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Tamdhu Cigar Malt

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(1)€225Scotland, Speyside, Single Malt

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Tamdhu has matured its whisky in sherry casks since 1897, never straying. That single-minded focus is the whole story here. The Cigar Malt series leans into it harder than ever, drawing the boldest spirit from first-fill Oloroso casks. Bottled without chill filtration at full strength, it lands deep and rich. You get sherry-soaked dried fruit, sticky malt loaf, and a creamy run of vanilla. The finish brings honeyed nuts and warm spice. It was built to stand up to a fine cigar, so it pulls no punches. Pour it neat and give it room to breathe.

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Tamdhu

Tamdhu Distillery, located in the heart of Speyside, Scotland, is renowned for its exceptional single malt whisky. Established in 1897, it has a rich heritage of traditional whisky production methods. The distillery takes pride in its commitment to using only the finest malted barley, sourced locally from the Tamdhu Farm. Its copper pot stills, carefully crafted, ensure a smooth and consistent flavor profile. Tamdhu whisky is aged exclusively in sherry casks, imparting a distinct sweetness and depth to the final product.

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About the Tamdhu Cigar Malt

Tamdhu Cigar Malt is a single malt Scotch whisky from the Tamdhu distillery in Speyside, Scotland. Since 1897 the distillery has matured every drop in sherry-seasoned casks. And this release is the boldest proof of that habit. It draws on robust first-fill European oak Oloroso casks, hand-picked for their depth. The distillery sits beside the River Spey and was designed by the famed architect Charles C. Doig. While many Speyside neighbours mix their cask types, Tamdhu stays loyal to sherry alone. That choice gives the spirit its natural colour and its unmistakable richness. The Cigar Malt was crafted to keep pace with a fine cigar. So the maker chose the wood with extra care. Bottled at 53.8% and non-chill filtered, this whisky is built for intensity. The nose opens with sherry and gingerbread brushed with honey. The palate is dense with dried fruit, sticky raisins, and malt biscuits. A creamy vanilla note threads through the middle, while brown sugar and gentle spice round it out. The finish lingers on apricot jam and rich, honeyed nuts. This is not a shy dram. Tamdhu Cigar Malt rewards a slow, unhurried pour, taken neat so its sherry character can stretch out. The Cigar Malt suits drinkers who want weight and sweetness in equal measure. If you love full-term sherry maturation, the Tamdhu house style will feel like home. The sweet, spiced fruit lingers long on the warm finish. It is a Speyside single malt that wears its century-old tradition with quiet confidence.