Tamnavulin Red Wine Cask Speyside Single Malt Scotch [700ML]

Description

Looking for a Speyside single malt that bridges the gap between traditional Scottish whisky and innovative wine cask finishing?

Tamnavulin Red Wine Cask represents a fascinating evolution in Speyside whisky-making, where traditional American oak maturation meets the bold influence of French Cabernet Sauvignon casks. This 40% ABV expression comes from the “mill on the hill” distillery, which rose from closure to create some of Scotland’s most approachable yet complex single malts. For whisky enthusiasts exploring wine-finished expressions, this pairs beautifully with aged Speyside alternatives and traditional oak-matured whiskies.

**Technical Specifications:**
• Distillery: Tamnavulin – rebuilt 2007 after 30-year closure, located on River Livet
• Region: Speyside – known for elegant, fruit-forward profiles
• ABV: 40% – perfectly balanced for neat sipping or cocktail crafting
• Volume: 700ml
• Maturation: American oak ex-bourbon casks finished in French Cabernet Sauvignon barrels
• Tasting Notes: Nose reveals blackberry and pear with cinnamon spice; palate delivers damson jam, red grapes, and Turkish delight; finish lingers with ginger, strawberry, and caramel
• Best Served: Neat at room temperature in a Glencairn glass

Our team at Mr. Chow’s Liquor Store has found this expression particularly rewarding for those transitioning from wine to whisky. The red wine cask influence creates an unexpectedly smooth bridge between grape and grain, while maintaining authentic Speyside character.

Ideal for: Wine lovers exploring whisky, autumn evening sipping, thoughtful gifts. Pairs with: Rich Malaysian dishes like beef rendang, dark chocolate desserts, aged cheeses. Recommended for: Collectors seeking approachable complexity, alongside premium Speyside expressions.