Teaninch The Black Series 1975/2020 Xtra Old Particular 45 years old Single Highland Malt Whisky 41,6%

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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Frequently asked questions about Teaninich The Black Series 1975 Xtra Old Particular

Is this whisky worth it as an investment?

With only 142 bottles of a 45 year old single cask from a respected distillery and a trusted bottler like Douglas Laing, this bottle ranks among the most sought-after independent Teaninich releases, which typically supports high investment potential.

What is The Black Series?

The Black Series is part of Douglas Laing's Xtra Old Particular range, reserved for whiskies of at least 30 years of age, personally selected by Fred and Cara Laing.

How many bottles are there?

Only 142 bottles of this edition were released worldwide.

When was the whisky distilled?

The whisky was distilled in November 1975 and bottled in November 2020, after 45 years of maturation.

What is a refill hogshead?

It's a hogshead that has previously matured whisky at least once before, giving a more restrained wood influence and letting the spirit's own character shine through more clearly over the many years.

Is the whisky chill filtered?

No, it is bottled non-chill filtered and with no added colouring.

Who is Douglas Laing?

Douglas Laing is one of Scotland's most respected independent bottlers, today run by siblings Fred and Cara Laing.