Tullibardine 2013/2026 - 13 Year Old - Oloroso Sherry Cask Finish #10544019 - Octave (Duncan Taylor)
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Profile: The Tullibardine 2013/2026 - 13 Years - Oloroso Sherry Cask Finish #10544019 - Octave (Duncan Taylor) at a glance
- Highlands with character: This single malt comes from the Tullibardine distillery in Scotland’s Highlands and combines a classic origin with the signature of an independent bottler.
- Sherry-driven style: The finish in an Oloroso sherry cask adds depth, warming spice, and a clearly fruit-forward direction to the whisky.
- Octave maturation: Matured in Octave cask #10544019, this release reflects intense cask influence and a concentrated, characterful result.
- Natural and uncoloured: Bottled without added colouring, it presents its character honestly and with a clear focus on cask and spirit.
- Limited presence: At 53.80% ABV, it brings plenty of strength while keeping a balanced, elegant drinking profile.
Portrait: What defines the Tullibardine 2013/2026 - 13 Years - Oloroso Sherry Cask Finish #10544019 - Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Tullibardine is one of the Highland distilleries valued for its approachable yet layered style. In this release, the distillery shows a more mature side: distilled in 2013 and bottled in 2026, this single malt was selected by Duncan Taylor and refined with an Oloroso sherry cask finish. The result is an additional aromatic layer that complements the spirit rather than overpowering it.
The Octave cask maturation makes this bottling especially interesting. Smaller casks create more intensive contact with oak and sherry, giving the whisky greater depth and concentration. The result is a characterful Highland single malt that feels both powerful and nuanced. It is aimed at whisky drinkers who appreciate the influence of cask maturation and are looking for a spirit with real personality.
Bottled without colouring and at a robust 53.80% ABV, this whisky stays close to its natural expression. That honesty is part of its appeal: it is cask-driven, expressive, and balanced enough to show not only strength but also elegance.
Tasting Notes: How the Tullibardine 2013/2026 - 13 Years - Oloroso Sherry Cask Finish #10544019 - Octave (Duncan Taylor) tastes
- Nose: Ripe dried fruit, dark berries, and sherry notes meet spicy oak, caramel, and a touch of nuttiness.
- Palate: Full-bodied and direct on the palate, with flavours of raisins, plums, malt, spice, and a gentle dry sherry warmth.
- Finish: Long, spicy, and pleasantly dry, with lingering cask notes, some fruit, and a subtle oak bitterness.
| Bottler: | Duncan Taylor |
|---|---|
| Bottling Date: | 2026 |
| Alcohol: | 53,80%vol. |
| Age: | 13 year old |
| Distillery: | Tullibardine |
| Destillation Date: | 2013 |
| Coloured: | Natural Colour |
| Volume: | 0,7l |
| Country: | Scotland |
| Product Type: | Single Malt Scotch Whisky |
| Product Category: | Whisky |
| Product brand: | Duncan Taylor |
| Region: | Highlands |
| Responsible food business operator: | Kirsch Import GmbH & Co. KG, Mackenstedter Str. 7, 28816 Stuhr, Deutschland |
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