Tamnavulin One of One 50 Year Old 1972 (1 Bottle 70cl)

Tamnavulin One of One 50 Year Old 1972

• This unique 50 Year Old Tamnavulin Single Speyside Malt has been created by Richard Paterson OBE, especially for The Distillers One of One Auction 2025.

• Distilled on 24th November 1972, the liquid was first filled into American white oak Bourbon barrels, before being transferred into a Graham’s 1994 Vintage Port Pipe in 2018 where it remained until it was transferred into glass bonbonnes in 2023.

• The whisky has been bottled at natural cask strength of 40.8% and natural colour.

• The unique presentation includes a specially designed crystal decanter housed within a handcrafted oak presentation box, both crafted by Glencairn Crystal to enhance and reflect this remarkable aged spirit.

Tasting Notes:

By Master Blender Richard Paterson OBE:

Colour: Deep rich mahogany with golden copper highlights.

Nose: An assemblage of luxury unfolds before you, displaying outstanding finesse and elegance, with enticing aromas of rum-kissed raisins, succulent peaches dipped in kirsch, Madagascan vanilla with a hint of cassis. These nuances are further enhanced by aromas of the aged Vintage Port which reflects juicy Victoria plums, apricots with hints of ginseng, Amarena cherries and scents of Black Forest fruits. Toffee apple and crushed almonds linger pleasantly in the background.

Taste: When it comes to tasting this unique masterpiece the secret is to hold this iconic spirit long on the palate. The warmth of your tongue will help release these many hidden treasures: old English marmalade, soft chewy liquorice with hints of aged Balsamic. There is striking persistence and structural amplitude in the assemblage as another level of sophistication comes into play resonating hints of Napolean cake soaked in Manuka honey, ginger spice, toasted pistachios and bitter chocolate. A noble Speyside Single Malt of rare profundity.

1 bottle 70cl (presentation case)

Conditions:

Lying with the donor. Duty Paid.

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