One of Scotland's smallest distilleries dares to call itself 'mighty' — Strathearn's first release proves that size is not everything.

Expert's Description

Strathearn Batch 1 is a Single Highland Malt Whisky from the Strathearn distillery, matured in European oak and ex-sherry casks, bottled at 46.6%.

As the first release from the small craft distillery, Batch 1 is a surprisingly mature single malt, neither coloured nor chill filtered.

Tasting Notes

Nose

A dry oak style balanced by caramel with a hint of vanilla.

Palate

Clear sherry sweetness with a leathery character, red fruit and cocoa.

Finish

Medium length and warm with lingering sherry sweetness and a lightly dry close.

Specifications

Name: Batch 1 Small Batch
Distillery: Strathearn
Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
Type: Single Highland Malt Whisky
ABV: 46.6%
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: European oak and ex-sherry casks
Non-chill Filtered: Yes
Natural Colour: Yes
EAN No.: 25014218813023

Flavour Profile

Sherry-matured · Leathery · Fruity · Craft

Did You Know?

Strathearn is among Scotland's very smallest distilleries, run with traditional methods and a focus on quality over volume — the distillery is today owned by Douglas Laing.

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A distillery's very first bottle is always something special — Strathearn's Inaugural Release is the very beginning of a story still being written.

Expert's Description

Strathearn Inaugural Release is a Single Highland Malt Whisky, the first release in the Strathearn Triple Cask Matured series, matured in ex-bourbon, virgin and ex-sherry oak casks, bottled at 50%.

Strathearn is one of Scotland's smallest distilleries, focused on quality over quantity, and Inaugural Release marks the handcrafted distillery's first step into the market.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Rich depth of malted barley with gentle oak.

Palate

Mouth-filling and syrupy with honey, buttercream, baked spice and dried apricots.

Finish

Long, warming finish of home baking and buttery oat biscuits.

Specifications

Name: Inaugural Release
Distillery: Strathearn
Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
Type: Single Highland Malt Whisky
ABV: 50%
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: Ex-bourbon, virgin and ex-sherry oak casks
Non-chill Filtered: Yes
Natural Colour: Yes
Edition: Inaugural Release
EAN No.: 5014218824513

Flavour Profile

Spiced · Syrupy · Full-bodied · Handcrafted

Did You Know?

Three different cask types in one whisky — ex-bourbon, virgin and ex-sherry — make the Triple Cask Matured series Strathearn's signature method for building complexity from its very first release.

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Signatory Vintage has followed this Strathmill cask for 14 years — from distillation in 2007 to bottling in 2022, without folding it into a blend.

Expert's Description

Strathmill 2007/2022 Signatory Vintage is a Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky, distilled on 13 September 2007 and bottled on 8 February 2022 after 14 years of maturation at 43% from two hogsheads, cask no. 805451 and 805453.

With 683 bottles, this independent bottling offers a rare look at Strathmill outside J&B blends, with natural colour retained.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Malt and citrus meet a light nutty sweetness and a hint of oak.

Palate

Soft and round with honey, apple and a lightly spiced warmth.

Finish

Medium length with lingering malt and a dry, clean close.

Specifications

Name: Strathmill 2007/2022
Distillery: Strathmill
Bottler: Signatory Vintage
Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
Type: Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 14 years
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: Hogsheads, cask no. 805451 & 805453
Distilled: 13/09/2007
Bottled: 08/02/2022
Number of Bottles: 683 bottles
Natural Colour: Yes
EAN No.: 5021944116812

Flavour Profile

Elegant · Fruity · Natural colour · Rare

Did You Know?

Signatory Vintage is one of Scotland's oldest and most respected independent bottlers, founded in 1988, known for following casks over long maturation periods.

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Two first fill hogsheads, 12 years, and a distillery rarely seen alone — Signatory adds another chapter to Strathmill's independent story.

Expert's Description

Strathmill 2009/2021 Signatory Vintage is a Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky, distilled on 2 July 2009 and bottled on 3 August 2021 after 12 years of maturation at 43% from two first fill hogsheads, cask no. 805070 and 805096.

The whisky retains its natural colour and, as an independent bottling, offers an alternative view of Strathmill's character compared to the official Flora & Fauna release.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Malt and green apple meet a light vanilla sweetness from the first fill casks.

Palate

Round and fruity with honey, pear and a lightly spiced warmth.

Finish

Medium length with lingering malt and a dry, clean close.

Specifications

Name: Strathmill 2009/2021
Distillery: Strathmill
Bottler: Signatory Vintage
Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
Type: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 12 years
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: 1st Fill Hogsheads, cask no. 805070 & 805096
Distilled: 02/07/2009
Bottled: 03/08/2021
Natural Colour: Yes
EAN No.: 5021944113958

Flavour Profile

Elegant · Fruity · Natural colour · Rare

Did You Know?

First fill casks give a more pronounced cask influence than refill casks, resulting here in a clearer vanilla and oak note compared to Strathmill's more neutral official release.

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Strathmill's first appearance in Diageo's prestigious Special Releases series — a 25-year-old proving the distillery's ability to keep its style light, even after a quarter-century in cask.

Expert's Description

Strathmill 25 Year Old Limited Edition 2014 is a Single Speyside Malt Whisky, matured in refill American oak and bottled at natural cask strength of 52.4% in a run of only 2,700 bottles.

As the distillery's debut in Diageo's Special Releases, the 2014 edition was the lightest in style among that year's selection, underscoring Strathmill's characteristically elegant, lightly cask-influenced profile.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Soft malt and citrus meet a delicate vanilla sweetness from the long refill maturation.

Palate

Elegant and light with honey, apple and a hint of spice.

Finish

Long and soft with lingering malt and a dry, clean close.

Specifications

Name: 25 Year Old Limited Edition 2014
Distillery: Strathmill
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Single Speyside Malt Whisky
Age: 25 years
ABV: 52.4%
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: Refill American Oak
Number of Bottles: 2,700 bottles
Edition: Special Releases 2014
Natural Colour: Yes

Flavour Profile

Elegant · Light · Cask strength · Rare

Investment Potential

High. As the distillery's debut in Diageo's prestigious Special Releases and with only 2,700 bottles from 2014, it has become a sought-after bottle among Speyside collectors.

Did You Know?

The 2014 edition was Strathmill's first-ever appearance in Diageo's annual Special Releases series, making it a landmark for the distillery's rare solo releases.

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A bar, a band and a casino — Brave New Spirits builds a speakeasy story around McKintyre's The Game, three 10-year-old releases each in its own cask.

Expert's Description

McKintyre's The Game 10 Year Old is a Single Malt Scotch Whisky from Brave New Spirits, matured in a bourbon cask and bottled at 46%.

The range consists of three editions, each matured in unique oak casks, all 10 years old and bottled at the same strength, connected by a theme drawn from a fictional Prohibition-era speakeasy.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Malt and light sweetness meet a hint of vanilla from the bourbon cask.

Palate

Round and approachable with caramel, apple and a hint of spice.

Finish

Medium length with lingering malt and a lightly sweet close.

Specifications

Name: McKintyre's The Game
Bottler: Brave New Spirits
Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 10 years
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: Bourbon Cask
Non-chill Filtered: Yes
EAN No.: 5060909040069

Flavour Profile

Approachable · Round · Caramel · Themed

Did You Know?

The 'The Game' series is one of three parallel McKintyre's releases from Brave New Spirits, each built around a speakeasy narrative and matured in its own unique oak cask.

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The original Stronachie distillery vanished long ago, but the name lives on as A. Dewar Rattray's tribute to a bygone whisky style.

Expert's Description

Stronachie 10 Year Old is a Single Speyside Malt Whisky from A. D. Rattray, bottled at 43% after 10 years of maturation.

The name Stronachie comes from a distillery that closed long ago, and A. D. Rattray revived the name as a brand to recreate the style of the original Stronachie whisky, based on an old bottle found by the Rattray family.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Malt and light sweetness meet a hint of fruit and a touch of spice.

Palate

Round and balanced with honey, apple and a mild oak influence.

Finish

Medium length and soft with lingering malt and a dry, clean close.

Specifications

Name: Stronachie 10 Year Old
Bottler: A. D. Rattray
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Single Speyside Malt Whisky
Age: 10 years
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL
Non-chill Filtered: Yes
Natural Colour: Yes
EAN No.: 5060056921495

Flavour Profile

Soft · Balanced · Fruity · Classic

Did You Know?

A. D. Rattray revived the Stronachie name after finding an old, original bottle from the original distillery, which inspired the style of the modern reissue.

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There was a time when Talisker 10 Year Old came in 100cl bottles carrying an illustrated map of Skye on the label - built for large bars and export markets where a standard 70cl didn't go far enough. This "Map" edition is one of the surviving examples.

Expert Description

Talisker 10 Year Old Old Version 1 Map is a 100cl Isle of Skye Single Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in American oak casks and bottled at 45.8%. The label dates from an earlier design period, when Talisker used a map motif of Skye on some of its larger bottles.

The 100cl format was common for bar and export use, but is rarer to come across today, since most Talisker releases are sold in 70cl. The whisky itself is the same classic 10 Year Old, just in an older and larger format.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose is powerful with smoke, sea salt and citrus, backed by a deep sweetness and a hint of pepper foreshadowing the fullness to come.

Palate

The palate is rich and warm, with smoke, salt and citrus up front and a peppery edge building towards an intense, spicy middle.

Finish

The finish is long and lingering, with a distinct touch of pepper that stays well after the last sip.

Specifications

Name: Talisker 10 Year Old
Distillery: Talisker
Region/Country: Isle of Skye, Scotland
Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 10 years
ABV: 45.8%
Size: 100 CL
Cask type: American oak casks
Non-chill filtered: No
Natural colour: No
Distillation method: Double distilled
Edition: Old Version, Map label 100cl
EAN no.: 5000281003641

Flavour Profile

Peated · Maritime · Spicy · Citrusy · Full-bodied

Investment Potential

Medium - the 100cl Map label format is rarer than the standard 70cl, which typically makes it more sought after among collectors of older Talisker releases.

Did You Know?

100cl bottles carrying the map motif were mainly distributed to travel retail and export markets, which makes them less common to come across in the Danish market today.

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Not many whiskies can taste of the sea without ever having sat in it. Talisker 10 Year Old has made that its trademark for decades, and it is still the bottle most people picture the moment someone says "Talisker".

Expert Description

Talisker 10 Year Old is an Isle of Skye Single Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in oak casks and bottled at 45.8%. It is the distillery's flagship and one of the original six Classic Malts, a series UDV (now Diageo) put together in 1988 to showcase Scotland's different regional styles.

The colour is a shining gold, and the whisky carries a depth and intensity that has made it a standing reference for what an island whisky from Skye should taste like. Since 2021 the bottle comes in packaging where both the glass and the box are 99.8% recyclable.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose offers smoke, sea salt and citrus, with a sweetness that keeps the saltiness in check. There's also a hint of black pepper hinting at the bite to come.

Palate

The palate is powerful and warming, with smoke, sea salt and citrus up front, backed by a pleasant sweetness. The pepper appears along the way, giving the whisky its signature bite.

Finish

The finish is intense and fairly long, with a distinct touch of pepper that lingers well after the last sip.

Specifications

Name: Talisker 10 Year Old
Distillery: Talisker
Region/Country: Isle of Skye, Scotland
Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 10 years
ABV: 45.8%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: American oak casks
Non-chill filtered: No
Natural colour: No
Distillation method: Double distilled
EAN no.: 5000281005416

Flavour Profile

Peated · Maritime · Spicy · Citrusy · Full-bodied

Did You Know?

For more than 180 years Talisker was the only distillery on Skye, and the name actually comes from the estate of the same name near Carbost, not from the village itself.

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Some bottles have sat on a shelf longer than most of us have been driving. This Talisker 10 Year Old dates from the 1980s, when the label still carried the classic "Map Label" motif, and the 100cl format makes it a genuine rarity today.

Expert Description

Talisker 10 Year Old Old Version Map Label 100cl is an Isle of Skye Single Malt Scotch Whisky from the 1980s, matured in American oak casks and bottled at 45.8%. "Map Label" refers to the illustrated map of Skye that decorated Talisker's labels in this era, before several design changes through the 90s, 2000s and 2012 changed the look.

The 100cl format was common in the export and bar market of the period, but is rare to find today, especially combined with a bottle that is genuinely over 40 years old. The whisky itself is the same powerful 10 Year Old, just from a time when Talisker looked markedly different on the shelf.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose is powerful and classic Talisker, with smoke, sea salt and citrus, backed by a deep sweetness typical of whisky that has been left standing for a long time after bottling.

Palate

The palate is rich and warming, with smoke, salt and citrus up front and a peppery edge building throughout.

Finish

The finish is long and intense, with a lingering pepper note and a lightly salty close.

Specifications

Name: Talisker 10 Year Old
Distillery: Talisker
Region/Country: Isle of Skye, Scotland
Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 10 years
ABV: 45.8%
Size: 100 CL
Cask type: American oak casks
Non-chill filtered: No
Natural colour: No
Distillation method: Double distilled
Edition: Old Version, Map Label, 1980s

Flavour Profile

Peated · Maritime · Spicy · Citrusy · Full-bodied

Investment Potential

High - a genuine 1980s vintage in the rare 100cl format with the classic Map Label, making it one of the more remarkable older Talisker bottles to find today.

Did You Know?

The "Map Label" era was one of the earliest in which Talisker printed an illustrated map of Skye directly on the label, long before the distillery's current, more minimalist design.

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A tax band is really just a small strip of paper across the cork - but its absence tells a story about where a bottle originally came from. This Talisker 10 Year Old is an Old Version without the Danish tax band, most likely brought in through a different channel than standard Danish retail.

Note: This release has no Danish tax band.

Expert Description

Talisker 10 Year Old Old Version without tax band is an Isle of Skye Single Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in American oak casks and bottled at 45.8%. The whisky is identical to the classic 10 Year Old, but the bottle lacks the Danish tax band normally placed across the cork on bottles sold through the Danish duty system.

That makes it a slightly different edition for the collector, without changing what's in the bottle - the smoke, salt and pepper are still the same signature Talisker has always been known for.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose offers smoke, sea salt and citrus, with a sweetness that keeps things balanced and a hint of pepper foreshadowing the palate's later edge.

Palate

The palate is powerful and warming, with smoke, sea salt and citrus up front, backed by a pleasant sweetness and a clear peppery edge.

Finish

The finish is intense and fairly long, with a touch of pepper that stays well after the last sip.

Specifications

Name: Talisker 10 Year Old
Distillery: Talisker
Region/Country: Isle of Skye, Scotland
Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 10 years
ABV: 45.8%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: American oak casks
Non-chill filtered: No
Natural colour: No
Distillation method: Double distilled
Edition: Old Version, no tax band
EAN no.: 5000281005416

Flavour Profile

Peated · Maritime · Spicy · Citrusy · Full-bodied

Investment Potential

Medium - a discontinued label version without a tax band, which makes it a slightly different variant for collectors of Talisker's older editions.

Did You Know?

The Danish tax band on spirits bottles is historically a duty stamp, and its absence typically signals that a bottle originally entered the country through a different distribution route than standard Danish wholesale.

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Some bottles become interesting not because they were rare to begin with, but because they've grown rare with time. This Talisker 10 Year Old predates the 2005 label redesign and is now one of the older editions rarely seen on a regular shelf.

Expert Description

Talisker Old Version 10 Year Old (pre-2005) is an Isle of Skye Single Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in American oak casks and bottled at 45.8%. The bottle carries a label from before 2005, making it an earlier version of the distillery's best-known core release.

Over the years, the number of circulating bottles from this period has fallen as they get consumed or collected. The whisky inside, however, is unchanged - the same powerful, salty and peppery 10 Year Old Talisker has always made.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose is powerful with smoke, sea salt and citrus, carried by an underlying sweetness and a clear hint of pepper.

Palate

The palate is rich and warming, with smoke, salt and citrus up front and a peppery edge building throughout.

Finish

The finish is long and intense, with a lingering pepper note drifting into a lightly salty close.

Specifications

Name: Talisker 10 Year Old
Distillery: Talisker
Region/Country: Isle of Skye, Scotland
Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 10 years
ABV: 45.8%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: American oak casks
Non-chill filtered: No
Natural colour: No
Distillation method: Double distilled
Edition: Old Version, pre-2005
EAN no.: 5000281005416

Flavour Profile

Peated · Maritime · Spicy · Citrusy · Full-bodied

Investment Potential

High - an older label version from before 2005, where the number of available bottles keeps shrinking, which typically raises interest among collectors of Talisker's design history.

Did You Know?

Talisker has updated its label several times over the decades, and each older version becomes harder to find in original condition over time, as bottles are either opened or drawn out of the market by collectors.

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Scotland traded wine and port with Portugal long before anyone thought of whisky as an export good. Talisker Port Ruighe brings that history back and lets it leave its mark on the distillery's usually salty, raw style.

Expert Description

Talisker Port Ruighe is a no-age-statement Isle of Skye Single Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in American and European oak casks and finished in port casks, bottled at 45.8%. The name Port Ruighe refers to the small bay near the distillery and to the historic trade between Scotland and Portugal.

The port casks soften Talisker's usually sharp, peppery style and add a layer of dark fruit and chocolate, without losing the maritime core. That makes Port Ruighe the sweetest and most approachable release in the distillery's core range.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose is softer and sweeter than the classic Talisker style, with sea air, light saltiness and restrained smoke sitting alongside dried red fruit, raisins, stewed cherries and a deep chocolate note from the port casks.

Palate

The palate opens with salted caramel and port-driven berries, while salt and pepper keep it recognisably Talisker underneath the rich sweetness.

Finish

The finish is warm and sweetly dry, with lingering peppery spice, light smoke and a cask-driven bitterness of cocoa and toasted wood.

Specifications

Name: Talisker Port Ruighe
Distillery: Talisker
Region/Country: Isle of Skye, Scotland
Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 45.8%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: American and European oak casks, finished in port casks
Non-chill filtered: No
Natural colour: No
Distillation method: Double distilled
EAN no.: 5000281033143

Flavour Profile

Peated · Maritime · Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Did You Know?

The name Port Ruighe comes from a small bay near Talisker Distillery and pays tribute to Scotland's long-standing trade relationship with Portugal, which the port casks in this release directly reference.

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Talisker had never used rum casks before 2020. Then came Special Release 2020, and suddenly the distillery's salty, peppery backbone found itself sharing space with demerara sugar and tropical fruit from the Caribbean - a combination never seen before or since.

Expert Description

Talisker Special Release 2020 8 Year Old is an Isle of Skye Single Malt Scotch Whisky, finished in ex-rum casks from the Caribbean and bottled at a natural cask strength of 57.9%. It belongs to the "Rare by Nature" collection, Diageo's 2020 Special Releases, and marked the first time the distillery used rum casks for a finish.

The young age lets Talisker's raw, maritime character stand right at the front, while the rum casks add a sweeter, more tropical layer on top. The colour is gold with a faint greenish tinge, and at just 8 years old this whisky shows the distillery's power without the polish that older releases can carry.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose offers sweet, maritime salt, molasses and dried seaweed, with notes of demerara sugar and tropical fruit from the rum casks. Underneath sits a smoky base with a trace of charred meat and white pepper.

Palate

The palate is soft and full with an explosion of salted caramel, quickly followed by Talisker's trademark pepper. Banana, coconut and sugar cane from the rum casks bring a sweetness that balances the drying, spicy finish.

Finish

The finish is long and evolves with mint, burnt caramel and a lightly bitter cocoa note, while the pepper lingers.

Specifications

Name: Special Release 2020
Distillery: Talisker
Region/Country: Isle of Skye, Scotland
Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 8 years
ABV: 57.9%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Finished in ex-rum casks from the Caribbean
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distillation method: Double distilled
Distilled: 2011
Edition: Special Releases 2020 - Rare by Nature
EAN no.: 5000281063461

Flavour Profile

Peated · Maritime · Sweet · Spicy · Tropical

Investment Potential

High - a discontinued 2020 vintage that was Talisker's first ever rum cask finish, and this kind of first-of-its-kind release tends to gain the most value on the secondary market.

Did You Know?

Special Release 2020 marked the first time in Talisker's history that the distillery used rum casks for a finish - something never seen before and never repeated since.

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There's something about a whisky named after bad weather that suits a dark winter evening perfectly. Talisker Storm is the distillery's answer to how it feels to stand on Skye's coastline when the wind really picks up.

Expert Description

Talisker Storm is a no-age-statement Isle of Skye Single Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in selected refill and toasted American oak casks and bottled at 45.8%. It is built to be a bolder, more direct experience than the 10 Year Old, without pinning the liquid to a fixed age.

This bottle carries the current design the distillery has used since a packaging update, and the liquid fully lives up to the maritime, peppery style Talisker is known for.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose offers salt, lime and orange peel, backed by a pleasant fruitiness and a whisper of smoke sitting deep in the background.

Palate

The palate carries a clear streak of spice and cream toffee, while the smoke stays discreet and leaves room for the sweetness.

Finish

The finish is medium length and warm, with a lightly salty edge and a mild smoky note that fades calmly.

Specifications

Name: Talisker Storm
Distillery: Talisker
Region/Country: Isle of Skye, Scotland
Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 45.8%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Selected refill and toasted American oak casks
Non-chill filtered: No
Natural colour: No
Distillation method: Double distilled
EAN no.: 5000281032733

Flavour Profile

Peated · Maritime · Fruity · Creamy · Spicy

Did You Know?

Even without an age statement, Talisker Storm is blended from several vintages to hit a fixed, recognisable flavour profile each time - a technique common among most no-age-statement whiskies.

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A sherry-matured Tamdhu given an extra layer of port on top — Coopers Choice calls it 'Winter Fruits', and the name doesn't lie.

Expert's Description

Tamdhu 2022 Coopers Choice Winter Fruits is a Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky, bottled by The Coopers Choice at 59% from cask no. 9522.

The whisky has been given a Port Wood finish on top of Tamdhu's classic sherry character, adding an extra layer of dark berry sweetness. With 762 bottles, this is a relatively accessible yet still limited release.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Dark berries and port sweetness meet Tamdhu's characteristic sherry depth.

Palate

Full and fruity with raisin, dark chocolate and a warm alcoholic edge.

Finish

Long and sweet with lingering berries and a dry, wine-like close.

Specifications

Name: Winter Fruits
Distillery: Tamdhu
Bottler: The Coopers Choice
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 59%
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: Port Wood Finish, cask no. 9522
Bottled: 2022
Number of Bottles: 762 bottles
Non-chill Filtered: Yes
Natural Colour: Yes
EAN No.: 5024720861890

Flavour Profile

Port-matured · Fruity · Full-bodied · Sweet

Did You Know?

The name 'Winter Fruits' refers to the dark berry and fruit sweetness added by the Port Wood finish on top of Tamdhu's already sherry-driven base character.

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A journey from American oak forests to Spain's 'sherry triangle' and onward to Speyside — Tamdhu Distinction celebrates the craft of the cask itself.

Expert's Description

Tamdhu Distinction Limited Release No 1 is a Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky from the Tamdhu distillery, matured in first-fill American oak sherry casks and bottled at 48%.

The 'Quercus Alba Distinction' series honours the long process behind the casks: American oak transported to Spain, hand-crafted for six years in the 'sherry triangle', toasted and filled with Oloroso sherry, before finally reaching Tamdhu.

Tasting Notes

Nose

A rich amber colour is joined by a deep sherry sweetness and a hint of toasted oak.

Palate

Full and fruity with caramel, dried fruit and a warm spiced undertone.

Finish

Long and sweet with lingering sherry and a dry, woody close.

Specifications

Name: Distinction Limited Release No 1
Distillery: Tamdhu
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 48%
Size: 70 CL
Cask Type: 1st Fill American Oak Sherry Casks
Natural Colour: Yes
Edition: Quercus Alba Distinction Limited Release #1
EAN No.: 5010852048360

Flavour Profile

Sherry-matured · Fruity · Sweet · Limited edition

Did You Know?

'Quercus Alba' is the Latin name for American white oak, the wood species used for the casks in this series, giving the name a scientific, craft-driven ring.

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In Speyside the story is often the same one, told a little differently each time. Tamdhu's Quercus Alba series starts with the oak itself, not the vintage.

The expert's description

Tamdhu Distinction Limited Release No 2 Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 48% is a Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in 1st fill American oak sherry casks and bottled at 48%.

This release, Limited Release #2, celebrates the qualities of maturation in 1st fill American oak sherry casks. The casks are handcrafted in Spain's "sherry triangle" over six years, air-dried in Mediterranean sun and seasoned with Oloroso sherry before travelling to Tamdhu, where they give the whisky its rich, fruity character and natural amber colour.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Raisins, orange peel and the warm scent of freshly baked sherry cake.

Palate

Rich sweetness of dark chocolate and dried fruit, supported by spiced oak.

Finish

Long and warm with lingering notes of nutmeg and caramelised sugar.

Specifications

Name: Tamdhu Distinction Limited Release No 2 Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 48%
Distillery: Tamdhu
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 48%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: 1st fill American oak sherry casks
Natural colour: Yes
Edition: Quercus Alba Distinction, Limited Release #2
EAN no.: 5010852048360

Flavour Profile

Sherried · Fruity · Spiced

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Tamdhu is one of the few Speyside distilleries to mature exclusively in sherry casks, and some of its warehouses still make use of old carriages from the now-closed Speyside railway line.

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A third chapter of the same story can still surprise when the craft behind it is as consistent as Tamdhu's. This time it is another batch of hand-selected sherry casks doing the talking.

The expert's description

Tamdhu Distinction Limited Release No 3 Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 48% is a Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in 1st fill American oak sherry casks and bottled at 48%.

Limited Release #3 is another release in the Quercus Alba series, matured in 1st fill American oak sherry casks. The casks travel from American oak forests to Spain's "sherry triangle", where they are handcrafted and seasoned with Oloroso before being filled with Tamdhu's freshly distilled spirit.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Dark marmalade, toasted almonds and a hint of warm cinnamon.

Palate

Full sherry sweetness with fig, dates and a lightly bitter cocoa tone.

Finish

Long and warm with lingering wood and spice notes.

Specifications

Name: Tamdhu Distinction Limited Release No 3 Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 48%
Distillery: Tamdhu
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 48%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: 1st fill American oak sherry casks
Natural colour: Yes
Edition: Quercus Alba Distinction, Limited Release #3
EAN no.: 5010852048360

Flavour Profile

Sherried · Full-bodied · Spiced

Did you know?

Tamdhu was founded in 1897 right on the banks of the River Spey, a location originally chosen for its easy access to the railway, which for many years carried both barley and finished whisky.

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Twenty-seven years after distillation, a single refill hogshead remains the only witness. Cask No. HL16113 held a mature, rounded Tamnavulin that Hunter Laing chose to let stand entirely on its own.

Expert description

Tamnavulin 1991/2019 Old Malt Cask 27 Year Old is a Single Speyside Malt Whisky, matured in a refill hogshead and bottled at 48.6%.

The whisky is bottled under Old Malt Cask, a series originally created by Douglas Laing in 1998 and continued since 2013 by Hunter Laing & Co., after Stewart Laing left the family business and set up his own house together with sons Scott and Andrew. The series is known for a consistent strength around 50% and for letting each individual cask's character speak for itself.

This release comes from Cask No. HL16113, a refill hogshead that held the whisky from distillation in 1991 to bottling in 2019 - 27 years in total. Only 308 bottles were drawn from this single cask, with no chill-filtration and no added colour, so what reaches the glass is the pure, time-worn character of this particular cask.

Tasting notes

Nose

Ripe apple and a trace of beeswax meet gentle butter and a muted note of old oak.

Palate

Round and oily, with notes of honey cake, dried apricot and a warm streak of clove spice.

Finish

Long and dry, closing on a hint of walnut and a lightly tannic oak from the many years of maturation.

Specifications

Name: Tamnavulin 1991 / Old Malt Cask / Hunter Laing
Distillery: Tamnavulin
Bottler: Hunter Laing & Co. (Old Malt Cask)
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Single Speyside Malt Whisky
Age: 27 Years
ABV: 48.6%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Refill hogshead, Cask No. HL16113
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 1991
Bottled: 2019
Number of bottles: 308

Flavour profile

Mature · Honeyed · Spiced · Oily · Dry oak

Investment potential

Medium. A 27-year-old single cask with only 308 bottles from a distillery rarely seen this old tends to draw collectors and enthusiasts as remaining bottles are opened and disappear from shelves.

Did you know?

The Old Malt Cask series was founded in 1998 by Douglas Laing and passed to Hunter Laing & Co. in 2013, when Stewart Laing left the family business and started afresh alongside his two sons.

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Two cask types, one rounded whole. Tamnavulin Double Cask is the distillery's take on a soft everyday dram, where American oak and used sherry casks meet in a calm, golden glass.

Expert description

Tamnavulin Double Cask is a Single Speyside Malt Whisky, matured in American oak casks and finished in used sherry casks, bottled at 40%.

Double Cask is part of Tamnavulin's core range and represents the distillery's contemporary, approachable style, prioritising softness over complexity. After primary maturation in American oak, the whisky moves into casks that previously held sherry, adding an extra layer of sweetness and a light floral character without losing the underlying Speyside lightness.

The style is designed as an accessible entry point into the Tamnavulin range and is often used as a reference point for the distillery's other finished expressions, including Sherry Cask Edition and the various wine-cask series.

Tasting notes

Nose

Golden honey and ripe apple with a light floral scent and a hint of vanilla custard.

Palate

Medium-bodied and soft, with notes of caramel, dried apricot and a lightly tart freshness that keeps the whisky light on the palate.

Finish

Short to medium, refreshing and clean, closing on a hint of nuts and oak.

Specifications

Name: Tamnavulin Double Cask
Distillery: Tamnavulin
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Single Speyside Malt Whisky
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: American oak, finished in used sherry casks
EAN nr.: 5013967011557

Flavour profile

Honeyed · Soft · Floral · Light nutty · Approachable

Did you know?

Tamnavulin sits on the River Livet, a tributary of the Spey, and by pure coincidence the river's name reads almost like the Danish word for "life" - a small linguistic quirk locals enjoy pointing out to visitors.

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A mystery in the glass. No distillery name on the label, just a Highland whisky full of caramel, apples and a warm, sherried depth.

Expert description

Tantallan 10 Year Old is a Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky, bottled by independent bottler The Vintage Malt Whisky Company at 40% ABV, without disclosing the distillery behind it.

The name Tantallan is borrowed from the 600-year-old ruin of Tantallon Castle on the Firth of Forth, and this whisky was one of the very first brands launched by The Vintage Malt Whisky Company after its founding in 1992. Because the source distillery stays undisclosed, enthusiasts keep guessing at its origin, and one of the most common guesses among connoisseurs is Mortlach.

The whisky is composed to be approachable and uncomplicated, carrying a classic sherried character with a deep golden colour that delivers a soft, rounded experience for beginners and seasoned tasters alike.

Tasting notes

Nose

Baked apples, caramel and a hint of floral notes over a sherried base.

Palate

Soft malt sweetness, light spice and a touch of oak deliver a balanced, rounded mouthfeel.

Finish

Medium length, with lingering warmth and sweetness.

Specifications

Name: Tantallan 10 Year Old
Distillery: Undisclosed (widely guessed by connoisseurs to be Mortlach)
Bottler: The Vintage Malt Whisky Company
Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
Type: Single Highland Malt Whisky
Age: 10 years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 5024720600000

Flavour profile

sherried · rounded · approachable

Did you know?

The Vintage Malt Whisky Company was founded in 1992 by Brian Crook, formerly export director for one of Scotland's major distillers, and the business is now carried on by his son Andrew Crook.

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Apples, pears and a whisper of honey in a whisky that has followed Glasgow drams since the 1800s.

Expert description

Teacher's Highland Cream is a Blended Scotch Whisky from William Teacher & Sons, bottled at 40% ABV in a generous 100 cl bottle.

The blend was registered as a trademark in 1884 and built its reputation as a robust, malt-heavy blend, with the Ardmore distillery in Aberdeenshire, founded by the Teacher family in 1898, forming the backbone of the whisky ever since. The brand is now owned by Beam Suntory, yet the recipe still follows the tradition of a full-bodied, malt-forward blend.

The character is defined by a deep maltiness up front, which softens into a sweeter profile of fruit and honey, helping make Teacher's one of the best-selling blends in the UK for decades.

Tasting notes

Nose

Apples, pears and a sweet hint of honey over a solid malt base.

Palate

Deep maltiness up front, developing into sweeter notes of ripe fruit and honey.

Finish

Medium length, with warm sweetness and a hint of dried fruit.

Specifications

Name: Teacher's Highland Cream
Distillery: William Teacher & Sons (core malt from Ardmore)
Region/Country: Highland/Scotland (blended)
Type: Blended Scotch Whisky
ABV: 40%
Size: 100 CL
EAN no.: 5010093210007

Flavour profile

malt-forward · fruity · honeyed

Did you know?

William Teacher started out selling whisky from his wife's grocery shop in Glasgow in 1830, long before the Highland Cream name was registered in 1884.

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Forty-five years in the dark. Distilled in 1975, long before most of us tasted our first whisky, and only bottled in 2020 - this Teaninich is a piece of liquid Scottish history.

Expert description

Teaninich The Black Series 1975 from Xtra Old Particular is a 45 year old Single Highland Malt Whisky at 41.6%, bottled from a single cask by Scottish independent bottler Douglas Laing.

The Black Series is part of Douglas Laing's Xtra Old Particular range, reserved for whiskies over 30 years old, where each cask is personally selected by Fred and Cara Laing. This Teaninich matured in a refill hogshead (Douglas Laing ref: 14547) for nearly half a century, giving the whisky a rare depth and maturity.

Distilled in November 1975 and bottled in November 2020, the whisky is non-chill filtered and naturally coloured. Only 142 bottles of this edition were released worldwide.

Tasting notes

Nose

Old oak and beeswax, with underlying notes of dried apricot and a distant hint of cigar box.

Palate

Delicate and silky despite its age, with notes of honey, sandalwood and a subtle spice garden of clove and nutmeg.

Finish

Very long, dry and elegant, closing on a note of old leather and a faint whisper of smoke from the cask wood.

Specifications

Name: Teaninich The Black Series 1975 Xtra Old Particular
Distillery: Teaninich
Bottler: Douglas Laing - Xtra Old Particular
Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
Type: Single Highland Malt Whisky
Age: 45 years
ABV: 41.6%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Refill Hogshead / DL ref. 14547
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: November 1975
Bottled: November 2020
Number of bottles: 142
Edition: The Black Series / Xtra Old Particular

Flavour profile

old and elegant · honeyed · oak-driven

Investment potential

With only 142 bottles worldwide, an age of 45 years and spirit from an era no longer available from Teaninich, this release ranks among the rarest independent Teaninich bottlings ever produced, giving it high investment potential for the serious collector.

Did you know?

Douglas Laing's Xtra Old Particular range, recognisable by its black label, is reserved for whiskies of at least 30 years of age, with each cask personally selected by siblings Fred and Cara Laing, who took over the family business in 2013.

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A hand-drawn label, a wink of humour, and a Highland malt that never takes itself too seriously.

Expert description

Teaninich 10 Year Old Batch 3 is a Single Highland Malt Whisky, bottled by independent bottler That Boutique-Y Whisky Company at 49.2% ABV.

Behind the colourful, hand-drawn label sits a serious release from the Teaninich distillery near Alness in the northern Highlands. Batch 3 is one of several instalments in the company's ongoing series of Teaninich bottlings, and at 2,893 bottles it is a relatively large batch, letting more whisky lovers experience the spirit's character.

The elevated 49.2% strength adds extra texture and body without overwhelming Teaninich's signature lightness and gently oily cereal notes.

Tasting notes

Nose

Fresh cereal, green apples and a light waxy scent that reflects the distillery's clean spirit character.

Palate

Rich and oily with notes of pear, honey and a touch of white pepper from the higher strength.

Finish

Medium length, dry and cereal-driven, with a lingering spiced close.

Specifications

Name: Teaninich 10 Year Old Batch 3
Distillery: Teaninich
Bottler: That Boutique-Y Whisky Company
Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
Type: Single Highland Malt Whisky
Age: 10 years
ABV: 49.2%
Size: 50 CL
Edition: Batch 3
Number of bottles: 2893

Flavour profile

cereal · oily · spiced

Did you know?

That Boutique-Y Whisky Company was founded in 2012 and is known for its hand-drawn labels, each telling a small story about the whisky inside the bottle.

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Sugar-cane sweetness, a whisper of smoke and a dry, cereal-driven character that shows why the northern Highlands has its own voice in the whisky world.

Expert description

Teaninich 10 Year Old Flora & Fauna is a Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky from the Teaninich distillery, bottled at 43% ABV.

The bottling belongs to the historic Flora & Fauna series, launched in 1992 by United Distillers, now known as Diageo. At the time, the series comprised 26 different releases meant to showcase the breadth of Scotland's whisky regions, most bottled at 43%, with a few released at cask strength or in wooden presentation cases.

This 10-year-old expression represents the northern Highlands with a medium-bodied, dry style, where Teaninich's signature cereal character sits alongside a discreet touch of smoke.

Tasting notes

Nose

Sugared barley and cereal with a light, oily herbal edge.

Palate

Pleasant dryness, smoky notes and a touch of citrus acidity.

Finish

Medium length, closing with a hint of espresso.

Specifications

Name: Teaninich 10 Year Old Flora & Fauna
Distillery: Teaninich
Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
Type: Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 10 years
ABV: 43%
Size: 70 CL
Edition: Flora & Fauna
EAN no.: 5000281024400

Flavour profile

dry · cereal · lightly smoky

Did you know?

Teaninich was founded in 1817 by the blind Captain Hugh Munro, making it one of the very first legal distilleries in the northern Highlands.

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A hogshead that received a final kiss from an Italian Barrique cask, and a spirit that answers back with depth and the full force of cask strength.

Expert description

Teaninich 13 Year Old Rare Cask from Lady of the Glen is a Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky, distilled in 2010 and bottled in 2023 from cask no. 721009, a hogshead finished in a Profiler Barrique cask, at full cask strength of 58%.

The bottling belongs to Lady of the Glen's Rare Cask range, where the whisky, after its primary maturation, gains an extra layer of complexity from a Barrique cask, a cask type more commonly associated with wine. The whisky is neither chill-filtered nor coloured, so what sits in the glass is as close to the raw spirit as it gets.

The 13 years of maturation and the subsequent Barrique finish have given the whisky a deep, spiced character that balances Teaninich's natural cereal lightness with a darker, more wine-toned dimension.

Tasting notes

Nose

Dark berries, a touch of tobacco and a warm spiced scent from the Barrique cask.

Palate

Rich and intense, with notes of dark chocolate, red fruit flesh and a hint of pepper.

Finish

Long and spiced, with lingering warmth from the full cask strength.

Specifications

Name: Teaninich 13 Year Old Rare Cask
Distillery: Teaninich
Bottler: Lady of the Glen
Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
Type: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 13 years
ABV: 58%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Hogshead with Profiler Barrique finish
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 2010
Bottled: 2023

Flavour profile

spiced · wine-toned · intense

Investment potential

As a single cask release with an unusual Barrique finish and full cask strength, this Teaninich sits in a category where demand typically outpaces supply, giving it solid investment potential compared with standard bottlings.

Did you know?

In 1887, Teaninich became the first whisky plant north of Inverness to have both electricity and a telephone, well ahead of most other distilleries in the region.

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Thirty-five years in a refill butt. A whisky distilled before Signatory Vintage even existed, bottled to celebrate the company's 30 years as an independent bottler.

Expert description

Teaninich 1983/2018 is a 35-year-old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky, distilled on 7 December 1983 and bottled on 12 December 2018 by Signatory Vintage at 57.5% ABV.

The whisky comes from a refill butt, cask no. 8070, and was bottled in just 575 bottles as part of Signatory Vintage's 30th anniversary celebrations. It is neither chill-filtered nor coloured, and the many years of maturation in the reused cask have given the spirit great depth without letting oak dominate.

At 35 years old, this Teaninich ranks among the rarest releases from the distillery, where most official bottlings are typically far younger.

Tasting notes

Nose

Ripe tropical fruit, beeswax and a delicate hint of old oak.

Palate

Silky smooth, with notes of honey, dried apricot and a light spiced warmth.

Finish

Long and elegant, with lingering sweetness and a touch of sandalwood.

Specifications

Name: Teaninich 1983/2018
Distillery: Teaninich
Bottler: Signatory Vintage
Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
Type: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 35 years
ABV: 57.5%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Refill Butt, cask no. 8070
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 07/12/1983
Bottled: 12/12/2018
Number of bottles: 575
Edition: 30th Anniversary

Flavour profile

elegant · honeyed · deeply oaked

Investment potential

With just 575 bottles, an age of 35 years and status as an anniversary release from a renowned independent bottler, this Teaninich belongs to a category of rare single cask whiskies where demand has historically far outstripped supply.

Did you know?

Teaninich is today Diageo's third-largest malt distillery by production capacity, with an annual capacity of more than 10 million litres of pure alcohol.

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271 bottles, one cask, and sixteen years of quiet maturation in a Refill Hogshead that let the spirit speak for itself.

Expert description

Teaninich 2004/2020 is a 16-year-old Single Highland Malt Whisky from independent bottler Lady of the Glen, distilled in 2004 and bottled in 2020 from cask no. 301139, a Refill Hogshead, at full cask strength of 53.2%.

This is a single cask release, meaning the entire run of 271 bottles comes from one and the same cask. This Limited Release is neither chill-filtered nor coloured, and the nearly 16-year maturation in a refill cask has given the whisky plenty of flavour without letting the wood dominate too heavily.

The result is a whisky that still lets Teaninich's cereal-driven core character shine through, while the cask strength adds an extra dimension of body and intensity.

Tasting notes

Nose

Fresh cereal, green pears and a light honeyed sweetness.

Palate

Round and full-bodied, with notes of vanilla, ripe fruit and a touch of ginger.

Finish

Medium to long, with lingering warmth and a dry, cereal-driven close.

Specifications

Name: Teaninich 2004/2020
Distillery: Teaninich
Bottler: Lady of the Glen
Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
Type: Single Highland Malt Whisky
Age: 16 years
ABV: 53.2%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Refill Hogshead, cask no. 301139
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 2004
Bottled: 2020
Number of bottles: 271
Edition: Limited Release

Flavour profile

cereal · round · full-bodied

Did you know?

Teaninich is one of only two Scottish distilleries that use a mash filter instead of a traditional mash tun, giving a cleaner, more cereal-focused spirit.

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Fewer than 4% of the casks Adelphi tastes make the cut. This cask passed the test and became an exclusive bottling for Adelphi Club Denmark.

Expert description

Teaninich 2007/2019 is an 11-year-old Single Malt Scotch Whisky, distilled on 4 July 2007 and bottled on 18 April 2019 by independent bottler Adelphi Selection at full cask strength of 53.8%.

The whisky comes from cask no. 303668 and was selected by Adelphi's longstanding partners, manager Alex Bruce and whisky writer Charles MacLean, who together taste numerous casks for every single release allowed to carry the Adelphi name. This particular release was made specifically as Adelphi Club Denmark for Whisky.dk and bottled in 306 bottles, neither chill-filtered nor coloured.

The long 11-year maturation at full cask strength has given the whisky a concentrated intensity, where Teaninich's cereal-driven core meets a clear cask influence.

Tasting notes

Nose

Ripe apples, honey and a light vanilla note from the cask.

Palate

Intense and full-bodied, with notes of caramel, cereal and a touch of spiced oak.

Finish

Long and warm, with lingering sweetness and a dry, cereal-driven close.

Specifications

Name: Teaninich 2007/2019
Distillery: Teaninich
Bottler: Adelphi Selection
Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 11 years
ABV: 53.8%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Cask no. 303668
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 04/07/2007
Bottled: 18/04/2019
Number of bottles: 306
Edition: Adelphi Club Denmark

Flavour profile

intense · cereal · caramel-sweet

Investment potential

As an exclusive single cask release made specifically for the Danish market under Adelphi Club Denmark, with Adelphi's notoriously strict selection process where only a fraction of tasted casks are approved, this Teaninich sits in a sought-after category among independent bottling collectors.

Did you know?

Teaninich stayed in the same family's ownership from its founding in 1817 all the way until 1934, when it was taken over by the Distillers Company Limited, the forerunner of Diageo.

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