Tamnavulin 10 Years Old 2014 Cask #800419 (Dràm Mòr)

Dràm Mòr selected this Tamnavulin, a 10 year old release from 2014, drawn from cask 800419 and bottled at 55.4%. A release of 282 bottles. Founded in 1966 in the heart of Speyside on the Livet, Tamnavulin is a light Speyside malt. Mothballed in 1995, the distillery reopened in 2007 and launched its single malt in 2016.

The spirit was made in copper pot stills with purifiers that keep the spirit light, for a light, fruity make of real charm. It rested in ex-Bourbon oak, the wood adding a light honeyed sweetness. At this age the spirit is fresh and fruity, the apple and pear bright. A first fill cask works quickly on the light spirit, building flavour fast. The site is home to one of Scotland's largest bat colonies. Built in the 1960s boom, its industrial buildings sit amid picturesque country. 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.

At cask strength 55.4% it is full bodied. Vanilla and a light cream from the barrel runs under a clean, honeyed fruitiness. A dried fruit and a gentle oak spice give it depth. The finish runs light, fresh and gentle. This is a soft, cask finished Speysider.