Distillery

Tamdhu

Tamdhu is a single malt distillery located in Knockando, in the Speyside region of Scotland. Production is known for its clear focus on maturation in sherry casks; since 2011 it has been owned by Ian Macleod Distillers.
  • Knockando · Speyside · Scotland (United Kingdom)
  • Since 1897

Tamdhu

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The story
Founded between 1896 and 1897 by a group of blenders, Tamdhu began production in 1897. During the 20th century the distillery experienced some periods of inactivity. It belonged to Highland Distillers (Edrington group) until the temporary closure announced in 2010; in 2011 the site was acquired by Ian Macleod Distillers, which relaunched production in the early 2010s. In recent years the range has developed around 100% sherry-matured expressions and limited releases.
Production philosophy
To highlight a Speyside style strongly influenced by sherry-cask maturation, focusing on the quality of the wood and long ageing to achieve a single malt rich in fruity and sweet notes.
Territory
Knockando, Speyside, Scotland (United Kingdom). Local spring water (Tamdhu Spring / Knockando Burn).
Production method
Typical Scottish single malt production with a plant equipped with wash stills and spirit stills (3 wash stills and 3 spirit stills according to sources); historically it also had mechanical maltings on site. Extensive use of sherry casks for maturation.
Distillation
Plant with 3 wash stills and 3 spirit stills; distillation according to the traditional single malt method (pot stills).
Ageing
Maturation predominantly in sherry casks; core releases are 100% sherry-matured and some limited editions are released in first-fill sherry butts (European oak).
Characteristics
Type
Distillery
City
Knockando
Categories
  • whisky
  • single malt Scotch
  • Speyside whisky
  • sherry-cask whisky
  • aged whisky
Raw materials
  • malted barley
  • spring water
Casks and ageing vessels
  • sherry casks (European oak / oloroso)
  • first-fill sherry butts
Representative products
  • Tamdhu 10 Years (70cl)
  • Tamdhu Batch Strength (NAS)
  • Tamdhu 50 Years (edizione limitata)
What makes it distinctive
  • Speyside single malt with a strong focus on sherry-cask maturation
  • Production site in Knockando with water sourced from a local spring
  • Acquired and revived by Ian Macleod Distillers in 2011
  • Historically one of the few operations with on-site mechanical maltings (Saladin boxes)

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