Tullibardine 500 Sherry Finish bottle

No. 05 · Highland single malt

Tullibardine 500 Sherry Finish

By Deepak Bali · Tasted

  • Own bottle · bought, not sent
  • Tasted neat, then with water
  • Scored on the five-step card

“An enjoyable, uncomplicated Highland malt.”

Step 01: Bottle identity

Distillery
Tullibardine
Region
Highland
Cask
Sherry finish
Bottle
70cl
Glass
Glencairn
Tasted
5 Nov 2026

Step 02: The glass

Nose
Sultanas, caramel, orange peel and sweet oak.
  • Sultanas
  • Caramel
  • Orange peel
  • Sweet oak
Palate
Toffee, dried fruits, malt biscuits and cinnamon.
  • Toffee
  • Dried fruits
  • Malt biscuits
  • Cinnamon
Finish
Medium length, with lingering sweetness, gentle spice and a slightly woody edge.
  • Medium
  • Sweet
  • Gentle spice
  • Woody

Step 03: Collector’s verdict

An enjoyable, uncomplicated Highland malt. The sherry influence adds warmth and sweetness, although the overall complexity is fairly modest.

7.8 sits in the Not for me band (Under 8).

Deepak BaliTasting card · No. 05

Tullibardine 500 Sherry Finish

Highland · Tasted 5 Nov 2026

7.8/10 · Not for me

Nose
Sultanas, Caramel, Orange peel
Palate
Toffee, Dried fruits, Malt biscuits
Finish
Medium, Sweet, Gentle spice

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