Teachers Highland Blended Scotch Whisky 40%

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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Frequently asked questions about Teacher's Highland Cream

What type of whisky is Teacher's Highland Cream?

It is a Blended Scotch Whisky, combining malt and grain whisky, with a pronounced malt character sourced in part from the Ardmore distillery.

Who owns Teacher's today?

The brand is now owned by Beam Suntory, having previously belonged to companies including Allied Domecq and Pernod Ricard.

When was Teacher's founded?

William Teacher began selling whisky in 1830, and the company William Teacher & Sons was formally established later that century.

Which distillery provides the malt backbone?

The Ardmore distillery in Aberdeenshire, founded by the Teacher family in 1898, has historically supplied the core malt for the blend.

Is Teacher's Highland Cream peated?

The whisky carries a mild smoky background note, but it is best known for its malt and fruit sweetness rather than a heavily peated profile.

How should Teacher's be served?

It works well neat or on the rocks, and also as a base in classic whisky cocktails such as a highball.

Why does the bottle come in a large 100 cl size?

The larger format makes Teacher's Highland Cream well suited to households and gatherings where the same bottle is poured for many.