Tamnavulin 25 Years Old 1992 (Authentic Collection)

This is a Tamnavulin single malt, chosen and bottled by Cadenhead's, aged 25 year old from 1992 and bottled at 52.9%. A release of 216 bottles. Tamnavulin was established in 1966 in Glen Livet, beneath the Cairngorms; it was relaunched as a single malt in 2016. It is now owned by the Philippine Emperador group, through Whyte and Mackay.

Distilled on limestone filtered spring water for a delicate make, building the smooth Speyside style it is loved for. It rested in ex-Bourbon oak, the wood adding a light honeyed sweetness. At this age it is rounded and full, the fruit folded into a honeyed body. The slow loss of the angel's share concentrates the fruity, honeyed core over time. A value priced single malt, it has found a wide audience since its 2016 relaunch. Tamnavulin stands on the site of a 16th century carding mill, its old water wheel preserved on the label. It is one of the few distilleries to sit right on the River Livet.

Bottled at a cask strength 52.9%, it is rich. Orchard fruit and a grassy lift sit alongside honeyed oak sweetness underneath. A ripe pear and a gentle spice lift it. Apple, honey and oak draw out the close. This is the smooth face of Speyside whisky.