Teaninich 10 years old Flora & Fauna Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky 43%

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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Frequently asked questions about Teaninich 10 Year Old Flora & Fauna

What is the Flora & Fauna series?

It is a series launched in 1992 by United Distillers, now Diageo, featuring 26 different single malts meant to showcase the breadth of Scotland's whisky regions.

Where does the name Teaninich come from?

The name derives from the Scottish Gaelic term for the area near Alness in Ross-shire, where the distillery is located.

Is Teaninich a peated spirit?

No, Teaninich is primarily known for a dry, cereal-driven and lightly oily style without pronounced peat character.

Who owns the Teaninich distillery?

The distillery is owned by Diageo, the world's largest spirits company, which took it over in the 1930s.

What defines a Flora & Fauna release?

Most releases in the series were bottled at 43%, while a handful appeared at full cask strength or in wooden cases, each bottle representing a specific distillery.

How does Teaninich differ from other Highland spirits?

Teaninich has a dry, cereal-focused style with a touch of smoke, setting it apart from sweeter, more sherried Highland whiskies.

How should the whisky be served?

It is best enjoyed in a nosing glass at room temperature to highlight its cereal and lightly smoky notes.