Tullibardine 228 Burgundy Cask Finish
Tullibardine · Tullibardine Distillery
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.
Kit Aromas
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.
- 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
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
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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