Name: Tullibardine 225 Sauternes Finish Scotch Reviews & Tasting Notes
Brand: Tullibardine
SKU: 1021540
Rating: 7.1 (89 reviews)

Ismael, Sep 28, 2020

A great Scotch

Hunter, Sep 27, 2020

Good with a well balanced smoky flavor

Ian, Sep 25, 2020

Not for me. Was really excited, but I literally poured it back in the bottle and gave it to my father in law

Brett, Sep 23, 2020

This was my favorite among my Flavors of Scotch Vol 2 tasting box. I found I enjoyed it with just a splash of water more than neat, but I could see learning to enjoy it over time. Not sure I would buy it again, but it is a nice scotch.

Kyle, Sep 14, 2020

This is a great scotch!

James, Sep 10, 2020

Quite nice. I'd give it 8 stars if it were ~$40

Kenneth, Sep 9, 2020

I love this stuff. Smooth, nice on the pallet, and a great finish. I will buy this one again. And again...

Marc, Aug 31, 2020

Not a fave. Very metallic notes.

Willard, Aug 28, 2020

A little sweet on the finish but a solid 7

L, Aug 28, 2020

This was a good drink. Smooth with a sweet finish. I’m not sure if I would buy it again because there are others I enjoy more.

Sam, Aug 23, 2020

Very different. Mild and smooth tones of vanilla. Great daily drinker

Luis, Aug 13, 2020

Citrus indeed, refreshing, indeed. But not for me. It feels so much like grapa. I don’t dislike grapa, but I don’t want grapa whiskey.

Benjamin, Aug 13, 2020

Very unique and refreshing!

Eduardo, Aug 7, 2020

Smooth but a little funky. Definitely got the grape/ pineapple. Similar to a grappa aroma.

Danek, Aug 6, 2020

Not bad just not to my liking

Nadav, Jul 30, 2020

Starts off with a bite, mellows out and opens nicely with a bit of water. Not my favorite in terms of flavor, rather sweet without deeper complexity.

GIRISH, Jul 25, 2020

This is my kind of Whiskey

Brent, Jul 18, 2020

The Tasting Notes on the Flaviar site are pretty spot on. I could definitely smell the vanilla and taste the spiced orange. For me, it had a nice long spicy finish. I enjoyed it very much.

Daniel, Jul 3, 2020

Sharp gracey taste. Not our favorite or that remarkable but still drinkable

Bob, Jul 2, 2020

Great balance with sweet ending

Antti, Jun 27, 2020

It is a very good, balanced, Single Malt Scotch Whisky that has an aromatic birth; while a spicy life leads to a long, rich & spicy death with notes of lemon.

Cody, Jun 27, 2020

starts off with a good bite, then a smooth burn but finishes with a sweetness I've never had from any liquor

Caleb, Jun 20, 2020

Very smooth scotch. A note of plumbs with the oak.

John, Jun 15, 2020

Favorite of the tasting pack

Krystal, Jun 11, 2020

Fantastic Scotch! A strong bite when served straight up, but, when mixed with a splash of soda, it becomes this smooth, full bodied drink. Grape forward, with hints of vanilla, and an oily feel, this scotch is my new favorite!

Josh, Jun 6, 2020

Ooh, this is good stuff. Great price point. I love Scotch! Scotch, Scotchy, Scotch.

Travis, Jun 4, 2020

Not for me, way too smokey for my taste.

Marshall, May 30, 2020

Smoothest of the three, I'm finding Scotch is not for me.

Daryoush, May 29, 2020

Excellent. Smooth with a sweet finish.

Andrew, May 29, 2020

Grape and pineapple pleasure the nose.

Kenneth, May 24, 2020

After adding a touch of water, the whole fruit and honey chapter was evident. It was very nice, light and I will enjoy it again

james, May 23, 2020

Smooth, sweet, fruity Finnish very good

Nigel, May 23, 2020

Excellent whisky, after a few seconds in the mouth the fruity notes on the tongue came out. Would recommend

James, May 17, 2020

All I get is the spicy. Did not love it

Danny, May 14, 2020

This is an enjoyable scotch. It starts with a good burn but let it sit in some ice and you can really taste some fruity notes. Definitely resembles grapes when slightly watered down.

Sarah, May 13, 2020

Easy to drink. The citrus comes across more than the other flavors

Bart, May 13, 2020

Pleasantly surprised as it came with the sample pack. Sweet but not overly so. A slight nutty aroma reminiscent of a pecan pie but not as overwhelming.

Matt, May 8, 2020

A bit different than most Scotch, gentle and smooth with delicate flavors, definitely easy to sip. Light nose, with hints of sweetness and late harvest grapes. The real fun is on the tongue, when the malt and Sauternes flavors subtly interact and harmonize. Not overly sweet, but enough to enjoy tastes of grape with hints of pineapple and grapefruit adding balance. More grape and a bit of spice on the smooth and brief finish. Overall rather sublime and interesting. I was looking to try something a little out of the ordinary, this is actually very enjoyable and much better than I expected.

Jim, May 5, 2020

I’m normally a huge fan of wine finishes on my scotch. This was good, but not great. Definitely grape on the front, with a mild, fruity sweetness that lingered pleasantly.

Steve, Apr 28, 2020

Came in a taster the card shows a different spice then here on there site. A good smooth sipper. I did not find it to spicy just right

Kevin, Apr 18, 2020

Subtle spice, light sweetness, a little fruit, it balances well and makes a great drinkable whisky. Better warmed in the hand than chilled.

Mathew, Apr 17, 2020

Light and sweet on the nose, almost nothing at all. Citrus fruits mingle with vanilla. Finishes almost biscuity with hints on grape and a bit of spice through out. It’s different. I’m not sure that’s good.

Greg, Apr 14, 2020

Meh, flavor was too simple for me. Felt one like one note. Otherwise was fine.

Joe, Apr 12, 2020

Really like this. Vanilla And citrus. Almost creamy.

Cameron, Apr 10, 2020

Not a lot happening up front but the finish hits hard and lasts for a while. Strong pastry, buttery, sugary notes. Hints of pineapple but other than that not much fruit like the tasting notes would suggest. Would buy a bottle.

Raoul, Apr 6, 2020

Very nice. Sweet taste with a sense of orange, juice and vanilla

Jonathan, Apr 6, 2020

Great Flavor easy to drink.

Matt, Apr 4, 2020

My favorite of the 3 samples. Just enough fruit for me to enjoy it.

Ian, Apr 3, 2020

Boring. Very little flavor

Raoul, Mar 27, 2020

Very nice sweet taste

Daniel, Mar 18, 2020

Good aftertaste, very smooth enjoyed the grape and pineapple but lacked complexity

Daniel, Mar 2, 2020

Strange taste. Did not care for it.

Thomas, Feb 20, 2020

Tasted a little flat. Didn’t love the grape flavor.

Daniel, Feb 16, 2020

Surprising. A bit sweet, but smooth and a nice addition for something different.

Apache, Feb 8, 2020

Nice legs spicy pineapple citrus with a light lingering butter

Greg, Feb 7, 2020

It definitely has a grape twist to it. Especially the aftertaste. I liked it. Going to add it to my list of bottles to buy.

Don, Jan 21, 2020

Citrus, early spice

Nick, Jan 19, 2020

Nice

Michael, Dec 15, 2019

Really complex, very smooth. Just a touch of smoke. Liked it a lot.

Robert, Dec 14, 2019

Amazing smooth finish!

Leslie, Nov 19, 2019

Smooth and creamy

Steve, Nov 15, 2019

Love the combination of citrus and spice, yet still a smooth and sweet finish. Not too harsh, one of my favorites actually. Pleasantly surprised with this being included in my tasting box!!!

Aaron, Nov 12, 2019

Somewhat boring; but what a speecyspicy kick to finish

richard, Nov 2, 2019

Citrusy and a bit spicy with a long sweet finish. Smooth on the tongue. Nice vial in my tasting box

Scott, Oct 29, 2019

Starts off fairly unimpressive but really enjoyed the finish a lot.

Cortland, Oct 12, 2019

Solid scotch. Not particularly interesting, but very good.

Eric, Oct 8, 2019

Sweet flavor on the start, otherwise unique the rest of the way.

James, Sep 19, 2019

Odd bouquet not very appetizing, but light and fruity taste is nice. Very smooth finish, no bite to it. This is the girl who’s not much to look at, but has a good personality and isn’t annoying. Would drink, wouldn’t buy.

Steve, Nov 15, 2019

Love the "girl" analogy!!!

Brian, Aug 6, 2019

Deep tastes of dark fruit. Sweet but not overwhelmingly so. It has a gentle heat with a lingering peppery finish.

Pen, Jul 12, 2019

Beautiful smooth ending. A little metallic to start, not the best bouquet.

Paul, Jul 7, 2019

Nice and smooth and very approachable.

Stephen, Jun 29, 2019

A great summer or warm weather scotch.

Michael, Jun 22, 2019

This is an interesting scotch. It's enjoyable even though I typically go for more smoky scotch. It's very different from what I'm used to, but I can see the appeal. There's a powerful vanilla cream smell and a buttery smooth taste. It seems like a holiday season drink to me. After a while, the vanilla smell gets a little overwhelming and I've had enough, so I can't give it a higher rating.

Brandon, Jun 22, 2019

Very Smooth, citrus notes, good summer scotch if that's a thing

Stephen, Jun 8, 2019

Mild with a slight metallic taste.

Sam, May 30, 2019

Not really a fan of this one

Jasson, May 27, 2019

I've tasted many, and hated almost none...but I have to say I'm not a fan of this one. At the risk of sounding less than eloquent, this has a funky taste. It's weird on the nose, weird on the palette, and weird on the finish. I've never rated a scotch less than 5, and I gave this one a 6. It's just a bit bizarre. Everything you tend to love about scotch is turned a bit sideways with this expression.

Ron, Apr 16, 2019

very smooth, slight smoke but very nice aromas on nose before drinking

Joshua, Mar 29, 2019

Yum! Slight smokiness, balanced, not sweet.

Leo, Mar 22, 2019

I am a huge fan of the peaty smoky scotches but when I tasted this Sauternes finished single malt it was time to cheat on the peat.

John, Feb 27, 2019

I'm torn. I like the grape and orange tones, the fruitiness is good, a little peat? in it? Also a bit of a bite at the end, still mulling this one over. May have to have another glass or two. Still doesn't equal Auchentoshan in my book but a good second.

JOE, Apr 14, 2018

MY #1. AN ABOVE TOP SHELF SCOTCH. THE SPICED ORANGE PUT THIS OVER THE TOP. THE FINISH IS SMOOTH , SWEET AND A LITTLE SPICE. I ALWAYS TRY TO KEEP A FEW EXTRA BOTTLES ON HAND.

Gee, Mar 13, 2018

Obvious comparison to Glenmorangie Nectar d'Or, this is a little less sweet, but also has less of the fruitiness of the Sauternes cask as well. Still, a great after dinner scotch.

Trygve, Nov 6, 2017

An interesting diversion, I occasionally, I like a Port barrel aged Scotch, This was a lighter alternative to that. The slightly lighter/sweeter finish of this Scotch is refreshing, which is not a word typically associated with a Scotch.

guest, May 26, 2017

havent tried it

JOE, Sep 29, 2016

absolutely top shelf !!!!! this is the best I've enjoyed in years. this is now my favorite, bar none !!!!!1

guest, Sep 6, 2016

Sweet finish. Smoky in the front. Vanilla notes throughout. Very respectable scotch for the experienced drinker.

guest, Jan 25, 2016

was under the impression that Tullibardine distillery was mothballed. Anyone know when it re-opened? Fell in love with the brand back in mid nineties, and am sure this will be well worth the wait.

Martin, Jan 22, 2016

I think, that for one gratis bottle, I'd give it a truly rave and glorious review.