Teaninich 2009/2018 Coopers Choice 8 years old Sauternes Cask Single Malt Whisky 70 cl 54.5%

A dessert wine's sweetness meets the Highland whisky's light character - Teaninich 2009 finished its journey in a cask that once held one of Bordeaux's most celebrated sweet wines.

Expert description

Teaninich 2009/2018 Coopers Choice is an 8 year old Highland Single Malt Whisky at 54.5%, bottled by independent bottler The Coopers Choice from The Vintage Malt Whisky Company.

The whisky finished its maturation in a used Sauternes cask (cask no. #4679) - a cask that previously held the sweet French dessert wine from the Bordeaux region. This type of finish is known for adding a soft, tangy-sweet dimension to the spirit's natural character.

Distilled in 2009 and bottled in 2018 after 8 years of maturation, the whisky is non-chill filtered and naturally coloured. Only 295 bottles were released.

Tasting notes

Nose

Sweet apricot and honeydew melon, backed by a light tang of white grapes.

Palate

Full and oily, with notes of candied citrus, vanilla and a delicate sweetness from the dessert wine cask.

Finish

Medium length with a lingering sweetness that slowly gives way to dry oak and a hint of pepper from the high strength.

Specifications

Name: Teaninich 2009/2018 Coopers Choice Sauternes Cask
Distillery: Teaninich
Bottler: The Coopers Choice
Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
Type: Highland Single Malt Whisky
Age: 8 years
ABV: 54.5%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Sauternes cask (finish) / Cask No. #4679
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 2009
Bottled: 2018
Number of bottles: 295

Flavour profile

dessert-wine sweet · fruity · full-bodied

Did you know?

Sauternes is a sweet white wine from Bordeaux, made from grapes affected by noble rot (botrytis) - a process that concentrates the sugars and gives the wine its signature honeyed sweetness, a trace of which this whisky inherits.

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Frequently asked questions about Teaninich 2009/2018 Coopers Choice Sauternes Cask

What is a Sauternes cask?

It's an oak cask that previously held Sauternes, a sweet French dessert wine from Bordeaux, giving the whisky a tangy-sweet character during the finishing period.

How many bottles are there?

Only 295 bottles of Teaninich 2009/2018 Coopers Choice Sauternes Cask were released.

Who is The Coopers Choice?

The Coopers Choice is a bottling range from The Vintage Malt Whisky Company, an independent Scottish bottler founded in 1992, known for characterful single casks from across Scotland.

Is the whisky chill filtered?

No, it is bottled non-chill filtered and with no added colouring, preserving every nuance from both spirit and cask.

What does a finished whisky mean?

A finish means the whisky is moved to a different cask for a shorter period after its primary maturation, adding extra layers of flavour - here from the sweet Sauternes cask.

What strength is the whisky bottled at?

The whisky is bottled at 54.5% ABV, giving it a powerful yet well-balanced expression.