Tamdhu 21-Year-Old Single Malt
Tamdhu has just raised the bar—and a glass—with the addition of a stunning 21-Year-Old Single Malt to its permanent collection. Known for its unwavering Sherry cask commitment, this expression blends time, tradition, and craftsmanship into every sip. With only 12,000 bottles released annually, it’s a must for collectors and Sherry cask purists alike.
Tamdhu 21-Year-Old Single Malt
From the heart of Speyside, Tamdhu’s new 21-Year-Old Single Malt is the distillery’s first permanent aged statement release since the 18YO. Crafted with care and patience, this limited annual offering continues the brand’s deep-rooted Spanish oak Sherry cask legacy.
- Product: Tamdhu 21-Year-Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky
- Brand: Tamdhu (Ian Macleod Distillers)
- Category: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
- Country: Scotland
- Region: Speyside
- Distillery: Tamdhu Distillery
- Age: 21 Years
- Style: Sherry cask matured, non-chill filtered
- Alcohol: 47.5% ABV
- Launch Date: May 2025
- Price: £299 / $403 (700ml)
- Range: Core Collection (Limited Annual Release – 12,000 bottles)
- Availability: UK and Europe initially, then worldwide
Tasting Notes
Elegance in Every Element
- Appearance: Rich amber with natural color, no added caramel
- Nose: Deep Sherried oak, chocolate, mocha, sultanas, and marzipan
- Palate: Full-bodied with bold notes of Christmas cake, Sherry-soaked raisins, candied oranges, and cinnamon oats
- Finish: Long and warming with layered spices and lingering sweetness
Key Highlights
This whisky isn’t just older—it’s a matured statement of Tamdhu’s relentless dedication to quality.
- Purpose: Celebrate Tamdhu’s “coming of age” with a refined Sherry-matured experience
- Standout Features:
- Fully Oloroso Sherry cask matured
- Non-chill filtered
- Bottled at 47.5% ABV
- Natural color
- Annual limited release with premium packaging
- Packaging: Royal green case with Spanish-Moorish design, gold wood stopper, and tasting notes drawer
Experts Views
Gordon Dundas, Global Brand Ambassador, notes its “elegant and distinctive” profile, while Sandy McIntyre, Distillery Manager, praises the expression as a “fine example of our Spain-to-Speyside journey.” The 21YO also created buzz at the 2025 Spirit of Speyside Festival, with its cask strength sibling selling out online in hours.
FAQs
1. Is Tamdhu 21-Year-Old chill filtered?
No, it’s non-chill filtered to preserve depth and texture.
2. How many bottles are released annually?
Just 12,000 globally—making it a limited yet recurring gem.
3. What makes this whisky unique?
It’s matured exclusively in hand-selected Oloroso Sherry casks, delivering a rich, unadulterated flavor rarely found in core range expressions.
