XOP Tullibardine 1993 30 Year Old

XOP Tullibardine 1993 30 Year Old is a rare and highly collectible single malt Scotch whisky bottled by Douglas Laing & Co. as part of their prestigious Xtra Old Particular (XOP) series. Distilled at the Tullibardine Distillery in the Scottish Highlands in March 1993, it spent three decades maturing in a single refill hogshead (Cask No. DL 17244) before being bottled at natural cask strength in March 2023. Limited to just 226 bottles globally, this non-chill filtered and naturally colored expression delivers classic Highland character. The nose offers delightful aromas of honey, toasted nuts, spices, and barley malt. The palate is extremely rich and balanced with complex layers of hickory wood, licorice, and brown sugar, culminating in a long, lingering finish of dark Muscovado sugar and seasoned oak.

Food Pairing: Rich game meats like venison, roasted duck with a dark fruit glaze, mature hard cheeses such as aged Gouda, and dark chocolate or caramel-based desserts.