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Шерри-солодовый виски с нотами сухофруктов, тёмного шоколада, орехов, специй и цитруса, в целом хорошо сбалансированный и лёгкий для питья. Критика касается тонкого/водянистого тела, коротковатого или суховато-горького финиша, серных и дубовых нот, а также завышенной цены.
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В большинстве отзывов виски описывают как чистый, насыщенный шерри-релиз с изюмом, сухофруктами, тёмными ягодами, орехами, шоколадом, какао, кофе, кожей, ванилью и специями, с цитрусовыми оттенками. Часть дегустаторов хвалит мягкую, сливочную или маслянистую текстуру, лёгкость для питья и то, что вкус раскрывается со временем в бокале или после добавления воды; отдельные голоса ставят его выше Macallan 18 Sherry Oak. Его часто сравнивают с GlenDronach 18 (Allardice), отмечая, что он немного уступает по объёму, сладости и сложности, а один отзыв прямо говорит, что ожидания, подогретые этим сравнением, не подтвердились, а «современный сладкий» характер показался лишённым глубины.
Критические и противоречивые мнения касаются тонкого, жидковатого или «водянистого» тела, недостатка крепости и структуры для 18-летнего виски, коротковатого финиша, а также древесной терпкости, горечи, вяжущих танинов и серных/дубовых нот — при этом одни находят серу и дуб чрезмерно навязчивыми, другие считают, что сера ослабевает и уступает сладости. Есть редкие негативные оценки, где послевкусие называют шоколадным, но «пить не надо», или отмечают, что после воды теряются нюансы. По цене неоднократно пишут, что виски недешёвый и скорее «попробовать один раз», чем покупать повторно; его считают слишком дорогим на фоне 15-летнего и не стоящим своих денег по сравнению с 12-летним, а также отмечают заметную вариативность между партиями. Сернистые и откровенно неприятные ноты при этом частью отзывов отрицаются.
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· 2026-10-08T05:32:59Z · источник evidence
Quite nice. Nice quality, Nose is the best part. Palate and Finish is thin. Anyway, A flawless whisky that is hard to find these days. 87 : Nice. I will consider repurchasing.
Rich and dense sherry whisky
нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 88
Tasted from a 5cl official sample among the 12yo and the 15yo. Elegant, very elegant one.
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| Нос | 86 | Like the 15 it is a bit shy, I'm sure both will improve with a well oxidised full bottle. Sultanas, lesther, oak chips and bitter orange. Classic oloroso sherry. |
| Вкус | 88 | Good viscosity, warming and alcohol not noticeable at all. Dates, a lot of wood (bit astringent), dry coconut and orange peel. |
| Финиш | 87 | Fruity (melon), dark chocolate and walnuts. Flavour is all over my mouth, a very good one. |
нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 87
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| Нос | 88 | sherry, raisins, sweet dried fruits, milk chocolate with nuts, plum in chocolate, hazelnut cream, some spices, chocolate with dried fruit |
| Вкус | 86 | lots of nuts, sweet dried fruit, a bit of spice, quite oily, dark chocolate with dried fruit, lots of oak, a bit astringent, not very structured for an 18 year old |
| Финиш | 87 | quite long, dried fruit, coffee, a bit of bitter wood |
нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 88
нос 89 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
sweet，raisin，little spicy，tasted like 43Alc，
Aroma Sherry, leather, spicy taste Sherry, spicy, chocolate, intense finish Medium length, sweet, spicy
A nice, clean sherry malt that I tried in direct comparison with the Glendronach 18 (WB153368) and which is not clearly defeated, because it is a matter of taste whether you prefer the authentic Tamdhu with the clear Oloroso structure or the Glendronach with its gives preference to creamy-round smoothness. In terms of quality, I feel the Glendronach is slightly ahead (about 1 point). The Tamdhu is also less sweet than the batch of Glendronach mentioned above.
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| Нос | 89 | In Blenders, very nutty notes from the Oloroso at the beginning. Behind this is a comparatively thin sweetness of berries and grapes. The alcohol calms down after about 10 minutes. In the Glencairnglas it is a bit thinner and compared to the Glendronach it lacks the volume, the intensity and the cleanliness. What I like about this, however, is that the whisky is not as smooth and round as the Glendronach, although the Tamdhu is definitely a well-balanced and well-balanced whisky. Less sweet than the Glendronach and also slightly less complex. |
| Вкус | 88 | 88.5 Again, more Oloroso and wood than PX and sweetness. The Glendronach is also only given Oloroso, but it seems a little influenced by PX. Overall, this one is a bit too dry for me. The bitter notes from the wood are appropriate and not unpleasant. |
| Финиш | 89 | Beautifully mouth-filling and with a medium, almost even long and overall pleasant finish. |
нос 86 · вкус 85 · финиш 85
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| Нос | 86 | A modern sherry nose, nice, unobtrusive and unfortunately a bit flat |
| Вкус | 85 | He does not live up to the reputation that precedes him. It's okay, but can't follow in the footsteps of old Glendronachs or the like |
| Финиш | 85 | |
n: fruity, sherry, oak, orange, creamy, vanilla, dried fruit, caramel t: sweet & spicy, fruity, oaky, sherry notes a: very spicy, rich sherry, vanilla, creamy, red berries, old wood
Tamdhu 18 years, 46.8% alc. Original bottling (2022). Ageing: Oloroso sherry casks Nose: Pleasantly wintry. Oranges on fir green, orange zest, Christmas cookies and raisins. Quite a lot of delicacies, including various nuts and marzipan cake, I can also smell gingerbread. Palate: More intense than the nose, very aromatic and spicy. Cloves, nutmeg and cinnamon, gingerbread and lots of oak. Christmas stollen with raisins, dried figs and espresso. Pleasant roasted aromas towards the end. Finish: Long, sweet with dried fruit and roasted almonds. walnuts, malt and a mixture of cinnamon and cloves. I can also taste some green tea and chocolate. Conclusion: If this is not an ideal whisky for the Christmas season, Tamdhu and sherry casks simply go together. 88/100 points (2022).
Great, intense sherry malt.
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 89
нос 90 · вкус 89 · финиш 86
нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 88
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| Нос | 89 | Raisins, figs, apricots, cherries, nuts, vanilla, chocolate, honey |
| Вкус | 88 | Raisins, dates, spices, nuts |
| Финиш | 88 | Hay, nuts, chocolate, grape syrup |
Excellent clean sherry. Cherries prunes dates slight tobacco no off putting or sulfur notes whatsoever . Finish could be longer, viscosity could be thicker , could have higher ABV but we are nitpicking at this point, if you find at a good price, buy!
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| Нос | 88 | |
| Вкус | 90 | |
| Финиш | 89 | It's a very good whisky and just short of GD 18. The price isn't fun. |
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 88
нос 90 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
Tamdhu Session: 2022.08.16. https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/165046/tamdhu-batch-strength 85+ https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/127069/tamdhu-15-year-old 86+ https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/207124/tamdhu-18-year-old 87- https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/130525/tamdhu-dalbeallie-dram 88+ https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/120838/tamdhu-gran-reserva 86- https://www.whiskybase.com/whiskies/whisky/197652/tamdhu-1997-mswd 90-
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
The first nose is promising. Sweet, albeit less sweet than expected. A little more nuttiness. A little less oak and spice as hoped. It's missing a bit of complexity. Yes, it is definitely on the deliciously nutty side. All around a great whisky on the nose, if not outstanding or 'special' for any reason. The taste does the same for the nose. The finish is there, albeit a little shorter than expected. A few drops of water make it a bit more mentholated and nutty. Little changes at the end. Can be done, does not have to be. For me it should be a bit heavier and/or darker. The nuttiness prevails. Not a bad whisky, but just overpriced.
нос 86 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
нос 88 · вкус 86 · финиш 86
Sampled in Whisky Show. Oily white rabbit candy. Toffee fudge. Mildly peppery. Creamy sweet sherry. Confectionary. A lot of black pepper. Crème brûlée.
нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
Raisins, grape jam, vanilla, clove, milk chocolate, and a citrus note. The taste brings sweet flavors of grape jam, vanilla, green grape, and milk chocolate. It has a long, satisfying finish.
нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 88
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 87
Quick hit review. 18 years of maturation often hits the sweet spot, and I can certainly see why this Tamdhu 18 is praised as 'the better Macallan'. On the nose, dried fruits, plums and spearmint take turns with currants, wood spices and cloves. This is promising. The silky arrival unfolds with Mon Chéri, mildly dry oak and a hint of eucalyptus. Dark cherries and bitter chocolate are front and center. Orange zest, dates and fresh mint conclude the medium to long finish. We are not in the realm of the old GlenDronach Allardice, but it is a well-made modern sherry whisky! RATING: 4.0/5.0 stars ≙ 87 pts → FIRST-CLASS
A delicious rendition of a sherry cask. Rich and depth without the strong sherry influence. Not a sherry bomb, but loads of character and balance. Christmas cake, berries and baking soda. Tobacco and cherry with chocolate,Tastes like a premium whisky. A bit expensive but probably worth it.
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| Нос | 89 | Banana, vanilla ice cream, pumpkin seed oil, orange juice, coconut shell, old fruit, brittle, roasted almonds, preserved cherries, chocolate chips |
| Вкус | 87 | Banana, dark chocolate, slightly sour, woody, gooseberries, full-bodied |
| Финиш | 90 | creamy |
Nose-87/100; Taste-87/100; Finish-87/100.
нос 89 · вкус 86 · финиш 87
A dignified, harmonious, and deeply complex whisky, matured in high-quality sherry casks.
like any Tamdhu it reveals very high quality in distillation and cask selection, though it doesn't really blow me away like GD Allardice still does. comparing side by side with Allardice and Bunna 18 the Bunna has the nose hands down with its complexity; Tamdhu is is somewhat in between the Bunna and GD; GD wins for mouthfeel and finish. all in all the Tamdhu 18 is a wonderful dram, though it won't replace Allardice as my favorite 18 Oloroso matured malt
нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
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| Нос | 90 | nice after dried fruit, nuts, spices/baking spices, wood notes, a little dark and spicy honey. |
| Вкус | 91 | Pleasantly spicy, dried fruit, oranges, spices, notes of wood, toasted wood and nuts, a little chocolate, idea coffee, dark honey. Tart-sweet-tart, delicious! Addition of water not absolutely necessary. |
| Финиш | 90 | Spices, slightly tart notes of wood, nutty idea, dried fruit. Finally a bit malty-sweet. |
нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
delicious in the dark chocolate, long aftertaste
нос 83 · вкус 100 · финиш 92
Tamdhu Exemplifies Sherry Whisky This dram exemplifies what it means to be an 18-year official core range. Its balance, rich flavors, and polished finish reflect why Tamdhu is renowned as a master of sherry-matured whiskies.
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| Нос | 87 | N) Lavender, Violet, Orange, Plum, Apple, Chocolate, Candy, Tobacco "Perfume-Like Floral Elegance" The floral notes are reminiscent of a fine fragrance, with lavender and violet leading the way. These are followed by the refreshing citrus touch of orange. It carries a deep but not overwhelmingly dark profile. Fresh plum and apple scents are paired with the sweet tones of chocolate and candy, creating a delightful harmony. There's also a subtle hint of tobacco in the background. |
| Вкус | 87 | P) Dried Plum, Chocolate, Violet, Apple, Grape Jam, Tobacco "Harmony of Balance and Flavor" The balance is outstanding, and it’s simply delicious. This is the kind of quality you would expect from an 18-year official core range. It begins with the sweetness of dried plums and chocolate, transitioning into a soft floral touch of violet that feels like a gentle fabric softener. Ripe apple and grape jam notes blend in beautifully. A slightly dry, smoky sensation reminiscent of tobacco lingers toward the end. |
| Финиш | 88 | F) Tobacco, Oak, Chocolate, Apple, Plum "A Satisfying Finish That Carries Through" The finish seamlessly continues the delightful experience of the nose and palate. Oak’s depth combines with chocolate, apple, and plum, offering a harmonious conclusion. It’s clean and gratifying, with no rough edges to detract from the enjoyment. |
It does its job well; I can't say it's worth the price it's sold at, but it's definitely not inferior to its counterparts. Simply put: a pleasant and mature sherried whisky with prominent roasted notes. Price-performance ratio: Average-good, Average. Would I buy it again?: Trying it once was enough for me.
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| Нос | 86 | Plenty of tobacco, sawdust, toasted brown bread crust. Coffee beans. Dark chocolate wafers. Chocolate ganache, roasted cocoa beans. A Sachertorte with cherry jam. Lovely spices; vanilla bean, dried roses, cinnamon. Fresh figs. Almond dragees. A very light earthiness. Medium-low intensity. Roasted hazelnuts, hazelnut spread. Light marshmallows. Red plum jam. Caramel and peanuts. A little light brown sugar. Not the most complex nose in the world, but the chocolate nuances are very delightful. |
| Вкус | 86 | Low body on the palate. Dilution is felt but not bothersome. Fresh and jam-like apricots. Orange blossom. A cinnamon cookie-like side. Orange peel. Again, plenty of cocoa beans, chocolate wafer. A hint of marshmallow, vanilla bean, cinnamon. Medium sweetness balanced by a noticeable bitterness. Toast. Dark chocolate. A hint of chili pepper. Dried rose again. Slightly more floral on the nose here. The aromas are pleasant, but the low body seems to limit its complexity. Still enjoyable. |
| Финиш | 85 | Medium-low intensity. Orange blossom, orange peel. Cocoa powder and whole cocoa. Isot pepper and chili flakes. Not much is added to the palate in the finish. A light note of white peach at the very end, or perhaps apricot. Lightly toasted bread. A medium-length finish. Not a revolutionary finish, but it's not flawless either. |
I bought a sharing bottle. I didn't feel anything at first, but I experienced its delightful taste towards the end. I'm considering buying a whole bottle of Tamdhu from CDF. RMB 1550/bottle
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| Нос | 88 | Very good. Sweet and deep dark fruit. |
| Вкус | 88 | Sweet, spicy and oily |
| Финиш | 89 | Long, lingering on the tip of the tongue |
My notes from Dramface: Nose Black shoe polish, red liquorice and an emphasis on darkness but not over eagerly in stating its ambition. Rubbed red apples, chilli flakes, light brown sugar and brown bread. Candied orange and rhubarb bring some tartness, honey-roasted nuts, rose petals. A touch of raspberry, vanilla caramel. Adding water brings out more zest and orange oil. Palate Very restrained, relaxed even. Calmly arrives, does its bit, becomes cloying and then leaves a lasting finish of figs and dark chocolate sponge cake. If you listen closely enough, you’ll pick out raisins. Autumnal foliage, dark brown sugar, aniseed balls, caffe latte and charcoal. A touch drying and bitter midway, which is fine in my book as it just adds to the experience. Plums, apricot, hessian cloth, worn leather binding and stewed black tea. A splash of water tones things down, you’ll still recognise it as a sherried whisky, without the nuances noted previously; just a hint of spent tobacco and figs
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
Really good sherry malt. You should like the noticeable tart-spicy oak, fruit tends to hold back behind it as an accompaniment. Exactly my taste.
I've been looking forward to that for a long time. Now he is tried. The color promises a lot but also a first, cautious smell. Looks older than advertised a note that is both sweet and woody. Wonderful! I had a 25 year old Mannochmore in the glass the other day, this one reminds me of him. At first it seems a bit light, almost watery, but then he comes... A very nice aroma: those fine notes of wood again, the sherry doesn't kill seems more supportive. Not old, rather young and lively. But still beautiful aromas that unfold so wonderfully, especially in the mouth... Class!
нос 90 · вкус 90 · финиш 89
нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 87
нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
Nose: greedy, generous, spicy, blackberry jam, nuts, black fruits, minty freshness on the back nose. Attack: silky, melted, refined, woody, spicy, less gluttony Finish:, slight bitterness at the end, 90% cocoa, nice cocoa length
Spice, wood, sherry, coffee, blackcurrant. The finish is oily with some hints of mint/methol Great whisky but a bit pricey for €160,- in the Netherlands.
нос 89 · вкус 87 · финиш 88
Nose: Fresh and pleasant, raisins in brine, dried fruit, dark fruit, multi-berry jam, fresh blueberries and blueberries, cherries in chocolate Jutrzenka ????, nuts, spices, cinnamon, a bit of toffee and nougat, caramel candies, very faint tobacco in the background and leather. 88.50 Taste: smooth, oily, very pleasant and structured, very close to the nose, lots of fresh dark fruit like blueberries, blueberries, dates, figs, chocolate-covered raisins, lots of cinnamon, and delicate pepper. Wood, astringency of wood and nuts, a touch of coffee, salty leather. 89.50 Finish: Long and pleasant, sweet, chocolatey, cocoa, nutty, dried fruit, cinnamon and nutmeg, lots of wood and a lingering bitterness that sticks nicely to the throat. 89.00
нос 90 · вкус 89 · финиш 89
нос 90 · вкус 91 · финиш 90
Nose: Mineral, sherry, mint, grape Taste: Dried fruits, honey Finish: Vanilla, honey, sherry / Spicy
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| Нос | 86 | Grapes, raspberries, passion fruit, figs, walnuts and tamarind |
| Вкус | 88 | Dates, plums, dark chocolate, roasted chestnuts, red apples, cinnamon and maple syrup |
| Финиш | 87 | Roasted coffee beans, liquorice, grapefruit, peppermint, raisins, nutmeg and allspice |
N - Orange, Leather, Colve, Prune, Date, Raisin, Tobacco P - Prune, Colve, Ester, Tobacco, Brown Sugar, Cinnamon F - Orange, Cacao, Oak
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 89
Amber color. Pretty oily.
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| Нос | 87 | An intense nose advises. Full. Rich. Feel Sherry Oloroso and PX. Dried fruits. Dark fruit. Blueberries. Spices. A little bit of spice and spices. |
| Вкус | 88 | Dried fruits. Dark berries. Blueberries, dates, raisins. Spices. Cinnamon. A pinch of white pepper. |
| Финиш | 86 | Spices. Cinnamon. Dark berries. Blueberries. Berries. White pepper. Medium-long finish. |
Tamdhu 18 ABV:46.8% Cask:Oloroso sseasoned Sherry cask
нос 90 · вкус 89 · финиш 89
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| Нос | 88 | Raisins, dates, fine wood, chocolate, spices such as cinnamon, cloves, nuts |
| Вкус | 87 | More like milk chocolate, plums and raisins, juicy oranges, sherry balsam, soft and creamy texture |
| Финиш | 88 | Medium to long, overall nice 18 Oloroso development |
нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 88
despite the chocolate aftertaste, do not drink it
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| Нос | 65 | sherry |
| Вкус | 70 | sherry and chocolate |
| Финиш | 75 | chocolate aftertaste. better |
A superb expression from Tamdhu that beats out Macallan's 18 sherry oak in a blind test between me and a few friends. Edit: it has gotten better since i last reviewed this. Much better. It is a great example of a whisky that starts wonderfully and only improves.
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| Нос | 93 | Beautiful bouquet of stewed fruits, stone fruits, spice, aromatic, keeps changing. Keep it in the glass for at least 20 minutes to get all you can from it. |
| Вкус | 94 | Sweet, spicy, dried fruits, a malty hit in the mid, though well covered with age and maturity. Delicious fruity candy and pastry echoes. Viscous. Much more body than the Mac sherry 18. Quaffable. |
| Финиш | 94 | Long and lingering from the first swallow. Very nice. A food finish tells the story. Is that a hint of smoke? Probably not, but the complexity might make you think it is. Very VERY nice dram. |
50+3+9+10+3
A vibrant, damp forest.
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| Нос | 87 | Saffron cake, orange marmalade, roasted nut skin at the back; damp tree barks, rum soaked dried prune, moist dried raisin, candied dried berries. Floral notes, lukewarm cola. |
| Вкус | 86 | A little thin compares with what the nose suggests; some bitterness in a good way, which added to the depth. The burnt toasts and zest makes its quite quaffable. Becoming a little woody and tannic. |
| Финиш | 85 | A little plastic-y which deducts a coupon of points. Good dose of burnt toast kind of bitterness. |
нос 90 · вкус 90 · финиш 91
Tamdhu did a lot of things right here. Great fruit, good balance of cask and distillate, almost no bitterness at all, good drinking strength with ideal alcohol integration. Then why not 90 points? That's down to my personal preference. With Oloroso aging, I really like an old school sherry character with tart, leathery, dusty influences, as a reference to the Glengoyne 21yo 2016-2020. Tamdhu does not do that here, so we have a modern sherry profile with fewer edges, more palatable and certainly very suitable for the masses. I suspect a higher proportion of seasoned American Oak Sherry Casks.
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| Нос | 87 | Yes, there is the Tamdhu DNA with the typical orange woven into the sherry aromas. Only Macallan has something like that. Quite sweet, raisins and prunes, softcake orange, blackberry. Alcohol very well integrated. Very nice fruit salad with little wood influence. |
| Вкус | 89 | Initially super sweet on the tongue, before the wood of the barrels finally completes the concert and the fruit salad and wine gum are joined by chocolate and nutty notes as well as a few spices. Still very relaxed alcohol without being watery. On the contrary, the malt spreads mouth-filling. Pleasant to drink and yet sufficiently complex to remain exciting. |
| Финиш | 88 | Out back a great balance of fruity and spicy components. Medium to long and very tasty. |
with water: now the whisky opens, coffee and liquorice are added - great !!! Conclusion: excellent sherry dram with a typical Tamdhu note, good balance between sweet and tart sherry notes, maybe a bit too dry in the finish
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| Нос | 89 | Raisins, cocoa, cloves, some leather polish, dark sweetness, acacia honey, pleasant tannins, dark wood, very good alcohol strength, black cherries, blackberries, black currants |
| Вкус | 89 | good texture, slightly oily, fresh and yet dignified, intense dark sweetness, but not too much, raisin, cocoa |
| Финиш | 88 | Long and pleasant, dark and red fruits, raisins, good oak influence, wood polish, leather, quite dry at the end |
нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 89
нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 86
Brief comparison between the 2022 (WID:207124) and 2023 (WID:236682). The basic character is of course similar. But the 2022 looks more mature and adult. In addition to the sherry, it also brings nice spicy notes. The 2023 seems “younger”. The sherry is brighter, sweeter and fruitier. The spice here is more of a certain spiciness. I like the 2022 one a whole lot better. Both good sherry whiskys that are wonderful to drink. From memory, they are not exorbitantly better than the Tamdhu 15. They probably have no chance against Glendronach Allerdice from the Billy Walker era. You have to put up with this comparison, given the price.
Tamdhu 18. Sampled at The Whisky Show 2023. Soft gentle and pleasant with a big spicy finish, Great 3.65/87 Tamdhu 18, 46.8%. 30ml sample from a TSE Tasting Set, consumed July 2025. Dark amber. Aroma is initially simple spicy European oak but then creamy cherry yoghurt, blackberry throat lozenge, black Jelly Babies or undiluted blackcurrant squash. Also some chicken-skin funkiness in the background – cold cooked chicken skin, damp and slightly mouldy cardboard. But that’s very much a secondary vibe. It’s dominated by slightly medicinal dark berry fruit. Body is watery-plus. Taste is cumin spiced blackberry, salty middle leading into some spicy oak tannins and the dark berry fruit carries on into the finish. The aftertaste loses the fruit and is more salty and spicy, rusted, dry. Very decent stuff. Quite simplistic but the sherry casks have been utilised well, as you expect from Tamdhu – strong sherry vibes but not heavy-handed or lactic. It’s a very good sherried dram. 3.6/86
нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 87
Just delicious
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 87
Vanilla, sherry, spices, oak, banana, dark chocolate
Small review from a sample offered by the whisky shop (thank you!) I have only tried the 12, not the 15, but even though I like this one, I do not like it 3/4 times more than the 12 (not even close). Not worth the 150+ euros, IMO. No water was added as I was afraid to drown it with such a small sample at hand (3cl).
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| Нос | 87 | Great nose, I like this a lot. Rich, dense, mature sherry maturation, neither the wood nor the sherry are overpowering, the malt is still there (same as the 12). Buttery, honey, jammy, nutty, just what is expected from the 12 but with more maturity. As time goes on, the chocolate notes get louder and immensely engaging. Spiciness is toned down while still aromatic. Very good. |
| Вкус | 86 | Good oiliness but not much, I would say the same as the 12. Malty, fruity, more spicy here no doubt. Maybe a little too soft for me, this one could use more ABV, IMO. Still very rich, mature, engaging. I wish I had more of it to get used to the profile. |
| Финиш | 85 | Good medium length only, no off-notes, pretty standard for a sherried whisky but well-made as hell. Pipe tobacco, some dusty dryness, quite nutty and raisin-y of course. Notes of toasted malt appear at the end. A very well-behaved one, in a good way. |
21.5+21.5+21.5+21.5
One to take your time with.
нос 88 · вкус 90 · финиш 89
Big sip malt - tastes like a worse batch of Allardice - nose has a hint of sulphur, slightly alcoholic
нос 85 · вкус 88 · финиш 86
нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 88
Love it
Oily, nutty, cinnamon, cloves, tangerine, oak, chocolate, tobacco, very nicely balanced and easy-drinking, from nose to finish
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
This is easily a 90+ whisky. The moral of the story, you dont have to pay $600 to $1000 to get the quality of the great Macallan 18 sherry cask .. just get the Tamdhu 18.
нос 91 · вкус 93 · финиш 92
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
Just the kind of full sherry you'd expect from an 18-year-old.
нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
Upon first opening the bottle the drams weren't overly impressive but as the bottle went down it started to shine. Nose - Sweet dates, baked red apple, thick fudge, honey and plums. Taste - spicy, sweet sugar, plums, icing, juicy and rich. Finish- short, spice, tropical juice but clean. Thoughts - not overly impressive at first but might need to push the boat out for this one, I don't think 43% would have worked, good job with the abv.
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 89
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| Нос | 89 | Fruit cake, dried yellow plum, dried apricot, candied cherry, blueberry, vanilla, fudge, milk chocolate, some leather polish, nutty, sweet baking spice like cinnamon and sweet ginger. |
| Вкус | 86 | Thick and sweet, more cherry, blackberry, blueberry and dried southern fruits, a bit of bitter and sour lemon, leather, darker and more bitter chocolate, roasted nuts, liquorice, loys of peppery spices, also clove, ginger and a hint of cinnamon. Turns bitter with clear charcoal (almost ashy) eventually. Overall a bit of hotness here. |
| Финиш | 87 | Quite long: sweet dried plum, some cherry and blueberry, dark bitter chocolate and liquorice, roated nuts, pepper and wood char in the end. |
Overall, it maintains a well-balanced sherry-bam style. There is a feeling of a yellowish color in the taste, so those who are sensitive may need to be a little careful. The creamy feeling balances the spice and sherry well, so it goes down smoothly without any burden while drinking. The watery feeling may be a pity, but it seems to be an area of taste that is more advantageous for daily drinking.
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| Нос | 88 | Soft with little to no buzz. - Sherry 5. The scent of sherry is strong, with notes of overripe grapes, raisins, and dried apricots. The rich, sweet-and-sour feel of sherry is strongly felt, with a lot of stone fruit notes such as plum (4) and peach. - Dark Chocolate 4. The nuance of dark chocolate mixed with a bit of oiliness and creaminess. It also has a soft feel like milk chocolate, making the overall scent soft. - Vanilla 3. The right nuance of vanilla adds layers to the scent. - Orange 3. A citrus fruit of the orange family. The citrus flavor is not very prominent, but it has a sweet and sour feel. - Clove 3. A spice with a moderate amount of clove and a hint of cinnamon. - Newspaper 3. The nuance of wet newspaper that is not burdensome. It creates a nuance of damp sherry, but it feels like it has a little dustiness mixed in. The brown sugar that is mixed a lot with the sweetness and crumbles is wrapped in newspaper, and it feels like the newspaper is slightly damp. - Nuts 3. The oily feel of nuts is gently blended with the scent of oak. : N Summary - A moderately moist and soft sherry balm : vs Tamdu Grand Reserva E2 - Tamdu 18 feels a little creamier. If the oak scent of Gran Reserva feels quite strong with a fresh woody feel, Tamdu 18 feels like a soft and creamy oak scent topped with sherry. Also, the citrus of Tamdu 18 feels softer. |
| Вкус | 88 | - Sherry 5. The nuance of sherry is strongly felt as soon as it enters the mouth. The nuance of dried fruits such as raisins, dried apricots, and dried plums is strongly felt, and a feeling of slightly overripe grapes is also felt. The nuance of sherry seems close to a balanced type that is neither dry nor thick. - Huang 4. It is not so bad that it is uncomfortable to drink, but the nuance of the Huang that comes up steadily comes out like sherry. - Brown sugar 4. It has a strong sweetness reminiscent of brown sugar, but it also has a slightly watery feel, giving it a sugary taste. It also has a woody sweetness unique to licorice (3). - Orange 3. The citrus is not strong and has a creamy feel like orange peel. - Dark Chocolate 3. Creamy and soft bitterness that seems to be somewhere between milk chocolate and dark chocolate. - Clove 4. Clove and a little cinnamon spice play a role in providing overall balance, and although the flavor is quite strong, it does not stand out and blends well with other flavors. : P Summary - It's a sherry balm, but the wateriness is evenly spread. : vs Tamdu Grand Reserva E2 - Tamdu 18 definitely has a strong sulfur flavor, and feels creamy. Even though the spiciness is similar in intensity, it feels much smoother, as if cinnamon powder was sprinkled on cocoa, wrapped in a creamy feel. |
| Финиш | 87 | The finish is medium to long. - Sherry 4. The nuances of sherry, with hints of dried apricots, raisins and slightly overripe grapes, are strongly felt in the early part of the finish. - Dark Chocolate 3. Creamy and bitter dark chocolate with a hint of sulfur. - Clove 3. The spice provides a subtle balance. - Oak 4. The tannins remain quite strong, leaving a rather dry feeling on the tongue. : F Summary - A well-balanced sherry balm, but with a watery feel, so the body is not strong. The finish is generally mid-long, but some notes linger gently. : vs Tamdoo Grand Reserva E2 - Almost the same feeling as the taste. It is creamier, has a stronger sulfur, and based on these nuances, you can feel a soft spice. It seems to have a slightly less watery feeling due to the creaminess. |
Cherries, nuts and vanilla. Nicely bodied sherry whisky.
нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 88
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 89
Compared to the 15, the sherry notes seem even more mature. The banana from the 15 is still present here. There are also dark chocolate or almost coffee notes, spices, and dried fruits. A nice opening, with the spicy notes immediately apparent (tobacco?). Dried fruits and various spices and dark chocolate notes develop further on the finish. A great, spicy sherry whisky, but it's too expensive for me compared to the 15. The 15 has significantly less spice on the nose, but can certainly hold its own in terms of flavor and is somewhat more balanced.
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
Great aroma, but on the palate the sulphur and especially the oak influence are too assertive for me.
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| Нос | 88 | Sulphur up front, more pronounced than expected. Wet wood appears immediately, with a gentle note of dried apricot. There’s a slightly dusty cocoa-powder vibe, then orange citrus with a light floral lift. A touch of clove follows, along with a faint nutty, slightly “funky” note—oddly reminiscent of cheap roasted peanuts. As it opens in the glass, the sulphur fades and the sweetness builds: first a light, sugary honey note, then a stickier dried-date sweetness. |
| Вкус | 86 | Rather light in overall volume. Strong astringency right away, with oak-driven bitterness and tannins. Sour/bright notes sit alongside ginger, clove, and cocoa. Hints of honey and a faint nutty edge, but the sweetness stays muted. Some sulphur still shows through. |
| Финиш | 86 | Long, but dominated by bitter, astringent oak and tannins. Dried apricot and orange return, with a suggestion of orange blossom, plus cocoa. A faint earthy note in the background. |
a malt that is complex but easy to enjoy good sherry malt for there is hardly any difference to the 15y
Chocolate with raisins, caramel coffee, fruit cake and nuts, slight leather and tobacco. The overall taste is full and rich. I like it
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| Нос | 88 | raisins, spices with leather and tobacco, very sweet, dark fruit, vanilla and oak. |
| Вкус | 89 | chocolate, raisins, nuts, a small amount of leather, caramel with coffee, caramel, fruit cake. |
| Финиш | 88 | long, nut, coffee with caramel, roasted malt aroma, spice with oak, slightly pungent. |
This is how Isabella grapes ripen on the southern slopes of Ossetia, with all the familiar effects: thick skin, dust, ink, on the banks of a mountain river.
нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 87
нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 87
Fruit
Blind tasting as part of the judging for the "Spirit of Speyside" festival 2023 at Scotia Spirit Cologne. A total of 8 whiskys in four categories, so two whiskys per category compete against each other. The categories were: 1. whiskys up to 12 years, 2. 13 to 20 years 3. from 21 years 4.NAS For this one I wrote down during the tasting: Very intense dark fruit, somewhat dry, slightly spicy and bitter. Beautifully intense and round whisky.
нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
N: spicy/sherry, woody, at the same time a bit dry and slightly sweet, dark chocolate. G: starts off sweet, dry fruits, orange, very pleasant, not bitter or dry. A: easy. warming, lovely, chocolate.
The 18 seems to have quite some batch variation. It definitely isn't worth the price hike from the 15 years old.
нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 87
нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 88
Interesting Tamdhu with intense deep layers, with remarkable sherry tones, a lot of fruitiness, and subtle sweet spicyness.
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| Нос | 89 | Pear and apple, dried raisins, milk chocolate, some ginger, sherry |
| Вкус | 87 | Vanilla, subtle oak, sweet spice, brown sugar, deep sherry notes, |
| Финиш | 87 | Long finish, spicy, fruity, a bit sweet, honey |
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 88
Completely ambivalent, very happy and just opened after almost 3 weeks. You read and hear a lot on Youtube and in Facebook forums the comparison to the Glendronach 18th. Therefore, my expectations were adventurously high. This clouds immediately after opening... This expectation cannot be confirmed in any situation. Don't get this wrong, whisky has sherry. Yes it has, but this modern sweet character (sometimes for me this meaningless profile or depth of whisky and sherry combination) and therefore very, sry, disappointing conclusion. Especially at the price, this high expectation does not apply. I'm not a whiner, God knows, but as a Tamdhu fan and not seeing the high net references I'm disappointed. I wonder where all the people smell and taste the "typical flavors of dark and heavy" whisky...
нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
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