Teanninch 2007/2018 Signatory Vintage 10 year old Single Highland Malt Whisky 46%

Two hogsheads, one purpose: to give a young Teaninich room to show its clean, cereal-driven side at natural strength.

Expert description

Teaninich 2007/2018 is a 10-year-old Single Highland Malt Whisky, distilled on 22 November 2007 and bottled on 5 March 2018 by Signatory Vintage at 46% ABV.

The whisky comes from two hogsheads, no. 702715 and 702716, vatted together to produce a slightly larger and more approachable release than a pure single cask bottling would allow. It is neither chill-filtered nor coloured, and its 10 years in cask have left a spirit that still clearly carries Teaninich's young, cereal-focused character.

At 46%, the strength sits above the common standard of 40%, giving the whisky extra sharpness and clarity in the flavour picture.

Tasting notes

Nose

Fresh cereal, lemon zest and a light green note of unripe apples.

Palate

Crisp and clean, with notes of pear, vanilla and a touch of white pepper.

Finish

Short to medium, dry and refreshing, with a lightly spiced close.

Specifications

Name: Teaninich 2007/2018
Distillery: Teaninich
Bottler: Signatory Vintage
Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
Type: Single Highland Malt Whisky
Age: 10 years
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Hogshead no. 702715 and 702716
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 22/11/2007
Bottled: 05/03/2018

Flavour profile

fresh · cereal · crisp

Did you know?

In 2013 Diageo invested 26 million pounds in a new stillhouse with six pairs of stills at Teaninich, doubling the distillery's production capacity.

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Frequently asked questions about Teaninich 2007/2018

Why is the whisky bottled from two casks?

Hogshead no. 702715 and 702716 were vatted together by Signatory Vintage to create a slightly larger release with a rounded, unified flavour profile.

Is the whisky chill-filtered?

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

Why is the strength 46% rather than 40%?

Signatory Vintage often bottles its whiskies at a slightly higher strength than the standard to preserve more of the original flavour picture.

What is a hogshead?

It is an oak cask of around 225 to 250 litres, one of the most common cask sizes used in Scotch whisky production.

How old is the whisky?

It was distilled in November 2007 and bottled in March 2018, giving it an age of 10 years.

Is this a good introduction to Teaninich?

Yes, its young age and natural strength make it a good way to meet the spirit's clean, cereal-focused character.

How should the whisky be served?

It is best enjoyed in a nosing glass, with a few drops of water if you want to open up the fresh aromas.