🥃 Tamnavulin
Single malt Scotch distillery and brand at Tomnavoulin in Speyside; opened in 1966 according to the brand; part of the Whyte & Mackay portfolio (Emperador).
Tamnavulin is a single malt Scotch whisky distillery and brand at Tomnavoulin, near Ballindalloch, in Speyside. According to the brand, the distillery opened in 1966. It is part of the Whyte & Mackay portfolio, and Emperador Inc. stated in 2023 that it owns Whyte & Mackay.
History. The distillery closed temporarily in 1995 and reopened in 2000; a major refurbishment followed in 2007. In 2010 the stills were reshaped to give a richer new-make spirit suited to wine cask maturation, according to the brand.
How it is made. The brand says natural spring water from the surrounding mountains is used in mashing. The spirit matures first in American white oak ex-bourbon casks and is then finished in a second, different cask.
The range. Double Cask was the first expression of the current range, launched in 2016; the Red Wine Cask series began in 2019 and the Port Cask Edition was released in 2024. The core range also includes Sherry Cask and White Wine Cask editions.
Why this matters to you. A finish is only the last stage of maturation. By law Scotch must mature at least 3 years in oak and be at least 40% ABV. The WHO reminds us that there is no safe level of alcohol consumption.
Facts
| Year founded | 1966 (according to the brand); Tomnavoulin, Ballindalloch, Speyside |
|---|---|
| Legal basis | Scotch Whisky Regulations 2009 (SI 2009/2890) (Single Malt Scotch Whisky) |
| EU category | 2 — whisky/whiskey |
| Cask type | ex-bourbon casks, then a finish in a second cask (sherry, wine or port editions) |
| Minimum maturation | at least 3 years in oak by law |
| Alcohol (% vol.) | at least 40% ABV by law |
How it connects to Spirits
🥃 Tamnavulin → kind of → 🥃 Whisky → kind of → 🥃 Spirits
Links
- Packed in
- 🍷 Oak barrel, 🍷 Sherry
- Made from
- 🥃 Barley and malt in whisky
- What it contains
- 🧪 Water, 🍷 Ethanol
- What it affects
- 🍷 Alcohol and health, 🍷 Drunk driving
- Traditions
- 🧑🤝🧑 British
- Part of
- 🥃 Whisky, 🥃 Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 🥃 Scotch Whisky, 🥃 Speyside whisky
- Related to
- 🌍 Western Europe
- Similar and different
- 🥃 The Glenlivet, 🥃 The Dalmore, 🥃 Isle of Jura
Frequently asked questions
When was Tamnavulin founded?
According to the brand, the distillery opened in 1966.
Who owns Tamnavulin?
It is part of the Whyte & Mackay portfolio; Emperador Inc. stated in 2023 that it owns Whyte & Mackay.
What is the core Tamnavulin range?
Double Cask (launched in 2016), Sherry Cask, red wine and white wine cask editions, and the Port Cask Edition.
What to read next
- 🍷 Alcohol and health — Alcohol in any drink is harmful in large amounts, and the risks grow with the quantity.
- 🍷 Ethanol — The alcohol formed during fermentation that makes you drunk.
- 🍷 Oak barrel — A wooden barrel of oak staves in which wine matures and breathes.
- 🍷 Sherry — Protected wine from the Jerez de la Frontera area of Andalusia, aged in oak casks in the solera system; 14 to 22 % alcohol.
- 🌍 Western Europe — France, the Netherlands, Britain, Ireland, Belgium and Luxembourg: a mild, moist climate, pastures and hundreds of cheeses such as Roquefort, Camembert, Gouda and Cheddar.
Similar
🥃 Benrinnes · 🥃 Dailuaine · 🥃 Knockdhu · 🥃 Tamdhu · 🥃 Auchroisk · 🥃 Glen Elgin
⚠️ Spirit drinks contain alcohol and are for adults only. Alcohol harms health. Do not drink during pregnancy or before driving; check the label for ingredients and possible allergens.
Sources
- Tamnavulin (official site): Our Distillery (opened 1966; closed 1995, reopened 2000; refurbishment 2007; stills reshaped 2010; Double Cask 2016; Red Wine Cask series 2019; Port Cask Edition 2024)
- Tamnavulin (official site): Our Whisky (core collection: Double Cask, Sherry Cask, wine and Port Cask editions; Tomnavoulin, Ballindalloch)
- Emperador Inc.: revenue announcement for January-September 2023 (Emperador owns Whyte and Mackay; Tamnavulin single malt)
- The Scotch Whisky Regulations 2009 (SI 2009/2890), reg. 3: definition and categories of Scotch Whisky (Scotland, oak up to 700 l, min. 3 years, min. 40 % ABV)
- WHO/Europe: No level of alcohol consumption is safe for our health (04.01.2023)