Tullibardine 25 Year

This is more woody and less fruity than Tullibardine 12, but then a surprisingly tropical note comes out. The passion fruit and mango lightly steps in the middle of the palate and carries into the finish. There is some nice complexity in here with richness extending beyond the minerals and gross bread. The spiciness is a bit strong given the minimal variation from start to finish. The tropical fruits really help to blend in the gross bread. It's really a nice, balanced Scotch with a bit too much mineral. The tropical notes really give it some life, and are alzo reminiscent of Bushmill's 21. It's enjoyable with flavors that eventually balance out. I do wish that there were less gross bread though. Fortunately, the tropical.fruits and apricot save it. It's great to drink, not worth the high price that I imagine it carries. It's kind of like a different, more flamboyant take on Highland Park The Light. Its tropical flavors really stand out, bringing it into the same ballpark. Otherwise, it would be out on its own, looking for a purpose. I would be delighted to sip this in most circumstances, but improbably wouldn't buy a bottle. The fruity finish is nice though, much like Bushmill's 21.

** Disclaimer: This review is what I would consider a “Quick Hit”- meaning I won’t have my usual in-depth notes that I usually like to take. The reason: this sample was poured at Whiskyfest DC on 4/17/18. All of these reviews will not be scored and I am actively looking to try them again at some point to do them more justice. I was looking to take full advantage of the VIP hour to try as many older, age statement whiskies as possible. This one was no exception. Some of the various Tullibardine cask finished whiskies are very good. This 25 had a nice flavor to it, but there seemed to be a shortage of depth and complexity here. It’s a tasty dram, I was just hoping for more- especially at the $230 price point. Hopefully I’ll get to try this one sometime in the near future.

Review #4 of 12 from DC Whiskyfest 2018. I was only able to do 12 because I came down with something that afternoon that really messed with my head and stomach. I should have just stayed in the hotel room but I didn’t pay $350 for VIP tickets to sample my pillow! No scores for anything sampled as I don’t think it would be fair. PX sherry, fruity, sweet, soft and elegant oak. Nice but came across as a bit younger than 25. The palate was peppery oak, sweet and spicy, not what I was expecting from a 25 year old. Quite good and recommended.

Hmm again an example of older not necessarily better. I prefer the NAS Murray irrespective of price. And the 20 year. I just find a number of these drams once they get over the 18 to 21 year mark they get over wooded and slightly bitter even after leaving to breathe for a long time. The 20 year mark was the good place to stop. Heavy toffee, slight bit of spice woodness not to bad and fades a bit the more you get into it. $200 USD is good value these days for a 25 year. By the end I was coming round to the dram a bit more.

Huge maple syrup and molasses smell. Incredibly sweet. But on the tongue I don't get much of anything. Super light flavors that disappear immediately, maybe some smoke on the tail but I'm honestly confused. I really can't place any flavors at all. Perhaps I'm dying. Perhaps this is the end for me.

툴리바딘 25년 (43%) 1필-2필 쉐리 혹스헤드(보통225L) 향 : 코를 깊게 박아도 튀는것 없으며 향이 약함, 건과일도 조금, 곡물도 조금, 쉐리의 단향이 은은하게 남 맛 : 가벼운 쉐리, 신선한 느낌은 아님, 마른건초?, 피니쉬 : 약한 스파이시, 부드러움, 벽난로같은 은은한 warm함, 크게 튀는것 없음