Tamdhu 18 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky - 70cl 46.8%

Tamdhu Distillery is a prestigious Speyside whisky distillery located on the banks of the River Spey in Scotland, renowned for producing rich, full-bodied sherry cask matured single malt Scotch whisky. Tamdhu is widely respected for its exclusive focus on Oloroso sherry cask maturation, making it a standout among Speyside distilleries.

Location

Tamdhu Distillery is situated near Knockando in Speyside, one of Scotland’s most famous whisky-producing regions, known for elegant and fruit-driven single malts.

History

Founded: 1897

Established by a group of whisky blenders including William Grant & Sons and The Famous Grouse founders

Built during the Victorian whisky boom

Revived and relaunched in 2012 with a renewed focus on 100% sherry cask maturation

Currently owned by Ian Macleod Distillers

Whisky Style

Tamdhu is best known for its rich, sherried Speyside style, characterised by:

Dried fruits (raisins, figs, dates)

Toffee and caramel sweetness

Dark chocolate and spice

Orange peel and nutty notes

Smooth, full-bodied texture

Unlike many distilleries, Tamdhu matures its whisky exclusively in Oloroso sherry casks, giving it a consistent and distinctive flavour profile.

Production

Key features of Tamdhu production include:

Traditional copper pot stills

Use of seasoned European and American oak sherry casks from Spain

Natural colour and often non-chill filtration

Focus on long maturation in high-quality casks

Popular Tamdhu Whisky Expressions

Tamdhu 10 Year Old – entry-level expression, rich and approachable

Tamdhu 12 Year Old – classic sherried Speyside single malt

Tamdhu 15 Year Old – deeper, richer, and more complex

Tamdhu 18 Year Old – premium aged expression with intense sherry influence

Tamdhu Cask Strength – high-proof releases with powerful flavour

Interesting Fact

Tamdhu was one of the first distilleries in Scotland to be fully electrified when it was built, making it highly advanced for its time.