Tamnavulin 1989 21 Years Old Rare Auld, 54.3% abv

Tamnavulin 1989 21 Years Old Rare Auld, 54.3% abv

Tamnavulin 1989 21 Years Old Rare Auld

Score 93


Average Score 89

Highest Score 93

Lowest Score 79

# of Times Scored 13

This Single Malt is distilled by Tamnavulin in Speyside.

Tasting notes:

Toast then fresh fruit on the nose. Strong, sweet/bitter yet well balanced marmalade sensation on the palate.Lovely fruity edge on the finish.



  • Tamnavulin 1989 21 Years Old Rare Auld, 54.3% abv

    Soft sherry aromas, luscious raisins, warm stewed red fruit, gentle spices, soft oak, sweet almonds and a hint of cocoa on the nose. Silky sherry and spices mouthfeel. Smooth, sherry, milk chocolate, red fruit, light spices on the palate. Sherry, cocoa and red fruit on a medium finish.

    90

    Tamnavulin 1989 21 Years Old Rare Auld, 54.3% abv

    Sherry, rich fruit, ginger, warm Christmas pudding aromas, dry figs and dark fruit on the nose. Rich soft sherry mouthfeel. Apples, cinnamon, raisins in a sherry sauce and coffee notes on the palate. Luscious dark fruit, mild spices on a medium long finish. WOW.

    90

    Tamnavulin 1989 21 Years Old Rare Auld, 54.3% abv

    Grassy sherry aromas, light almonds, soft caramel and cocoa on the nose. Rich thick mouthfeel, incense, dry caramel and soft sherry notes on the palate. Lovely long sherry incense finish.

    89

    Tamnavulin 1989 21 Years Old Rare Auld, 54.3% abv

    Dry spicy raisin candies on the nose. Refined light zesty fruit and ginger on the palate. Lovely light tangy finish.

    89

    Tamnavulin 1989 21 Years Old Rare Auld, 54.3% abv

    Floral and lovely grassy aromas on the nose. Gentle roses, stewed pine needles, vanilla on the palate.

    88

    Tamnavulin 1989 21 Years Old Rare Auld, 54.3% abv

    Heavy grassy vanilla on the nose. Spicy, earthy, sweet vanilla and apricot pits on the palate. Delightful.

    87

    Tamnavulin 1989 21 Years Old Rare Auld, 54.3% abv

    Rich fruit compote, almond varnish, light Xmas cake on the nose. Delicate sherry notes on the palate. Soft spicy finish.

    89

    Tamnavulin 1989 21 Years Old Rare Auld, 54.3% abv

    Refined sherry, raisins, tobacco and leather on the nose. Sprightly vanilla and sherry grasses on the palate. Long gentle finish. WOW

    91

    Tamnavulin 1989 21 Years Old Rare Auld, 54.3% abv

    Spiced floral grasses on the nose. A gentle giant with refined almond and light caramel notes on the palate. Very well balanced.

    90

    Tamnavulin 1989 21 Years Old Rare Auld, 54.3% abv

    Deep floral notes with absinthe on the nose. Light menthol, tobacco tang, dry roasted licorice & spiced sweet breakfast bread on palate.

    90

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