Tamnavulin Double Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky - 70cl
Tamnavulin Sherry Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky - 70cl
Tamnavulin Speyside Single Malt Whisky
The value sherried Speyside — founded 1966 in the Glen of Livet, in the foothills of the Cairngorm Mountains. Matured in American oak ex-bourbon casks then finished in three different sherry cask types (Pedro Ximenez, Oloroso, Moscatel) for richness, depth and complexity. Owned by Whyte & Mackay (Emperador Inc., Philippines) alongside Dalmore, Jura and Fettercairn. The Sherry Cask Edition delivers genuine sherried character at exceptional value — buy Tamnavulin online in Singapore with free delivery.
Buy Tamnavulin Sherry Cask Single Malt in Singapore
The Liquid Collection stocks the Tamnavulin Sherry Cask Edition in Singapore — a richly finished Speyside single malt that delivers genuine sherried character at one of the most rewarding price-to-quality ratios in the entire Speyside category. Tamnavulin is the Speyside distillery founded in 1966 in the scenic Glen of Livet, the same historic valley after which the famous Glenlivet region is named, deep in the foothills of the Cairngorm Mountains. After more than two decades of being used primarily for blending — and a 12-year closure between 1995 and 2007 — Tamnavulin's single malt was relaunched in 2016 with the Sherry Cask Edition as its calling card: matured in American oak ex-bourbon casks then finished in three different types of sherry cask (Pedro Ximenez, Oloroso, Moscatel) for layered sweet orange, soft spice and sticky toffee pudding character.
Every bottle ships free across Singapore with no minimum order and standard 3-working-day delivery. Browse the Tamnavulin selection above, or explore the wider Scotch whisky category, the Speyside whisky region cluster, the prestige Whyte & Mackay sister at The Dalmore, comparable Speyside flagships at The Glenlivet (same valley) and The Macallan (sherried Speyside benchmark), or other value Speyside picks at Speyburn and Glen Grant.
1966 — born in the Glen of Livet
Tamnavulin was founded in 1966 in the Glen of Livet, the same historic valley after which the entire Glenlivet region of Speyside is named, in the foothills of the Cairngorm Mountains in northeast Scotland. The site is a converted 19th-century woollen mill on the banks of the River Livet — and the name "Tamnavulin" comes directly from the Gaelic "Tom an Mhuilinn," meaning "mill on the hill," a direct reference to the site's pre-distillery industrial heritage. The distillery was built during the great Scotch whisky expansion of the 1960s, when global demand for blended Scotch was driving an entire generation of new distillery construction across Speyside (along with Glen Keith, Tomintoul, Allt-a-Bhainne, Auchroisk and several others). Tamnavulin was designed primarily to supply malt for the Whyte & Mackay blended Scotch portfolio, and for the first three decades of its life that is overwhelmingly what it did — feeding malt into Whyte & Mackay, Mackinlay's, Claymore and other blends from the same group.
The distillery was mothballed in 1995 during the post-1980s industry downturn and stayed dormant for 12 years before being reopened by United Spirits/UB Group in 2007 (the Indian conglomerate that owned Whyte & Mackay at the time). Crucially, while distillation resumed in 2007, official single malt releases under the Tamnavulin brand did not return until 2016 — when Whyte & Mackay strategically relaunched the brand with the Sherry Cask Edition as a dedicated single malt rather than an obscure blending component. The 2016 relaunch was one of the most successful single malt brand revivals of the past decade, particularly in markets like Asia where the value-and-quality positioning landed strongly. The brand has continued expanding since: subsequent releases have included Double Cask, Red Wine Cask, White Wine Cask, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Tempranillo, Spanish Grenache, Sauvignon Blanc and various limited vintages. The Sherry Cask Edition remains the brand's flagship and defining expression.
Why Tamnavulin — triple-sherry-cask finishing and exceptional value
Three different sherry casks
Tamnavulin's defining production decision is the triple-sherry-cask finishing approach used in the Sherry Cask Edition. The whisky begins life in American oak ex-bourbon casks (the standard Tamnavulin maturation, contributing soft vanilla, smoothness and underlying sweet fruit character) before being transferred to a finishing period in three different types of ex-sherry cask: Pedro Ximenez (which contributes deep raisin, fig and date sweetness), Oloroso (which contributes nutty, dried fruit, walnut and rich oak character), and Moscatel (which contributes brighter floral, white grape, honey and dried apricot notes). Each sherry cask type adds different flavour dimensions to the finished whisky, and the combination creates layered, complex sherry character that genuinely sets Tamnavulin Sherry Cask apart from single-cask-type sherried Speysides. Most premium sherried single malts use one sherry cask type — typically Oloroso, sometimes Pedro Ximenez. Tamnavulin's three-cask finish is genuinely distinctive in the category.
Exceptional price-to-quality ratio
Tamnavulin is widely considered one of the strongest value propositions in Speyside single malt — particularly for sherried styles, where comparable cask-finished single malts from more famous neighbours typically command significantly higher prices. The brand's positioning as the value sherry-finished Speyside is deliberate within the Whyte & Mackay portfolio: Dalmore is the prestige Highland single malt with luxury pricing, while Tamnavulin is the accessible Speyside built for everyday drinking. The Sherry Cask Edition consistently delivers legitimate sherry character — sweet orange, soft spice, sticky toffee pudding, brown sugar, dried fruit, raspberry jam — at a price point that genuinely surprises whisky drinkers familiar with comparable expressions from The Macallan, Glenfarclas or Aberlour. For value-conscious sherried-Speyside drinkers, for newcomers exploring sherry cask-finished single malt, and for thoughtful gifting at accessible price points, Tamnavulin Sherry Cask is genuinely hard to beat.
The Tamnavulin house style — sweet orange, soft spice, sticky toffee
Tamnavulin Sherry Cask Edition is defined by accessible, gently sherried Speyside character built on a sweet, fruity, smooth distillery spirit and layered with the rich complexity of triple-sherry-cask finishing. The colour is deep amber with golden highlights from the sherry cask influence. The nose opens with classic sherried notes — brown sugar, gingersnap, cinnamon rolls, raspberry jam — alongside hints of sweet orange and toasted malt, with the underlying soft fruity Speyside character coming through. The palate delivers the brand's signature sticky toffee pudding character along with Cadbury Fruit & Nut, dried apricot, citrus peel, vanilla pod, honeycomb and Christmas cake. The texture is smooth and easy-drinking, never aggressive. The finish is medium-length, sweet, with gentle sherry warmth and a touch of dry oak. Bottled at 40% ABV. Compared to other sherried Speysides, Tamnavulin sits in a particular position: less intensely sherried than The Macallan's oloroso-led prestige flagships, less full-bodied than Glenfarclas or Aberlour A'bunadh, but exceptionally accessible, food-friendly and value-oriented. It is the sherried Speyside that introduces the category at an approachable price.
The Glen of Livet — Tamnavulin's neighbours
The Glen of Livet, where Tamnavulin sits, is one of the most famous and most contested whisky valleys in Scotland. The valley was historically the heartland of illicit whisky distilling in the Scottish Highlands during the 18th and early 19th centuries — a remote, hard-to-police region where farmers and crofters distilled whisky in defiance of English excise laws. When George Smith founded The Glenlivet in 1824, he became the first distiller in the valley to operate legally, and the Glenlivet name became so synonymous with quality whisky that for decades dozens of other distilleries appended "Glenlivet" to their own names (Dufftown-Glenlivet, Tamdhu-Glenlivet, Aberlour-Glenlivet, Macallan-Glenlivet — the so-called "Longest Glen in Scotland" joke), until The Glenlivet won a series of legal cases in the early 20th century to restrict the use of the name. Tamnavulin sits in the same valley as The Glenlivet itself and Braeval — making it one of only three working distilleries in this historic valley. The Glen of Livet remains one of the most picturesque distilling regions in Speyside, and the local water, climate and barley conditions have long been associated with elegant, fruit-forward Speyside character.
Whyte & Mackay — and the Emperador connection
Tamnavulin is owned by Whyte & Mackay, the Glasgow-based Scotch whisky company that operates one of the most distinctive multi-distillery portfolios in Scotch whisky. Whyte & Mackay's working malt distilleries include Tamnavulin (Speyside), The Dalmore (Highlands — the prestige single malt of the group, defined by its iconic 12-pointed Royal Stag emblem and luxury positioning), Jura (Isle of Jura — a maritime island single malt), and Fettercairn (Highlands — known for its distinctive cooling-ring stills). The company also produces the flagship Whyte & Mackay Blended Scotch and Mackinlay's blended whisky, which were historically the primary destination for Tamnavulin malt before the 2016 single malt relaunch.
Whyte & Mackay itself has been owned by Emperador Inc. since 2014 — the Philippines-based spirits group founded by Andrew Tan, one of the largest brandy and Scotch producers in Southeast Asia. The Emperador acquisition made Whyte & Mackay one of the very few major Scotch whisky companies under Asian ownership, and gave the group particular focus on Asian markets including Singapore, Hong Kong, Manila and across ASEAN. For Singapore drinkers, this regional ownership creates a meaningful connection between Tamnavulin and Southeast Asia — and reflects the broader trend of Asian capital flowing into the global premium spirits industry. Emperador also owns Fundador, Spain's oldest brandy house, and has built Whyte & Mackay's portfolio with significant focus on the China-and-Southeast-Asia premium opportunity.
Tamnavulin and food pairing
Tamnavulin Sherry Cask's accessible, gently sherried, sweet-and-spiced profile makes it an excellent food-pairing single malt — particularly suited to dishes where sherried richness adds depth without overwhelming. Christmas pudding, sticky toffee pudding, dark chocolate desserts — the whisky's signature sticky toffee pudding character mirrors and amplifies these classic sherry-friendly desserts. Aged hard cheeses — manchego, aged cheddar, comté: the sherry sweetness pairs beautifully with the salty depth of mature cheeses. Roasted red meats with fruit-based sauces — duck à l'orange, pork tenderloin with apricot glaze, lamb with redcurrant: the dried fruit and sherry character of Tamnavulin matches these flavour profiles directly. Chinese roast meats — particularly char siu, roast duck, and honey-glazed pork — where the sticky-sweet glazes pair naturally with the whisky's brown sugar and dried fruit notes. Christmas cake, dark fruit cake, mince pies — for festive pairing, Tamnavulin Sherry Cask is one of the most reliable choices available. For Singapore dining, the whisky pairs particularly well with Cantonese roasts and rich-sauced dishes.
Tamnavulin and the Speyside cluster on TLC
Among the great Speyside single malts, Tamnavulin occupies a particular position: the value sherried Speyside, with genuine triple-sherry-cask finishing at a remarkably accessible price point. The Macallan is Speyside's prestige sherry-cask flagship, defined by oloroso-led richness and global luxury positioning. Glenfiddich is the world's best-selling single malt. The Glenlivet is Tamnavulin's Glen-of-Livet valley neighbour and the original licensed Speyside (1824). The Balvenie is the hand-crafted Speyside. Glen Grant is the ultra-clean purifier-still Speyside. Benromach is the traditional small-batch Speyside. BenRiach is the experimental cask-innovator Speyside. The Singleton is the universally accessible Diageo Speyside. Speyburn is the value Speyside built on Victorian heritage. Tamnavulin is the value sherried Speyside — the triple-sherry-cask-finished bottle that delivers genuine sherry character at a price most other producers cannot match. For collectors building a complete Speyside cluster, or for everyday sherried-Speyside drinking, or for newcomers exploring the sherried single malt category, Tamnavulin Sherry Cask is one of the most rewarding choices on the market.
Tamnavulin FAQ
What is Tamnavulin?
Tamnavulin is a Speyside single malt Scotch whisky distillery founded in 1966 in the Glen of Livet, deep in the foothills of the Cairngorm Mountains in northeast Scotland. The name "Tamnavulin" comes from the Gaelic "Tom an Mhuilinn," meaning "mill on the hill," referring to the converted woollen mill on the site. The distillery was historically used primarily for blending — particularly within the Whyte & Mackay portfolio — and was mothballed in 1995. After a 12-year closure, the distillery was reopened by United Spirits/UB Group in 2007, and single malt releases under the Tamnavulin brand were relaunched in 2016 after more than two decades of absence from the official single malt market. Tamnavulin is owned by Whyte & Mackay, alongside Dalmore, Jura, Fettercairn and Tomintoul.
What does Tamnavulin Sherry Cask taste like?
Tamnavulin Sherry Cask Edition is a richly finished Speyside single malt with classic sherry-cask character delivered in an exceptionally accessible style. The whisky begins life maturing in American oak ex-bourbon casks (which contribute smoothness, soft vanilla and underlying sweet fruity character) before being finished in three different types of sherry cask — typically Pedro Ximenez, Oloroso and Moscatel — which add the rich, layered sherry character that defines the bottling. Tasting notes include hints of sweet orange, soft spice and sticky toffee pudding, with brown sugar, ginger, dried fruit, raspberry jam, honeycomb and toasted malt also commonly identified. Bottled at 40% ABV. A genuine value sherried Speyside that consistently outperforms expectations at its price point.
Where is Tamnavulin made?
Tamnavulin is produced at the Tamnavulin distillery in the Glen of Livet (also known as Glenlivet) — the same valley after which the famous Glenlivet region is named — in the heart of Speyside, northeast Scotland. The distillery sits in the foothills of the Cairngorm Mountains near the River Livet, in one of the most remote and scenic parts of the Speyside whisky-making region. The site is a converted woollen mill (hence the name "Tom an Mhuilinn" — Gaelic for "mill on the hill"), built into the Speyside landscape and drawing pure soft water from the surrounding hills. The distillery shares its valley with The Glenlivet and Braeval, making it one of three working distilleries in the historic Glen of Livet area.
Who owns Tamnavulin?
Tamnavulin is owned by Whyte & Mackay, the Glasgow-based Scotch whisky company that owns four working malt distilleries: Tamnavulin (Speyside), Dalmore (Highlands), Jura (Isle of Jura), and Fettercairn (Highlands), as well as Tomintoul (Speyside, separately owned but with shared blending heritage). Whyte & Mackay itself has been owned by Emperador Inc. since 2014 — Emperador is a Philippines-based spirits group founded by Andrew Tan, which makes it one of the few Asian-owned major Scotch whisky companies. Whyte & Mackay's flagship blend is Whyte & Mackay Blended Scotch, and the company also produces Mackinlay's blended whisky, Cluny and Claymore.
Why is Tamnavulin a value whisky?
Tamnavulin is widely considered one of the strongest value propositions in Speyside single malt — particularly for sherried styles, where comparable cask-finished single malts from more famous neighbours typically command significantly higher prices. The brand's positioning as the value sherry-finished Speyside is deliberate: Whyte & Mackay positions Dalmore as its prestige Highland single malt and Tamnavulin as the accessible Speyside, with the Sherry Cask Edition delivering legitimate sherry character (matured in American oak then finished in three different sherry cask types) at a price point well below comparable expressions. For whisky drinkers seeking authentic sherried Speyside character without premium-brand pricing, for newcomers exploring sherry cask-finished single malt, or for value-conscious collectors building a sherry-cask cluster on a sensible budget, Tamnavulin Sherry Cask is one of the most rewarding choices in the category.
What are the three sherry casks used?
Tamnavulin Sherry Cask Edition is finished in three different types of ex-sherry cask — typically Pedro Ximenez (which contributes deep raisin, fig and date sweetness), Oloroso (which contributes nutty, dried fruit, walnut and rich oak character), and Moscatel (which contributes brighter floral, white grape, honey and dried apricot notes). Each sherry cask type adds different flavour dimensions, and the combination creates the layered, complex sherry character that defines the bottling. The whisky begins life in American oak ex-bourbon casks (the standard Tamnavulin maturation, contributing smoothness and underlying soft fruity sweetness) before transferring to the sherry casks for the finishing period. This three-sherry-cask finishing approach is genuinely distinctive — most sherried Speyside single malts use a single sherry cask type, while Tamnavulin's three-cask finish creates greater complexity.
Tamnavulin vs Dalmore — what's the difference?
Tamnavulin and Dalmore are sister distilleries within the Whyte & Mackay portfolio but occupy very different positions. Dalmore is the prestige Highland single malt — founded 1839, defined by its iconic 12-pointed Royal Stag emblem, distinctive copper pot still configuration, deep sherried character and luxury positioning, with a range that extends from the 12 Year Old to extremely rare and expensive aged expressions. Tamnavulin is the value Speyside — founded 1966, single malt releases relaunched 2016, defined by accessible sherry-cask-finished character at a much more approachable price point. Stylistically: Dalmore is fuller-bodied, more intensely sherried, more luxury-positioned. Tamnavulin is lighter, sweeter, more approachable, more value-positioned. Many serious Whyte & Mackay-curious whisky drinkers own both — the Dalmore for prestige occasions, the Tamnavulin for everyday drinking and food pairing.
Is Tamnavulin a good gift?
Yes — Tamnavulin Sherry Cask is one of the most thoughtful gift choices for whisky drinkers who appreciate sherried Speyside character without the premium-brand mark-up. The Sherry Cask Edition delivers genuine triple-sherry-cask-finished character (Pedro Ximenez, Oloroso, Moscatel), real Speyside heritage from the Glen of Livet, and an exceptionally rewarding price-to-quality ratio. Tamnavulin is particularly well-suited for recipients new to sherried single malt who would appreciate an introduction to the category, for whisky drinkers who already own The Macallan and Glenfarclas and are seeking value alternatives, or for accessible gift occasions where premium pricing is not required. The Whyte & Mackay heritage and Asian ownership give Tamnavulin a meaningful Southeast Asian connection. See our wider gifts selection for presentation options.
Do you deliver Tamnavulin across Singapore?
Yes. Free delivery anywhere in Singapore with no minimum order. Standard lead time is 3 working days.