Teaninich 2004/2020 Lady of the Glen 16 Years Old Single Highland Malt Whisky 53,2%

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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Frequently asked questions about Teaninich 2004/2020

What is a single cask release?

It means every bottle in the release comes from one and the same cask, unlike most standard bottlings, which are vatted from several casks.

How many bottles were released?

271 bottles were filled from cask no. 301139.

What is a Refill Hogshead?

It is an oak cask of around 250 litres that has previously matured whisky at least once, giving a gentler wood influence than a first-fill cask.

Is the whisky chill-filtered?

No, it is neither chill-filtered nor coloured, preserving the natural expression from the cask.

Who is Lady of the Glen?

It is a Scottish independent bottler specialising in single cask releases from distilleries across Scotland.

When was the whisky distilled and bottled?

It was distilled in 2004 and bottled in 2020, giving it an age of 16 years.

How should a cask-strength whisky like this be enjoyed?

It can be drunk neat or with a few drops of water, which can help open up the cereal and fruity aromas.