Tullibardine Moscatel Wood Finish 14 Years Old 1993

An official Tullibardine single malt, a 14 year old Highland malt from 1993 and bottled at 46%. Tullibardine was first built in 1949 at the foot of the Ochil Hills, and it is known for its wine cask finishes. Its malt also goes into the Highland Queen blend, another Picard brand.

Distilled in copper stills on Ochil Hills spring water, giving the light, fruity spirit at its heart. A finish in wine wood, the Picard signature, added fruit to the malt. Around the mid teens the malt gains a fuller honey and a riper fruit. The light, malty make leans on the cask for much of its colour and flavour. 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. Tullibardine was founded in 1949 by the architect William Delme-Evans, the first new distillery in post war Scotland.

At an easy 46% it is light. The Moscatel brings grape, honey and a floral lift, and the refill oak lending honey and vanilla runs under a mellow, honeyed character. A dried fruit and a soft oak give it depth. A long, honeyed finish carries a fruity lift. This is a gentle, honeyed Highland single malt.