leaving a fresh citrus edge and a hint of saline. A bit of spice with crushed black pepper.
Comment: At first easy going, but reveals a spice with balance.
Score: 8.5
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