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The name \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTullibardine \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003emeans \"vantage point\" in Gaelic and originates from a little medieval chapel, set up in 1446 near the distillery. \u003cbr\u003e\r\n \u003cbr\u003e\r\nThe old brewery was transformed into a distillery back in about \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1946 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eand has become a solid maker of Single Malt Whisky. They produce their signature Whisky, several finished\u003cem\u003e \"double-wood\"\u003c\/em\u003e Whiskies, and some older limited editions. \u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nWe’ve mentioned Tullibardine’s interesting naming system for their finished wood \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScotch Whiskies \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003ebefore. They call their standard Single-Malt \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSovereign \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eand is a marriage of young and older Whiskies. The finished wood products are aged one more year in various barrels types and named for the size of the finishing barrel. \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTullibardine 225 Sauternes Finish \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eis so-called because the \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSauternes Wine casks \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eare traditionally \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e225 liters \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003ein size. It’s kind of like numbering a car model after its engine size. \u003cbr\u003e\r\n \u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSauternes Wines \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eare sweeter and more dense than their \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBordeaux cousins.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e The net effect is like aging your Whisky in a cross between a Tawny Port cask and a young Sherry cask. The full-bodied Spirit that emerges is bright, light, and refreshing with a pretty pale gold hue and a rich citrus and pineapple flair that is just girl-next-door perfect.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n \u003cbr\u003e\r\nThis dram was awarded\u003cstrong style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e 95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e in the \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUltimate Spirits Challenge \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eand a \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSilver Medal \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003efrom the \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInternational Wine and Spirits Competition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e… \u003cem\u003ejust say’in.  \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n \u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cu\u003eSmartass Corner:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cem\u003eSauternes Wine — like most great discoveries — happened by accident. There is a mysterious fungus — Botrytis cinerea, noble rot — that every once in a while infects a bit of the Sauvignon blanc grape harvest. It makes the grapes grow shriveled and small. The snobby winemakers used to throw the infected grapes away. But some enterprising folks discovered that it actually made a densely sweeter wine. 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