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- Raided Score: 100
- Publication: The Whiskey Wash
- Excerpt: As far as starting expressions go, this is very good.
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- Raided Score: 81
- Publication: The Whiskey Reviewer
- Excerpt: It’s not smoky or smoked, but there is a flavor note in there that takes on that character for me, ever so slightly
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- Raided Score: 85
- Publication: Whiskey Raiders
- Excerpt: This is a dram that gets better the longer you sit with it. While the nose is surprisingly grain-forward, the palate and finish develop nicely into an easy sipper of a pour.
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Intro:
A new expression for the brand, this is Tamdhu's 12-year sherried release. It's matured exclusively in first-fill and refill casks featuring Oloroso Sherry and bottled at 43% ABV. Let's dive in!
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Nose:
Surprisingly grainy, full of apples, pears, grain, honey, some tobacco and cream. Not wildly complex on the nose, but there's no doubt there's a good deal of sherry character in this pour.
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Taste:
Moderate mouthfeel, honey, apples, baking spice, pears. There's a pleasant balance of fruity character, sherry dessert notes and a touch of oak and grain.
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Finish:
Moderate finish, tobacco, some ethanol, toffee, cream, butter. Easily the best part, the sherry punches true here in the finish.
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Overall:
This is a dram that gets better the longer you sit with it. While the nose is surprisingly grain-forward, the palate and finish develop nicely into an easy sipper of a pour.
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Score:
5
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Disclosure: The producer provided this sample to review free of charge, and without expectation of review or rating.
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