Tullibardine 228
The Tullibardine 228 is based on the Tullibardine Sovereign and undergoes a 12-month finish in Château de Chassagne Montrachet Red Burgundy barrels (228 litre capacity). The estate, owned by the Picard family, is located in the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage vineyards and is renowned for its excellent wines.
Tasting Notes
Nose
The single malt opens with raspberries, dark fruits and a little chocolate. This is joined by a little honey, vanilla and cherry. With a little imagination, hazelnuts can also be sensed.
Palate
Orange zest and chocolate, like a good dark chocolate with pieces of orange. The malt from the Highlands also offers hazelnut and raspberries - just like on the nose - and is pleasantly dry, like a good red wine.
Finish
The finish of the Highlander is medium-long, oaky-spicy and sweetish-winey.
Thoughts
Marcel 68/100
The Tullibardine 228 brings a sweetly fruity playfulness to the glass with its Burgundy finish that simply lifts the spirits. Raspberries, chocolate, and a hint of nuts create drinking pleasure, even though it could show a bit more character for the price.
Sascha 69/100
The 12-month finish in 228-liter Burgundy casks gives the Tullibardine 228 a balanced interplay between fruitiness and oak notes, but it remains somewhat superficial in its structural build. For the asking price, the complexity still has room for improvement.
Value for Money: Fair
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What makes the finish in Château de Chassagne Montrachet Red Burgundy casks special for the Tullibardine 228?
The 12-month finish in 228-liter casks from Château de Chassagne Montrachet imparts the Tullibardine 228 with complex aromas of dark fruits, vanilla, and a subtle oak note typical of high-quality red wine barrels.
How does the Tullibardine 228 differ in taste from other Highland whiskies?
The Tullibardine 228 is distinguished by a unique combination of raspberries, hazelnuts, and bittersweet orange chocolate, which, thanks to the red wine cask finish, delivers a pleasant dryness and a sweetly vinous spiciness on the finish.
Why does the Tullibardine 228 have no stated age despite having a finish?
The Tullibardine 228 is based on the Tullibardine Sovereign, whose age is not explicitly disclosed. The 12-month finish in red wine casks is listed separately, which is why the whisky is classified as NAS (No Age Statement).