The story behind Tamdhu
Tamdhu was built in 1897 on the banks of the River Spey near Knockando, designed by Charles Doig, the Victorian architect behind a good share of Speyside's distilleries. A consortium of blenders founded it, and for much of its life the spirit went quietly into their casks rather than onto shelves under its own name.
What separates Tamdhu is discipline. Every drop of the single malt is matured in Oloroso sherry oak seasoned in Spain, European and American, with no ex-bourbon filling and no finishing program. Color comes from the wood alone, no caramel added, and the whisky is non-chill filtered. Three wash stills and three spirit stills with downward lyne arms give a full, slightly oily malt that carries sherry weight without turning cloying.
Explore the Tamdhu range
Four expressions we stock, from the 12 year flagship through the American oak Distinction to the 15 year. All sherry, all the time.
| Expression | Type | Proof / ABV | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tamdhu 12 Yrs | Single Malt, 12 Years | 86 | Oloroso sherry oak, raisin, vanilla, baking spice |
| Tamdhu Distinction | Single Malt, No Age Statement | 96 | American oak sherry casks, brighter citrus, vanilla, dried fruit |
| Tamdhu 15 Yrs | Single Malt, 15 Years | 92 | Deeper sherry weight, dark chocolate, fig, oak spice |
| Tamdhu 12 Yr Old Single Malt | Single Malt, 12 Years | 86 | Same flagship, alternate listing, currently out of stock |
| Tamdhu Batch Strength | Single Malt, Cask Strength | 112 to 116 | High proof, needs water, concentrated sherry and spice |
Which Tamdhu is right for you?
Tamdhu pricing here runs from $69.99 for the 12 year to $125.99 for the 15 year, with the Distinction at $79.99 between them. Those are shelf prices at our Commack store, not estimates, and they sit where Speyside sherry malt of this quality should. The 12 is the everyday bottle and the 15 is the one you buy when the evening deserves it. Buy Tamdhu online for pickup, or call and we will set a bottle aside.
Wants the deepest Oloroso weight and does not mind paying for age.
A fair entry price into fully sherry matured malt at 43 percent.
American oak sherry casks, 48 percent, brighter and vanilla forward.