This Speyside whisky comes from a period the distillery 'was closed'

Thursday, 07 May 2026 at 12:10

tamnavulin 25 yo diamond anniversary whisky

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The Speyside-based Tamnavulin Distillery is celebrating its 60th anniversary with the release of a 25-year-old single malt. Notably, the whisky was distilled during a period when the distillery was officially closed.

FAQ

Where is Tamnavulin Distillery located?
The distillery sits in Scotland’s Speyside region, an area renowned for single malt whisky.
Why is this 25-year-old release special?
The whisky was distilled in 2000, during a brief production window while the distillery was officially shut.
How many bottles were released?
Only 290 bottles of the Tamnavulin 25 Year Old Diamond Anniversary Limited Edition are available.

Tamnavulin Distillery was founded in 1966, but like many whisky makers, it has weathered tough times. From that era, a remarkable whisky has now been chosen as the anniversary bottling. Striking detail: it comes from a period when the distillery had already been closed for years.

Tamnavulin shut its doors in 1995 and remained largely dormant for over 12 years. Only in 2000 was there a brief six-week revival. The stills were dusted off, fired up again, and spirit flowed into casks.

That spirit now forms the heart of the brand-new Tamnavulin 25 Year Old Diamond Anniversary Limited Edition.

What is the Tamnavulin 25 Year Old Diamond Anniversary Limited Edition?

This whisky first matured for 20 years in American oak casks. It then underwent a five-year finish in a single Moscatel cask, adding extra fruity layers and sweet nuances.

The flavor profile is richly described. On the nose: aromas of orange, clove, poached pear, vanilla custard, and a delicate hint of balsamic.

On the palate, the distillery highlights dark chocolate raisins, citrus, heather honey, and sweet licorice. The finish brings notes of mandarin, roasted hazelnut, and chocolate-caramel ganache.

The whisky is bottled at cask strength of 51.8% alcohol by volume (ABV).

Where can you buy this special Tamnavulin whisky?

A total of 290 bottles are available via the distillery’s website. The recommended retail price is £260, and for now the release is limited to the United Kingdom. It’s unclear whether it will reach independent retailers.