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Tamnavulin is one of the younger Scottish distilleries and only built in 1966. It was founded to produce a great quantity of Whisky for Blends and this is still its main job. There are only a few Single Malts released as official bottlings from Tamnavulin, the “mill on the hill”, but the Speyside distillery on the banks of the river Livet is worth to have a closer look on it.

The Tamnavulin 12 year old is probably the best known release of Tamnavulin. With its aromatic and light sweetness it is a very nice Malt to be enjoyed as an opener before a menu. With notes of heather, malt, fruits and spices and with a hint of smoke the Tamnavulin is a very typical example of a light and aromatic Speysider. Maybe you already got to know a release that is called Ben Bracken. It is specially bottled for supermarkets and it is - a Tamnavulin! If you are lucky you will find one or another of older bottlings as for example the Tamnavulin Rare old, released by Gordon & MacPhail in 2014 as a 30 year old Single Malt. There are intensive Sherry aromas, tropical fruits, coconut and coffee to be discovered in the taste of this very aromatic Tamnavulin Whisky.

However, most of the Whisky produced at Tamnavulin goes into Blends of Whyte & Mackay.

Since 2008 the production capacity of Tamnavulin is about four million liters per year and as it is mentioned in the Malt Whisky Yearbook the owners plan to almost tap this full potential in 2015. 16 mashes a week will allow an output of 3.5 million liters new spirit.

The water for the production itself is taken from a naturel well and is stored in an underground reservoir. The cooling water comes from the River Livet next to the distillery. Tamnavulin makes big efforts to increase their thermal efficiency and use the intercepted heat of the distilled spirit to heat the new wash.

The Mashing

The full lauter mash tun of Tamnavulin distillery has a capacity of 10.7 tonnes.

The Fermentation

Up to summer 2015 there had been eight wash backs at Tamnavulin, four of them made of Corten steel. In the 1950’s some Scottish distilleries had installed Corten steel wash backs but stainless steel causes less danger of corrosion so there are only a few Corton steel ones left in some distilleries. In summer 2015 Tamnavulin removed the last remaining four and replaced them by five new once made of stainless steel. So there are now nine washbacks in use at Tamnavulin and they are in use every single day. The fermentation at Tamnavulin takes about 48 hours.

The Pot Stills

Three pairs of pot stills are situated in Tamnavulin’s still house. 

On site there are two racket warehouses. They are impressively large: storage is done 10 casks high. This enables Tamnavulin to mature 35.000 casks onsite which are however not all maturing Tamnavulin Whisky but also filled with spirit from other distilleries. As a blender Whyte & Mackay also needs many different other Single Malts.

The History

When Tamnavulin was founded in 1966 it was a response on the big demand the Whisky industry reported. The Tamnavulin-Glenlivet Distillery Company was consolidated as a subsidiary of Invergordon Distillers Limited to build and operate a modern distillery. When Whyte & Mackay bought Invergordon Distillers in 1993 at a price of £382 million, Tamnavulin Distillery was passed into their property as well, together with Bruichladdich, Isle of Jura, Tullibardine and Invergordon. In 1995 Tamnavulin was closed. There was a short term of distillation for some weeks in 2000, but Tamnavulin only saw a real revival, when United Spirits acquired Whyte & Mackay in 2007. The Indian company under the leadership of Vijay Mallya initiated a refurbishment with new automatism and modern technology. From 2013 onwards Diageo acquired more and more shares of United Spirits until they became the largest shareholder and substantial changes followed. In 2014 Whyte & Mackay was sold by Diageo to Emperador Inc. a subsidiary of the Phillipine Alliance Global Group, Inc. at £430 millions to ease competition concerns.

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Up to the 1990’s there had been a visitor center at Tamnavulin, located in the old wool mill. Unfortunately it is closed now and no tours are offered.

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The Tamnavulin distillery was closed in May 1995

Address  :BALLINDALLOCH, AB37 9JA

Telephone  :01807 590285

Fax  :01807 590342

Owning Company  :The Whyte & Mackay Group PLC

Production Status  :Non-operational

Established  :1965-6

Source  :Underground reservoir fed by springs

Age when bottled  :10 yrs

Strength  :40%

No. of Wash Stills  :3

No. of Spirit Stills  :3

Cask Woods  :American white oak

Special Bottlings  :Stillman's Dram: 25 yrs

Export Bottlings  :43%

Tasting Notes  :10 yr, 40%

Nose  :Well-matured with a distinct mellowness and a hint of sweetness.

Taste  :Medium weight with a light, smoky, pronounced finish.

Comments  :A good all-round malt.

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Tamnavulin means ‘mill on the hill’ in Gaelic. The mill was once used by local shepherds to produce their wool but has now been converted into the distillery’s visitor centre.

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How to pronouce Tamnavulin? tam-na-voo-lin

Tamnavulin's story Tamnavulin is a reasonably large and modern yet little known distillery that is located in the centre of the Speyside region, close to the small town of Ballindalloch. The majority of the four million litre capacity went towards a multitude of blended whiskies, until the distillery was mothballed in 1995. Mothballing is the process by which a distillery is closed down but all the equipment remains intact so that production can restart at any time. A very small percentage of Tamnavulin whisky is available as a single malt although the current owners, Whyte & Mackay, plan to increase this now that the distillery has re-opened. There is currently just a 12 years old on the market and this is light, fresh and grassy in character. A few independent bottlings can be found, primarily form Gordon & Macphail, Douglas Laing and Duncan Taylor & Co.

Tamnavulin's history Tamnavulin was founded in 1966 by the Tamnavulin-Glenlivet Distillery Company, which was a newly created arm of Invergordon Distillers Limited. They were responding to a boom in the whisky industry and needed a modern and efficient distillery to help meet the demand. They selected a spot in the beautiful Glen Livet, close to the other distilleries at Braeval, Glenlivet and Tomintoul, on the banks of the famous River Livet. Despite this, the distillery does not gather its water from the river but from the underground Easterton Spring in the surrounding hills. Tamnavulin was later taken over by Whyte & Mackay and they used the whisky from there in their popular range of blends. The distillery was closed in 1995 and was only re-opened in 2007, when Whyte & Mackay were taken over by United Spirits. Their chairman, Vijay Mallya, decided to restart the distillery and this was easy as all the equipment had remained in place. Initial production was just one million litres during 2007 but this was stepped up to the four million litre capacity in 2008.

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Programs Announced For 2022 Spirit Of Speyside Whisky Festival

• by Gary Carter
• March 17, 2022

One of the largest annual whisky celebrations, the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival recently unveiled its lineup for this year’s big celebration.

In all, more than 500 events will take place around the Festival, slated to run April 27th to May 2nd. These will allow ticket holders exclusive access to world famous distilleries, the chance to meet the craftspeople behind the liquid, and immerse themselves in the heart of malt whisky country.

Tickets to the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival are now available.

George McNeil, chairman of The Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival, said they have an impressive range of events to offer, with new additions to the 2022 program, including a mash-up of Star Wars and whisky tasting in memory of Brett Ferencz, known to many as the Scotch Trooper, with 25% of ticket sales going towards cancer research.

“The last few years have been difficult for everyone and as we begin to return to normality I know that the many partners and people who help to bring the Festival to life are gearing up to welcome people from all over the globe to Speyside,” McNeil said in a prepared statement. “I hope to see people from far and wide joining us to celebrate the world’s largest producing whisky region, from whisky novices, budding master blenders and everyone in between. I look forward to welcoming people once again to an area I am lucky enough to call home.”

Program highlights include History of the Highball with whisky legend Sarah Burgess, an evening not to be missed with Glen Moray’s Iain Allan at Elgin Cathedral, and one-of-a-kind experiences at a number of distilleries not usually open to the public including Dufftown, Tamdhu and Tamnavulin distillery tours and tastings.

Paul Bush, director of events for VisitScotland, said, “We are delighted to support the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival through our International Events Funding Program. Its 2022 line-up of tastings, distillery tours and more looks set to deliver another fantastic celebration of Scotland’s national drink. Uniquely Scottish events such as the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival can only serve to further strengthen the country’s reputation as a world-leading events destination.”

First launched in 1999, the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival’s annual celebration of Scotland’s national drink has developed into one of the largest events of its kind anywhere in the world.

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For more than 20 years, festival events have taken place throughout Speyside, the biggest whisky producing region in Scotland, located in the Moray area in the North-East of Scotland, between Aberdeen and Inverness.

For more information on the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival and tickets, check out the website .

Some of the 2022 Program Highlights:

Star Wars and Whisky NEW TO 2022

A brand new event from the Dowans for 2022. 25% of all ticket sales will go to Cancer Research in memory of the ultimate Star Wars and whisky fan Brett Ferencz whose Scotch Trooper alter ego always made people smile! Experience whisky tasting with a difference.

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Join Glen Moray’s Iain Allan who will host an atmospheric evening in Elgin Cathedral’s Chapter House with members of Historic Scotland who will regale with tales while some of Glen Moray’s finest drams are available to taste.

Ballindalloch Whisky and Chocolate Immersive Sensory Experience NEW to 2022

This is an interactive tasting experiment to learn about the wonders of pairing different age statement whiskies with some of the highest quality craft chocolate in the world. From a new make to a whisky that is nearly 30-years-old, matured in a range of traditional casks, you will have the unique opportunity to do this tasting alongside the McPherson-Grant family and the Ballindalloch whisky creation team.

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Introduction:

Tamnavulin Distillery is known for its light and aromatic Speyside Single Malt Whiskies. The Tamnavulin 12 – year – old expression is widely recognized and appreciated for its pleasant aromas, light sweetness, and notes of heather, malt, fruits, spices, and a subtle hint of smoke. It serves as a delightful opener before a meal. Another notable release is the Ben Bracken, specially bottled for supermarkets, which is also a Tamnavulin expression. Older bottlings, such as the Tamnavulin Rare Old 30 – year – old, offer intense Sherry aromas, tropical fruits, coconut, and coffee flavors.

Production:

Tamnavulin has a production capacity of around four million liters per year, with plans to reach this full potential. The distillery carries out 16 mashes per week, resulting in an output of 3.5 million liters of new spirit. The water used in production is sourced from a natural well and stored in an underground reservoir. The cooling water is obtained from the nearby River Livet. Tamnavulin strives to increase thermal efficiency by utilizing the heat generated during distillation to warm the new wash.

The Mashing:

Tamnavulin’s full lauter mash tun has a capacity of 10.7 tonnes.

The Fermentation:

Tamnavulin previously had eight washbacks, four of which were made of Corten steel. However, in 2015, the distillery replaced the remaining Corten steel washbacks with five new stainless steel ones, bringing the total to nine. Fermentation at Tamnavulin takes approximately 48 hours.

The Pot Stills:

Tamnavulin’s still house is home to three pairs of pot stills.

Warehouses:

Tamnavulin has two large racked warehouses on-site, capable of storing casks up to 10 layers high. While many casks are used for maturing Tamnavulin Whisky, some also hold spirit from other distilleries. As a blender, Whyte & Mackay requires a variety of different Single Malts.

History and Revival:

Established in 1966, Tamnavulin was founded to meet the growing demand in the Whisky industry. It was initially operated as a subsidiary of Invergordon Distillers Limited. In 1993, when Whyte & Mackay acquired Invergordon Distillers, Tamnavulin became part of their portfolio. The distillery experienced a period of closure in 1995, with only a brief resumption of production in 2000. However, Tamnavulin’s true revival came in 2007 when United Spirits, led by Vijay Mallya, acquired Whyte & Mackay. Under their ownership, the distillery underwent refurbishment and modernization. In 2014, Whyte & Mackay was sold to Emperador Inc., a subsidiary of the Philippine Alliance Global Group, Inc. Diageo also held shares in Tamnavulin, resulting in significant changes.

Visitor Center:

Tamnavulin previously had a visitor center located in the old wool mill, but it is currently closed, and no tours are offered.

Visitor information:

Tamnavulin Distillery Tomnavoulin Ballindalloch Banffshire AB37 9JA

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Speyside Distillery Guide

This is our Moray Speyside distillery guide, here you will find out about the wonderful array of historic and iconic distilleries that are based in our region. Discover the intriguing history behind our great distilleries, uncover secret tales of their past and learn about how they operate in present day.

A number of the following distilleries offer amazing tours that show the fascinating distilling process and many of the tours also offer a tasting session at the the end.

This is whisky country, this is Moray Speyside.

We would suggest contacting each distillery ahead of your visit as many are at different stages of re-opening after the COVID-19 restrictions and all require pre-booking for tours.

Aberlour Distillery

“the mouth of the chattering stream”

Main Street, Aberlour, Moray, AB38 9PJ

+44(0)1340 881249

Built on its current site in 1879 by James Fleming, Aberlour has grown to become the no.1 single malt in France which is the world’s largest volume market. Fleming was a great benefactor to the village paying for the local Hospital and Village Hall to be built, he also bequeathed the funds in his will to pay for the graceful Victoria Bridge which spans the River Spey a few hundred metres from the distillery.

www.aberlour.com

ALLT A’BHAINNE DISTILLERY – Located in Dufftown but closed to public. Allt A’Bhainne Website .

Ballindalloch Distillery

“Baile na Dalach”

Ballindalloch, Moray, AB37 9AA

+44(0)1807 500331

The first single estate distillery built in the region and only using barley grown on Ballindalloch Estate. The estate and castle are home to the MacPherson-Grant family, the current owner being the 23rd generation to live there and going back to the construction of the castle in 1546.

www.ballindallochdistillery.com

Balvenie Distillery

“Baile Bhainidh” (Beathens Farm)

Dufftown, Moray, AB55 4BB

+44(0)1340 822210

Whisky creation is still overseen by David Stewart, a 56 year veteran of the Scotch Whisky Industry. The distillery offers you the chance to take in a working Maltings, a rarity now on Speyside. Balvenie was the second distillery built Wm Grant and his family, the first being Glenfiddich.

www.thebalvenie.com

Benriach Distillery

“speckled mountain”

Longmorn, Elgin, Moray, IV30 3SJ

+44(0)1343 862888

The latest site on Speyside to offer tours and also a great new Visitor Centre experience, founded by John Duff who also built the nearby Longmorn Distillery. A small site but offering a wonderful range of diverse whiskies.

www.benriach.com

Benromach Distillery

“shaggy mountain”

Inverene Road, Forres, Moray, IV36 3EB

+44(0)1309 675968

Brought back to life in 1998 by the Urquhart family, owners of the independent bottle Gordon & MacPhail the distillery has went from strength to strength. A small production team led by Keith Cruickshank ensures the highest quality at every stage.

www.benromach.com

BRAEVAL DISTILLERY – The highest distillery in Scotland sits near The Glenlivet distillery in Chapeltown. It is closed to the public.

CAPERDONICH DISITLLERY – The Caperdonich Distillery has now been dismantled and no longer exists.

Cardhu Distillery

“black rock”

Knockando, Aberlour, Moray, AB38 7RY

+44(0)1340 872555

Regarded by many as the Speyside home of the Johnnie Walker family of Blended Whiskies, Cardhu dates back to the days of illicit distillation. Sitting high on the hills above the River Spey there are some wonderful views all around.

www.malts.com/en-gb/distilleries/cardhu

Cragganmore Distillery

“the big rock”

Ballindalloch, Moray, AB37 9AB

+44(0)1479 874700

Located very near to where the River Avon joins the River Spey, another one of those signposts you have keep a lookout for this time on the left as you approach Ballindalloch. Founded in 1869 as much for the natural resources as it was for the location of the Speyside railways of which many of the distillery owners were directors of.

www.malts.com/en-row/distilleries/cragganmore

DAILUAINE DISTILLERY – Is closed to the public but was once the the largest distillery in Speyside. It is located in Aberlour.

DALMUNACH DISTILLERY – Located in Carron this distillery is now closed to the public and offers no tours.

DUFFTOWN DISTILLERY – Founded in 1895 in Dufftown, this distillery is now closed to the public.

Dunphail Distillery

“t aking the traditions of the past to shape the whisky of tomorrow ”

Dunphail, Moray, IV36 2QR

Dunphail is a resolutely traditional distillery, dedicated to crafting the finest whisky the way it used to be made. From malting the highest quality barley from side to side to a demanding production regime that is completely guided by hand, we take all the time that is necessary with every stage of our whisky making process.

www.dunphaildistillery.com

GLENBURGIE DISTILLERY – Located near Alves the Glenburgie is not open to visitors.

GLENDULLAN DISTILLERY – Producers of The Singleton this distillery is situated in Dufftown.

GLEN ELGIN DISTILLERY – Owned by Diageo and situated in Elgin but currently closed to the public.

Glenfiddich Distillery

“the valley of the deer”

Dufftown, Moray, AB55 4DH

+44 (0)1340 820373

Started in distilling on Christmas Day 1887 under the auspices of William Grant and still owned by the same family today. Glenfiddich went a long way to taking Single Malt Scotch Whisky to the world in the early 1960’s and also the first ever Visitor Centre.

The only distillery on Speyside with its own bottling facilities on site.

www.glenfiddich.com

“is the only distillery named after a family, the founders J&J Grant”

Elgin Road, Rothes, Moray, AB38 7BS

+44(0)1340 832218

Famous for its beautiful gardens as much as it is for its distillery, the site offers and experience for everyone. The garden is filled with plants from all over the world brought back by the owners in the 19 th century, there might also be a ghost story or two also to look into.

www.glengrant.com

The Glenlivet

“valley of the smooth flowing one”

Minmore, Ballindalloch, Moray, AB37 9BS

+44(0)1340 821720

A newly renovated Brand home experience awaits guests in summer 2021 with a complete re-build within the current buildings. One of the largest distilleries single malt distilleries in Scotland producing 21 million litres every year, it was also one of the founding distilleries in the industry as we know it today.

www.theglenlivet.com

GLENLOSSIE DISITLLERY – Is situated in Elgin but closed to the public and offers no tours.

Glen Moray Distillery

“glen sea settlement”

Bruceland Road, Elgin, Moray, IV30 1YE

+44(0)1343 550900

The only distillery in the county town of Elgin and located on the banks of the River Lossie, the site can be seen as you leave the town heading west. Known for its imaginative use of casks the distillery has been at the forefront on innovation over the past decade.

www.glenmoray.com

GLENROTHES DISTILLERY – The Glenrothes sits on the edge of Rothes town centre. It is closed to the public.

GLEN SPEY DISTILLERY – Is situated in Rothes but is closed for tours and the public.

KININVIE DISITLLERY – The Kininvie Distillery is located in Dufftown but no tours are available.

KNOCKANDO DISTILLERY – Closed to the public and not offering tours.

LONGMORN DISTILLERY – Can be found just outside of Elgin but is closed to the public.

The Macallan

“the field of St. Fillan”

Easter Elchies, Craigellachie, Moray, AB38 9RX

+44(0)1340 872280

The view from the new distillery out across Speyside is one of the most memorable you will find, that alongside the most modern distillery on Speyside will leave memories that will last a long time. One of the original distilleries founded in 1824 after the passing of the Excise Act of 1823 which made legitimate distilling more feasible.

www.themacallan.com

MANNOCHMORE DISTILLERY – Is closed to the public and can be found outside of Elgin.

MILTONDUFF DISTILLERY – Miltonduff Distillery is part of the Gordon & MacPhail family and can found southwest of Elgin but is closed to he public.

MORTLACH DISTILLERY – Founded in 1823, the Mortlach Distillery can be found in Dufftown. It is closed to the public and offers no tours.

PARKMORE DISTILLERY – Is located in Dufftown but is closed to the public for tours.

PITTYVAICH DISTILLERY – The Pittyvaich was run between 1974 and 1993 but is closed to the public now.

SPEYBURN DISITLLERY – Speyburn Distillery in Aberlour has been running since 1897 but is closed to the public.

Tamdhu Distillery

“black hill/little dark hill”

Knockando, Aberlour, Moray, AB38 7RP

+44(0)1340 870221

Built in 1898 just before the huge Whisky crash instigated by Pattisons in Edinburgh, the distillery has grown in prominence over the last decade. Renowned for the use of exceptional ex-sherry casks it offers a rich intense whisky hidden from view almost on the banks of the River Spey.

www.tamdhu.com

TAMNAVULIN DISTILLERY – Tamnavulin was founded in Ballindalloch in 1966 but offers no tours to the public.

Tomintoul Distillery

“little hill of the barn”

Tomintoul, Ballindalloch, Moray, AB37 9AQ

+44(0)1807 590274

Just over the hill from The Glenlivet nestled in the valley of the River Avon, pronounced A’an . Tomintoul is a fairly recent distillery being opened in built in 1964. Avonside was also a place where many illicit distillers would have been based.

www.tomintouldistillery.co.uk

TORMORE DISTILLERY – The beautiful Tormore Distillery was built in 1953 in the heart of Speyside. It is closed to the public.

Speyburn Distillery

“it is Speyside. Nothing more. Nothing less.”

Rothes, Aberlour, Moray, AB38 7AG

+44(0)7977706676

Embark on a journey of discovery and experience the heart of Speyburn with our exclusive behind-the-scenes distillery tour and tasting. Our tour guides will take you on an immersive adventure through the ages of dedication, expertise, and tradition that culminate in the creation of our award-winning single malt whisky.

www.speyburn.com

Strathisla Distillery

“the valley of the Isla”

Seafield Avenue, Keith, Moray, AB55 5BS

+44(0)1542 783044

Spiritual home to both the Chivas Regal and Royal Salute Blends. The oldest working distillery in the highlands of Scotland starting production in 1786. Regarded by many as one of the most picturesque distilleries in Scotland.

Of all of the activities offered chance to blend your own whisky is a must-do.

www.chivas.com

With thanks to Ian Logan @iantheguardian

TAMNAVULIN DOUBLE CASK

Rich, smooth andrefreshing, a signature Speyside malt whisky.

TAMNAVULIN SHERRY CASK

A sweet, mellow and smooth single, classic Speyside malt.

How to Enjoy TAMNAVULIN 

Enjoy neat, on ice, or with a dash of still water, making it smoother and easier to drink.

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How we make our whisky

Tucked away on the edge of the River Livet, the small group of skilled, time-served craftsmen and women at Tamnavulin Distillery began creating our signature Speyside malt over 50 years ago using the finest ingredients combined with age-old distilling expertise and sophisticated techniques.

When the barley has been malted and dried, it then passes through the mill in small batches to grind it into ‘grist’. This releases the starch inside the grains of barley which we use in the mashing process.

We draw our water from underground springs in the Easterton hills formed by snowmelt from the surrounding Cairngorm mountains. This water is naturally filtered through ancient limestone rock before reaching the distillery, resulting in some of the purest spring water to be found in Scotland.

We add heated spring water to the grist and gently stir the mixture in the ‘mash tun.’ This converts the starch in the grains into sugar. The sugary liquid collected is now called ‘wort’ and will be transferred to the following stage.

The spring water at Tamnavulin Distillery is naturally filtered through layers of ancient limestone rock, resulting in some of the purest water to be found in Scotland.

Fermentation

The wort is transferred into ‘washbacks’ where the yeast is added. It is then left for a number of days while the yeast converts the sugar in the wort into alcohol. Once this part of the process is completed, we are now left with a low alcohol liquid called ‘wash’ ready to be distilled.

Distillation

The wash then goes through the distillation process in order to increase the strength of the alcohol. The stills are heated to boil the liquid inside causing it to evaporate. Once the vapours reach the top of the still they are condensed and transferred to the ‘spirit still’ where the same process happens for a second time.

Then, once this is finished, the strong alcohol passes through a ‘spirit safe’ where the Stillman separates the liquid into three sections; the head, the heart and the tail. The ‘heart’ of the run will be used for maturation and the ‘head’ and ‘tail’ will be re-distilled until they too reach the optimum strength for maturation.

We hand select our oak barrels, including Bourbon casks from North America and Sherry casks from Spain, to ensure their influence will perfectly complement and enhance the characteristics of Tamnavulin; rich, smooth, mellow and refreshing. Our cask collection goes back to the 1960s when the distillery was first built.

Once filled with new-make spirit, the casks will rest in our cool, dark warehouses for a number of years. Over time, the whisky gains its colour and flavour from these casks until it has achieved an exquisite flavour profile.

During maturation, a percentage of the contents of the cask are lost each year to evaporation, a naturally occurring process known as ‘the Angel’s share.’

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• Founded: 1966
• Status: Operational
• Region: Speyside, Scotland
• Online:  https://www.tamnavulinwhisky.com/

History  In 1966, Tamnavulin-Glenlivet Distillery Co. Ltd. built the Tamnavulin distillery in order to satisfy the growing demand from whisky blenders such as Whyte & Mackay, Crawfords, and Mackinlay’s. In 1993, Whyte & Mackay became the owners of Tamnavulin when the company purchased Invergordon Distillers (the parent company of the Tamnavulin-Glenlivet Distillery Co. Ltd.) The purchase price of £382 million also included the distilleries Bruichladdich, Isle of Jura, and Tullibardine. The Tamnavulin distillery was closed in May 1995. Ownership was transferred to Kyndal International in 2001, and then to the United Spirits division of United Breweries Group in 2007, operated by Whyte and Mackay Ltd. The distillery began operating once again in July 2007 after a major refurbishment with new automation and process control which was installed by Canongate Technology. With its eight washbacks, six stills, and a Saladin box to malt the barley, Tamnavulin is sufficiently equipped with modern distilling technology to produce four million liters of alcohol per year. To increase thermal efficiency, recently distilled spirit is used to heat incoming wash. The distillation water supply is stored in a subterranean reservoir.

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Tamnavulin distillery, tamnavulin is the second distillery to be built within the glen of the river livet, after the infamous glenlivet..

Known as the mill on the hill, the Tamnavulin distillery is one of the younger Scotch distilleries, established in 1966. The distillery’s aim was to produce large quantities of Whisky, exclusively for the blended scotch market.

When Whyte & Mackay purchased Invergordon distillers in 1993 for £132 million, it took control of Tamnavulin, Bruichladdich, Isle of Jura, Tullibardine, and Invergordon.

Sadly as a result of the slump in demand for Scotch Whisky, the decision was made to close the distillery in 1995.

Reopening for a very limited time in 2000, Tamnavulin remained mothballed until United Spirits purchased Whyte & Mackay in 2007. Under the leadership of Vijay Mallya, the new Indian owners initiated a refurbishment of Tamnavulin and reopened the distillery.

Relaunched on its 50th anniversary in 2016 as a Single Malt, Tamnavulin is now a popular high-street brand of Whisky sold in many supermarkets. The distilleries’ use of hand-selected ex-sherry and red wine casks has earnt Tamnavulin many plaudits. Thanks to the strong marketing behind this formidable Speyside malt, it is not surprising Tamnavulin has now become the UK’s fastest-growing malt brand.

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Tamnavulin Scotch Whisky Distillery was built in 1966 in Banffshire, Speyside, but closed 30 years later in 1996. It did produce the Tamnavulin 12 Year Old Single Malt Whisky and Tamnavulin 25 Year Old Single Malt Whisky. The latter was the first of the malts to be produced when the distillery open in 1966.

Selection of whisky from Tamnavulin Whisky Distillery

Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 (casks 800484 & 800485) - Dalgety (Hannah Single Malt Whisky Volume: 51.9 % - Size: 70 cl

Region:  Speyside Type:   Scotch Malt Whisky Buy Now for £67.95

Tamnavulin 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) Single Malt Whisky Volume: 54.8 % - Size: 70 cl

Region:  Speyside Type:   Scotch Malt Whisky Buy Now for £54.95

Tamnavulin 1979 / 39 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Region:  Type:   Scotch Malt Whisky Buy Now for £775.00

Tamnavulin Double Cask Single Malt Whisky Volume: 40 % - Size: 70 cl

Region:  Speyside Type:   Scotch Malt Whisky Buy Now for £31.20

Tamnavulin Double Cask Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Region:  Type:   Scotch Malt Whisky Buy Now for £32.75

Tamnavulin Red Wine Cask Edition - American Cabernet Sauvignon Single Malt Whisky Volume: 40 % - Size: 70 cl

Region:  Speyside Type:   Scotch Malt Whisky Buy Now for £36.95

Latest Whisky News from Tamnavulin Distillery

Tamnavulin announces new distillery manager: leon webb joins tamnavulin following the distillery's success at spirit of speyside festival, << back to scottish whisky distillery home page, distillery of the month: march/april 2024, tomintoul distillery tour.

Planet Whiskies had a fantastic trip up to the Speyside Whisky region of Scotland in February 2024 to visit Angus Dundee Distillers Tomintoul Distillery within the Cairngorms National Park. Then, after the distillery tour and tasting, which was hosted by Iain Forteath, the master blender of Tomintoul, our press group travelled and stayed the night at the recently bought country home of Tomintoul House in the Aultmore Estate (previously called Aultmore House). Planet Whiskies has made the Tomintoul Distillery, Distillery of the Month for both March/April 2024. Read more Planet Whiskies Tomintoul Distillery Tour

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Distillery of the Month: February 2024

Bushmills distillery tour.

Planet Whiskies visited the new Bushmills Distillery in Northern Ireland on the 25th and 26th of September. Read our review of the experience of Bushmills and Northern Ireland at Planet Whiskies tour of Bushmills and Northern Ireland

You can also read the whole section about Bushmills Distillery at Bushmills Distillery Information on Planet Whiskies ... So Bushmills was Planet Whiskies Distillery of the Month title for January/February 2024

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