WH-ID-CON-007 Connoiseurs Choice Tamnavulin 1990

🥃 Connoisseurs Choice – Tamnavulin 1990 Single Malt (Gordon & MacPhail Bottling)

Brand: Connoisseurs Choice
Distillery: Tamnavulin (Speyside, Scotland)
Vintage: 1990
Bottler: Gordon & MacPhail
Bottled: 2000s (approximately 17 years old)
ABV: 43%
Bottle Size: 70 cl / 0.7 L

🌸 Tasting Notes

• Nose: Floral notes with malty and cereal aromas. Toasted oats. Spicy with citrus fruits also present.

• Palate: Soft with spicy elements – cumin. Charred oak flavors with a rounding sweetness.

• Finish: Slightly sweet with a touch of chocolate.

🏅 Collectibility & Significance

• Independent Bottling: As an independent bottling by Gordon & MacPhail, this Tamnavulin offers a unique expression of the distillery’s character.

• Vintage Appeal: The 1990 vintage, bottled in the early 2000s, adds to its collectible value.

• Maturation: Aged in refill sherry casks, contributing to its distinctive flavor profile.

• Ratings: Enthusiasts have rated this expression around 85–88/100, indicating solid quality and appeal.

🪶 Presentation & Use

• Ideal for Collectors: A valuable addition to collections focusing on independent bottlings or expressions from the Tamnavulin distillery.

• Tasting Experience: Best enjoyed neat in a tulip or copita glass to appreciate its subtle complexities.

• Occasions: Suitable for special tastings, milestone celebrations, or as a unique gift for whisky enthusiasts.

🎯 Ideal For

• Whisky Collectors: Those seeking unique expressions from independent bottlings.

• Tamnavulin Fans: Enthusiasts of the Tamnavulin distillery looking to explore different vintages.

• Gift Seekers: A distinctive gift for whisky connoisseurs appreciating nuanced flavor profiles.