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Tullibardine 228 Burgundy Cask Finish
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Tullibardine 228 Burgundy Cask Finish

Tullibardine · Tullibardine Distillery

$5386 proofNASHighland, Scotland
Tullibardine sits on one of Scotland's oldest known brewing sites, and this expression shows the distillery's soft, malty house character at its most inviting. The Burgundy finish adds complexity without costume. A Highland malt that rewards curiosity.

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Tasting Notes

Nose

Fresh-cut meadow grass and ripe peach open the nose, followed by honey and a subtle floral quality. A gentle nuttiness and malt sweetness anchor the whole.

Palate

Creamy and medium-weight. Buttery cereals meet stone fruit, with vanilla and a delicate clove spice emerging mid-palate. The Burgundy cask influence brings a winey depth without overwhelming the spirit.

Finish

Medium, clean, with lingering peach and a dry, woody close.

Specifications
Region
Highland
Cask Type
Ex-bourbon barrels, Burgundy cask finish
Peat Level (PPM)
Unpeated
Distillation
Double distilled in copper pot stills
Maturation
Initially matured in ex-bourbon barrels, finished in Burgundy wine casks
Chill-Filtered
Non-chill filtered
Serve & Pair

Cocktail Suggestion

Highland Orchard — 2 oz Tullibardine 228 · 0.5 oz honey syrup · 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice · 2 dashes Angostura bitters · Shake with ice, strain into a coupe, garnish with a lemon twist.

Food Pairing

Baked brie with honeycomb and toasted almonds

The Story

Situated at the foot of the Ochil Hills in Blackford, Tullibardine draws its production water from the Danny Burn, the same source that once supplied beer to King James IV's coronation in 1488.

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