Tullibardine 500 Sherry Cask Finish Highland Single Malt [700ML]

Description

Looking for a Highland single malt that showcases the artistry of sherry cask finishing without breaking the bank?

The Tullibardine 500 Sherry Cask Finish represents exceptional value in the sherry-influenced whisky category. This Highland expression gets its distinctive character from a unique dual maturation process – first in ex-bourbon barrels, then finished in specially selected 500-litre sherry butts. While expressions like the Kavalan Oloroso Sherry Oak command premium prices, Tullibardine delivers comparable sherry complexity at remarkable accessibility. Similar to the Bushmills Sherry Cask Reserve, this expression proves that masterful sherry finishing isn’t exclusive to age-statement whiskies.

**Technical Specifications:**
• Distillery: Tullibardine – Highland Scotland, established 1949
• Region: Highland – known for balanced, approachable character
• ABV: 40% – perfectly integrated strength for sipping
• Volume: 700ml
• Maturation: First-fill ex-bourbon barrels finished in 500L Oloroso/PX sherry butts
• Tasting Notes: Nose reveals toffee apple and granola warmth. Palate delivers Christmas spices, salted toffee, and baked pear with modest smoke. Finish shows peppery blackberry with vanilla bean minerality
• Best Served: Neat in a Glencairn glass, room temperature

Our team at Mr. Chow’s Liquor Store has found this expression strikes an ideal balance between bourbon vanilla sweetness and rich sherry fruit. We’ve evaluated dozens of NAS Highland malts, and this consistently delivers remarkable depth that rivals many age-statement competitors.

Ideal for: Chinese New Year gifting, introducing friends to sherry-finished whiskies, evening contemplation. Pairs with: Rich Malaysian dishes like beef rendang, dark chocolate desserts, aged cheeses. Recommended for: Whisky enthusiasts seeking sherry influence without premium pricing, collectors exploring Highland expressions like the GlenDronach Ode to the Valley.