Tamdhu
celebrates the launch of First Fill
European Oak Oloroso Sherry Cask matured
Cigar Malt with a unique sherry cask
inspired humidor.
 Tamdhu the Speyside single malt Scotch
whisky which exclusively mature all its
whisky in the Oloroso sherry seasoned
casks has announced the global release
of the Tamdhu Cigar Malt No. 01 -
a special limited edition new bottling
to celebrate an age-old pairing.
To mark its launch, the distillery has
created a completely bespoke luxury
cigar humidor, inspired and infused by
the Tamdhu whisky itself.
Tamdhu tells me that the Cigar Malt was
hand-picked from a small selection of
the finest first fill European Oak
Oloroso Sherry Casks at the Speyside
distillery and was chosen for its
ability to support and complement the
rich, aromatic and spicy flavour of the
world’s best cigars.
To celebrate its release and bring the
two products even closer together, the
brand used wood from first fill European
oak sherry casks to help create a luxury
cigar humidor.
A collaboration with renowned wood maker
and silversmiths, Anthony Holt & Sons,
the innovative use of the sherry cask
wood within the build will gently imbue
the humidor, and the cigars it contains,
with a subtle sherry cask aroma.
Tamdhu Cigar Malt is un-chill-filtered
and has been bottled at 53.8% ABV for a
richness of texture and strength of
flavour, the whisky is said to mirror
the spice, aroma and mouthfeel of aged
tobacco leaves used in only the best
cigars.
Sandy McIntyre, Tamdhu Distillery
Manager, said: "While whisky and cigars
have long been enjoyed together, we
wanted our Tamdhu Cigar Malt to cement
that bond with a marriage of flavour and
craft befitting of the two worlds.
"This whisky, exclusively matured in
first fill European Oak Oloroso sherry
casks, provides the perfect
accompaniment to the finest cigars. That
we were able to use those sherry casks
to continue the legacy of the Cigar Malt
through the humidor is very special
indeed."
Gil Holt, Director at Anthony Holt &
Sons, said: "Combining a European Oak
sherry cask with a handmade
limited-edition humidor was a truly
enjoyable venture. The rich aroma of the
humidor is perfectly complemented by
subtle notes from the sherry cask wood.
"We are proud to be involved with Tamdhu
- a brand that we share a deep affinity
with in terms of our unwavering
commitment to craft and quality."
Tamdhu has created only two of its
whisky-infused humidors to support the
launch. Made with European oak sherry
cask staves, sterling silver, and luxury
walnut wood to mirror the rich, dark
whisky colour – one of these highly
bespoke and unique boxes will be proudly
auctioned for charity in 2022.
I haven't had the chance to taste this
one so I cant comment on its quality but
if the quality of the recently released
Tamdhu Batch Strength 6 is anything
to go by then this just may something
special and should appeal to
fans of a big sherried dram.
Bottles of Tamdhu Cigar Malt No. 01 have
a RRP of RRP £180 and you will find it
available from specialist online whisky
retailers such as
The Whisky Exchange
and
Master of Malt
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