Tullibardine - whiskey, our consumer is still little known. And this omission needs to be quickly made up. Since this single malt whiskey from the Scottish Highland region deserves worldwide recognition. It is easy to drink, and the high-quality products of this distillery are made according to old recipes. In addition, the Tallibardin brand produces a wide range of vintage designs. As the American writer Mark Twain said, too much of anything is bad, but a lot of good whiskey will hardly be enough. This winged expression fully refers to Tullibardine. Reviews say that the quality of this distillate fully meets the requirements of the most demanding connoisseurs of men's drinks. In this article we will consider the history of the appearance of this brand on the market. Also, based on customer feedback, we will try to understand the characteristics of Tallibardin distillery products.
A brief historical outline
Tullibardine whiskey was released in 1949. But, despite such a relatively short history, the enterprise itself, which produced this strong alcoholic drink, is very ancient. It has been known since the twelfth century! But they made it ... beer. Yes, what! Rumors of a wonderful beer from the village of Blackford in the province of Highland reached the Scottish kings. And when in 1488 James (Jacob) the Fourth celebrated his coronation, it was this drink that was served to the guests. However, fame cannot replace financial stability. It so happened that in the first half of the twentieth century, the enterprise became unprofitable and closed. A new Welshman William Delme-Evans, a great connoisseur of whiskey, breathed new life into him. He knew that there were many distilleries in the Blackford village area, as the local water had wonderful properties for distilling hard liquors. There was a spring in the brewery. Evans correctly calculated that his water would give whiskey the right softness. The name "Tallibardin" in translation from the Gaelic language means "observation hill." This marketing move has associated the new brand with the old Scottish tradition of making this branded drink.
How is Tullibardine made
Whiskey owes its excellent taste to the spring water from the Ochil hills. The first owner of the distillery, William Delme Evans, used some of the achievements of the former brewery. For example, malt mash is fed to the distillery without any pumps, simply draining under its own pressure. Next, the whiskey is aged in barrels. They must be old, previously used for sauternes, bourbon, port, sherry, rum. Because of this, the wood is already losing some of the tannins that make the drink “picky,” which makes it tickle in the throat. The remains of alcoholic vapors enrich whiskey with additional aromas and create a unique bouquet. The resulting alcohols are aged for several years. However, all the owners of the distillery preferred making single malt whiskey. Despite the fact that the company stood idle for a decade (from 1993 to 2003), the spirits laid down in 1973 and 1993 gave now excellent vintage drinks.
Tallibardin distillery today
The philosophy of the Tullibardine factory, which for some time, and specifically since 2011, has been involved in the Whiskey Industry, focuses on the manufacture of single malt whiskey, but certain vintages. So, for example, the company produces a rare drink, a crop for which was harvested back in 1973. And the Tullibardine 1993 whiskey won the silver medal in San Francisco four years ago at the World Spirits Competition. Of particular note are the drinks from the successful crops of 1992 and 1998. The plant works openly: you can order an individual or group tour of the workshops to get acquainted with the production process in all the smallest details, as they say, from A to Z. They also show the famous spring, from which, by the way, they take water for the production of the famous mineral water in Scotland Highland Spring. Also in the distillery there is a cafe and a shop where you can buy a variety of souvenirs and, of course, samples of whiskey you like. In short, after the tour, visitors will have something to remember, as well as try.
Tallibardin distillery products
The plant produces several lines. The most “simple” drinks (if the word is appropriate for Tullibardine whiskey) are Aged products. This series is produced without specifying the aging time. Collected drinks follow. "Tullibardine 1988" was released on the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of the coronation of Jacob the Fourth, the same king who liked Blackford beer so much. “Tallibardin 1973” with a fortress of over fifty degrees and a rich bouquet is in great demand. Of particular note is the Tullibardine 1488 Whiskey Ale. The raw material for it is the malt wort, from which the Bridge of Allen brewery brews ale. The material is aged in old whiskey barrels.
What do the reviews of whiskey Tallibardin 1993 say?
Having spent two and a half thousand rubles on a 0.7-liter bottle, you will not regret the money at all. This Tullibardine whiskey tickles its nose with aromas of flowers and vanilla with refreshing citrus notes. The first sip is light and soft. In it, notes of banana and barley are clearly heard. The finish is smooth, dry, with notes of citrus. Fortress drink forty degrees. Reviews recommend using this whiskey as part of alcoholic cocktails or as an aperitif. The 1993 harvest served as the raw material for the manufacture of other brands of this plant - first of all, Tallibardin Sherry Wood Finish.
Feature Pedro Ximenez Sherry Wood Finish
About this whiskey Tullibardine reviews sing praises. A drink of interesting color: dark brown sugar. Consumers saw in this forty-six percent whiskey aromas of chocolate, ginger and almonds, notes of caramel, and some even the taste of warm bread with brackish butter and dried fruits. The taste combines spices, where cinnamon and ginger dominate. The drink has an interesting viscous structure. In the aftertaste, honey, dark chocolate and sweet orange are guessed. Connoisseurs of distillates advise to use this product in its pure form, without mixing it with anything. Most of all, Tullibardine Sherry Finish whiskey is suitable for a digestif - solo or accompanied by fruit.
Other varieties of drink
All products of the plant are Tullibardine Highland Single Malt whiskey, which simply translates as “Single Malt from Highland”. Let's consider only some varieties. Connoisseurs described Sovereign as a soft drink with the aroma of cocoa butter, cloves and white chocolate. The taste combines notes of maple syrup and pear cider. This forty-three-degree whiskey is good to use in its pure form and served with desserts or fruits. The entire line of Tullibardine Aged Oak Edition (Tallibardine Aged Oak Edishen) has a pleasant light gold color. Its fortress is forty percent. The taste is based on a combination of pears, candied fruits, citrus fruits and barley. The aroma is light, fruity. Good for all occasions.