Tullibardine 13 Years Old ChWh (Chorlton Whisky)

Bottled by Chorlton Whisky, this Tullibardine, a 13 year old release and bottled at 52.2%. A release of 213 bottles. Tullibardine was built in 1949 beneath the Ochil Hills at Blackford; its honeyed malt has a quiet following. Its malt also goes into the Highland Queen blend, another Picard brand.

Distilled on soft Highland spring water, building the gentle Tullibardine style. Ex-Bourbon casks held it, soft oak that lets the honeyed fruit lead. Past a decade the malt deepens into honey, toffee and a soft orchard fruit. The soft, fruity spirit takes a wine finish particularly well, in the Picard house style. The distillery sits just off the A9 near Gleneagles, one of Scotland's more accessible. Under French wine ownership the distillery has leaned into its cask finishes. The Murray and Custodian's Collections gather its older and rarer bottlings. Blackford's spring water has drawn brewers and distillers to the village for centuries.

At a natural 52.2% it is full and honeyed. Oats, honey and a touch of ginger sit alongside honeyed oak sweetness underneath. It is gentle and honeyed, the soft spirit shining through. Vanilla and a soft ginger draw out the close. This is a wine finished Highland malt from Blackford.