Tullibardine 500 Sherry Cask Finish 70cl, 43%

Description

Tullibardine 500 Sherry Cask Finish 70cl, 43% is a Highland single malt that builds on the distillery’s classic bourbon-cask style before adding a richer sherried layer. The official distillery description states that it is matured in first-fill ex-Bourbon barrels before spending time in 500 litre Oloroso sherry butts, while specialist references describe that finishing period as around 12 months.

What makes this bottle especially attractive is the way the sherry finish adds depth without losing balance. The whisky is described with a deep, nutty brown colour, intense toffee apple notes, a spicy viscous palate and a finish shaped by sweet dates and pepper, giving it a fuller and darker character than a straightforward bourbon-led Highland malt.

Why Choose Tullibardine 500 Sherry Cask Finish 70cl, 43%

Tullibardine 500 Sherry Cask Finish 70cl, 43% stands out because it combines approachable Highland character with a clearly defined Oloroso finish. The ex-Bourbon foundation keeps the whisky open and accessible, while the 500-litre sherry butt finishing adds darker fruit, spice and sweetness, making it a strong choice for drinkers who enjoy sherried whisky without moving straight into a heavier full-sherry style.

Ideal For .

This bottle is ideal for drinkers who enjoy Highland single malt with toffee, spice, dried fruit and a richer sherried finish.

It is ideal for customers looking for a step up from a classic ex-Bourbon profile into something deeper, sweeter and more full-bodied. This is an inference based on the stated maturation in first-fill ex-Bourbon barrels followed by Oloroso sherry butt finishing.

It is also ideal for gifting or for building a whisky shelf with a dependable sherry-finished Highland malt from an original distillery bottling. This is an inference based on its official range position, approachable 43% ABV and clearly defined cask story.

Product Details

Product Name: Tullibardine 500 Sherry Cask Finish 70cl, 43%.

Category: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky.

Distillery: Tullibardine Distillery.

Region: Highlands, Scotland.

Bottle Size: 70cl.

ABV: 43%.

Maturation: Matured in first-fill ex-Bourbon barrels.

Finish: Finished in 500-litre Oloroso sherry butts.

Finish Duration: Specialist references describe the sherry finishing period as around 12 months.

Style Note: Deep, nutty brown colour with a rich sherried profile.

Bottle Count: A specialist review reference lists 7,800 bottles for this release, although the official distillery page reviewed does not state an outturn.

Collector’s Note

Tullibardine 500 Sherry Cask Finish has stronger collector interest than a standard entry-level bottling because it has a very clear identity within the range. The name, the 500-litre Oloroso butt finish and the richer darker profile all make it easy to place in a collection of modern distillery bottlings.

It is also a useful bottle for customers who like comparing cask influence across a distillery’s range. Here, the sherry finish is not just a short cosmetic touch, but a meaningful part of the whisky’s style, giving it added weight, fruit and spice over the bourbon-led base spirit. This is an inference based on the official maturation description and the published tasting profile.