Tamnavulin Red Edition Grenache Finish

About the Tamnavulin Red Edition Grenache Finish

Tamnavulin Red Edition Grenache Finish is a single malt whisky from the Tamnavulin distillery in Speyside, Scotland. It begins in American ex-bourbon casks before a finishing stage in Spanish Grenache red wine casks. That two-stage approach gives the whisky its signature fruit. The bourbon wood lays down a base of vanilla and honey. The Grenache casks then lift it with grape, red berry and a touch of dried fruit. It is an easy malt to fall for. The distillery sits in the village of Tomnavoulin, on the banks of the River Livet. Tamnavulin opened its doors in 1966 on the southern edge of Speyside. The single malt itself was only released in 2016, marking the distillery's fiftieth year. For decades the spirit went quietly into blends. This Speyside single malt is a relative newcomer to shelves, yet it carries a long, patient history behind it. The Grenache wine cask is what sets this expression apart. Grenache is a warm, fruity Spanish grape, and its casks pass that softness straight into the whisky. The flavour profile leans sweet, with caramel and honey running through the centre. Around them sit grape, red berry and gentle dried fruit. A light note of oak and spice keeps it grounded. Nothing here feels sharp or smoky. This is a relaxed, approachable single malt whisky. The sweet fruit makes it friendly for newcomers to Scotch. More seasoned drinkers will enjoy how the wine cask reshapes a classic Speyside style. At 40% ABV it stays light on its feet. The Tamnavulin Red Edition Grenache Finish drinks best neat, in a clean glass. Give it a minute and the grape and berry notes slowly open up.