Discover Tullibardine

Our articles explore the people, places and practical details behind whisky cask ownership. If you have a question, contact us at sales@macinneswhisky.com.

Whisky cask ownership is not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. You will not have access to the Financial Services Compensation Scheme or the Financial Ombudsman Service. The value of a cask can go down as well as up and your capital is at risk. A cask is not a liquid asset and selling one may take time.

(Tull-i-bar-deen)

The history of Tullibardine for distilling and brewing is one of the oldest in Scotland. Located in the village of Blackford, Perthshire, the ‘gateway to the Highlands’. The site dates to 1488, a time when King James IV of Scotland graced its grounds to savour the first recorded public purchase of beer in Scotland.

The Birth of a Distillery

It was in 1947 that William Delmé-Evans began converting this original brewery into the Tullibardine distillery. Upon testing the water from the nearby springs, Delmé-Evans knew he had found the perfect location for distilling whisky. He named it Tullibardine, drawing inspiration from the small medieval chapel situated nearby. It was the first distillery to be established in Scotland since 1900.

The water comes from the surrounding Ochil Hills, drawn from the Danny Burn. Formed here over 400 million years ago with layers of basalt and red sandstone, these hills are well known for the gold that was once mined from them. The clear water that runs through them will have taken 15 years to reach the Danny Burn. In 1979, Highland Spring began to bottle this same water.

Present Day:

In 2011, ownership of the Distillery transitioned to Terroir Distillers, a family-owned French wine and spirits group. The dedicated team carries out all of its single malt production on-site, demonstrating the distillery's commitment to tradition and innovation.

Whisky Region - more about The Highlands

You will find Tullibardine situated south of The Glenturret Distillery and east of Deanston Distillery, in the Highland region. 'The Highlands' is by far Scotland's largest whisky-producing area and, as such, you can find great variety in the whiskies from the region, with great diversity of flavour and characteristics. The region also includes surrounding islands, meaning that there is truly a whisky for all palates: from coastal, almost salty, style malts through to much lighter whiskies.

Our Tullibardine Tasting Notes

Colour: Beautiful, pale golden
Nose: Floral sweet barley notes, with subtle hints of vanilla
Palate: Mixed peel, pear cider and a hint of maple syrup
Finish: Fudge, pear drops and soft spice

If you'd like to taste Tullibardine for yourself, you can keep an eye out for our future tasting events, or if you wish to discuss investment options in person, contact us to arrange an appointment at your earliest opportunity. 

Explore Tullibardine cask availability

If this whisky has caught your imagination, speak to the MacInnes team about our latest cask availability. We can explain the individual cask details, purchase price, ongoing costs and ownership arrangements before you decide. Call 0207 100 7321 or email sales@macinneswhisky.com.

More about our available casks:

AYS: from 2018 to 2024 (Age of Youngest Spirit)
OLA: 117.2 to 136.4 (Original Litres of Alcohol)
ABV at filling: 64.0% to 69.9% (Alcohol By Volume)
Cask types: First Fill Bourbon Barrels, De/Re-char Barrels and Refill Barrels.

These are historical original-fill details for casks previously featured in this article, rather than a current stock list or regauge. The wood and its previous use can influence the spirit’s development. Contact us for current availability and measurements.