Twenty-seven years after distillation, a single refill hogshead remains the only witness. Cask No. HL16113 held a mature, rounded Tamnavulin that Hunter Laing chose to let stand entirely on its own.

Expert description

Tamnavulin 1991/2019 Old Malt Cask 27 Year Old is a Single Speyside Malt Whisky, matured in a refill hogshead and bottled at 48.6%.

The whisky is bottled under Old Malt Cask, a series originally created by Douglas Laing in 1998 and continued since 2013 by Hunter Laing & Co., after Stewart Laing left the family business and set up his own house together with sons Scott and Andrew. The series is known for a consistent strength around 50% and for letting each individual cask's character speak for itself.

This release comes from Cask No. HL16113, a refill hogshead that held the whisky from distillation in 1991 to bottling in 2019 - 27 years in total. Only 308 bottles were drawn from this single cask, with no chill-filtration and no added colour, so what reaches the glass is the pure, time-worn character of this particular cask.

Tasting notes

Nose

Ripe apple and a trace of beeswax meet gentle butter and a muted note of old oak.

Palate

Round and oily, with notes of honey cake, dried apricot and a warm streak of clove spice.

Finish

Long and dry, closing on a hint of walnut and a lightly tannic oak from the many years of maturation.

Specifications

Name: Tamnavulin 1991 / Old Malt Cask / Hunter Laing
Distillery: Tamnavulin
Bottler: Hunter Laing & Co. (Old Malt Cask)
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Single Speyside Malt Whisky
Age: 27 Years
ABV: 48.6%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Refill hogshead, Cask No. HL16113
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 1991
Bottled: 2019
Number of bottles: 308

Flavour profile

Mature · Honeyed · Spiced · Oily · Dry oak

Investment potential

Medium. A 27-year-old single cask with only 308 bottles from a distillery rarely seen this old tends to draw collectors and enthusiasts as remaining bottles are opened and disappear from shelves.

Did you know?

The Old Malt Cask series was founded in 1998 by Douglas Laing and passed to Hunter Laing & Co. in 2013, when Stewart Laing left the family business and started afresh alongside his two sons.

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Fifteen years on American oak and a final chapter on a single Malaga wine cask. Cooper's Choice has captured Tamnavulin in a rare, sun-warmed expression sweetened by Andalusia's dessert wine.

Expert description

Tamnavulin Distillery 2009/2024 Cooper's Choice 15 Year Old Malaga Cask is a Single Speyside Scotch Whisky, matured in American oak casks with a finishing period in a Malaga wine cask and bottled at 50%.

Cooper's Choice is one of Scotland's most respected independent bottling series, created by The Vintage Malt Whisky Company, founded in 1992 by Brian Crook after many years as export director for one of Scotland's most renowned distilleries. The series is known for seeking out rare, characterful single cask releases from across the country.

This expression was distilled at Tamnavulin in 2009 and bottled in 2024, having first matured in American oak casks before finishing in a single Malaga wine cask, Cask No. 0772. Malaga is a sweet, sun-ripened Spanish dessert wine, and the cask lends the whisky a distinctive winey sweetness and depth not found in the distillery's standard core range.

Tasting notes

Nose

Raisin and dried fig meet caramelised sugar and a light touch of dark chocolate.

Palate

Sweet and full-bodied with notes of blackcurrant, brown sugar and a spiced hint of nutmeg.

Finish

Medium in length, winey and lightly tart, closing on dried apricot and warm oak.

Specifications

Name: Tamnavulin Distillery Cooper's Choice 15 Year Old Malaga Cask
Distillery: Tamnavulin
Bottler: Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Company)
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Single Speyside Scotch Whisky
Age: 15 Years
ABV: 50%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: American oak, finished in Malaga wine cask, Cask No. 0772
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 2009
Bottled: 2024
Number of bottles: 300
EAN nr.: 5024720863184

Flavour profile

Winey · Sweet · Fruity · Spiced · Rich

Investment potential

Medium. A single Malaga wine cask with only 300 bottles and an unusual finish makes this one of the more sought-after Tamnavulin bottlings from Cooper's Choice.

Did you know?

The Vintage Malt Whisky Company was founded in 1992 by Brian Crook, who had spent many years as export director for one of Scotland's most renowned distilleries before turning to independent bottling.

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Fourteen years on bourbon casks and one last, active push through a port pipe. Little Brown Dog has found a Tamnavulin cask that insists on tasting of dark berries and warm spice.

Expert description

Tamnavulin Distillery 2010 Little Brown Dog Port Pipe is a Single Speyside Scotch Whisky, matured in bourbon casks with a finishing period in a port pipe and bottled at 52.4%.

Little Brown Dog Spirits is an independent bottler founded in Aberdeenshire in 2018 by Andrew Smith and Chris Reid, recognisable by the little brown dog that features on every label. The company buys casks from distilleries across Scotland and bottles them under its own name, often in small, hand-picked batches.

This release was distilled at Tamnavulin in 2010 and matured on bourbon casks until 2024, when the whisky was moved into a highly active port pipe. That short but intense finishing period has given the whisky a pronounced character of dark berries and spice. Only 424 bottles were produced of this Small Batch release, bottled at cask strength with no chill-filtration.

Tasting notes

Nose

Dark cherry and blackberry meet a warm note of clove and a hint of freshly baked bun.

Palate

Full-bodied and berry-driven, with notes of blackcurrant jelly, dark chocolate and a peppery spice streak from the cask strength.

Finish

Long and winey, closing on dried raspberry and a warm, lightly toasted sweetness.

Specifications

Name: Tamnavulin Distillery Little Brown Dog Port Pipe
Distillery: Tamnavulin
Bottler: Little Brown Dog Spirits
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Single Speyside Scotch Whisky
Age: 2010/2024
ABV: 52.4%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Bourbon casks, finished in active port pipe
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 2010
Bottled: 2024
Number of bottles: 424
Edition: Small Batch

Flavour profile

Berry-driven · Spiced · Full-bodied · Dark chocolate · Winey

Did you know?

Little Brown Dog Spirits took its name and logo from a small brown dog, a personal symbol for founders Andrew Smith and Chris Reid, both with backgrounds in the Scottish spirits trade before starting their own independent bottling house in Aberdeenshire in 2018.

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Two cask types, one rounded whole. Tamnavulin Double Cask is the distillery's take on a soft everyday dram, where American oak and used sherry casks meet in a calm, golden glass.

Expert description

Tamnavulin Double Cask is a Single Speyside Malt Whisky, matured in American oak casks and finished in used sherry casks, bottled at 40%.

Double Cask is part of Tamnavulin's core range and represents the distillery's contemporary, approachable style, prioritising softness over complexity. After primary maturation in American oak, the whisky moves into casks that previously held sherry, adding an extra layer of sweetness and a light floral character without losing the underlying Speyside lightness.

The style is designed as an accessible entry point into the Tamnavulin range and is often used as a reference point for the distillery's other finished expressions, including Sherry Cask Edition and the various wine-cask series.

Tasting notes

Nose

Golden honey and ripe apple with a light floral scent and a hint of vanilla custard.

Palate

Medium-bodied and soft, with notes of caramel, dried apricot and a lightly tart freshness that keeps the whisky light on the palate.

Finish

Short to medium, refreshing and clean, closing on a hint of nuts and oak.

Specifications

Name: Tamnavulin Double Cask
Distillery: Tamnavulin
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Single Speyside Malt Whisky
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: American oak, finished in used sherry casks
EAN nr.: 5013967011557

Flavour profile

Honeyed · Soft · Floral · Light nutty · Approachable

Did you know?

Tamnavulin sits on the River Livet, a tributary of the Spey, and by pure coincidence the river's name reads almost like the Danish word for "life" - a small linguistic quirk locals enjoy pointing out to visitors.

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Mahogany gold in the glass and Spanish red wine in the casks. Red Wine Cask Edition No. 2 is Tamnavulin's take on a whisky that tastes of caramelised orange and red berries in the same breath.

Expert description

Tamnavulin Red Wine Cask Edition No. 2 is a Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in American oak casks and finished in Spanish Grenache red wine casks, bottled at 40%.

Edition No. 2 is part of Tamnavulin's ongoing series of wine cask releases, where the distillery's soft, sweet base style is set against different European wine styles. Here the choice falls on Grenache, a red wine grape widely grown in Spain, known for lending casks bold fruit and a lightly spiced warmth.

After maturing in American oak, the whisky moves into the used Grenache casks, where it picks up colour and flavour from the red wine. The result is a mahogany-gold whisky with a distinct layer of red fruit on top of Tamnavulin's characteristic sweetness.

Tasting notes

Nose

Caramelised orange and marzipan with nuances of vanilla and a light creamy sweetness.

Palate

Charming notes of red berries meet subtle tones of toffee apple, peach and a hint of coffee.

Finish

Short to medium, softly rounded, closing on a hint of red wine fruit and lightly toasted oak.

Specifications

Name: Tamnavulin Red Wine Cask Edition No. 2
Distillery: Tamnavulin
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: American oak, finished in Spanish Grenache red wine casks
Edition: Red Wine Cask Edition No. 2
EAN nr.: 5013967016613

Flavour profile

Red wine fruit · Sweet · Nutty · Creamy · Softly rounded

Did you know?

Grenache is one of the world's most widely planted red wine grapes and often features in classic Spanish Rioja and French Châteauneuf-du-Pape blends before the casks get a second life as whisky casks.

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Amber gold in the glass and three different sherry casks behind the scenes. Sherry Cask Edition is Tamnavulin's most layered everyday whisky, where each cask has left its own mark.

Expert description

Tamnavulin Sherry Cask Edition is a Single Speyside Malt Whisky, matured in American oak casks and finished in three different types of sherry cask, bottled at 40%.

Where Double Cask relies on a single type of used sherry cask for its finish, Sherry Cask Edition goes a step further and combines three different sherry cask types. That gives the whisky a broader layer of complexity without losing the underlying Speyside expression from the American oak. Combining several cask types is a technique often used to achieve a more layered sweetness than a single cask can deliver alone.

The result is an amber-gold whisky where caramel, dried fruit and spice play off each other across several layers, from nose to finish.

Tasting notes

Nose

Vanilla, caramel and banana, accompanied by notes of milk chocolate and a hint of fresh ginger.

Palate

Layers of maple syrup, raisin and orange with hints of apricot and melon.

Finish

Complex and rich, with impressions of fruitcake and overripe apricot that linger.

Specifications

Name: Tamnavulin Sherry Cask Edition
Distillery: Tamnavulin
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Single Speyside Malt Whisky
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: American oak, finished in three types of sherry cask
EAN nr.: 5013967015401

Flavour profile

Amber gold · Sweet · Spiced · Fruitcake · Complex

Did you know?

Under Spanish regulation, sherry casks must have held genuine sherry before they can be sold on to whisky producers, meaning every cask already carries several years of Spanish wine history before it ever meets Tamnavulin's spirit.

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Ripe red fruit and a silky sweetness from Spanish Grenache wine casks. Spanish Grenache Edition is Tamnavulin's most approachable take on a winey everyday dram.

Expert description

Tamnavulin Spanish Grenache Edition is a Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in American oak casks and finished in Spanish Grenache wine casks, bottled at 40%.

The whisky first matures in traditional American oak casks before finishing in casks that previously held Spanish Grenache wine. This finish adds extra layers of red berries, warm spice and a silky sweetness on top of Tamnavulin's soft base character.

Spanish Grenache Edition is designed as an accessible release that highlights the distillery's fondness for wine cask maturation without compromising the underlying Speyside lightness that defines the spirit.

Tasting notes

Nose

Ripe red fruit, raspberry, strawberry and a hint of cherry, followed by vanilla, honey and lightly spiced oak.

Palate

Round and pleasant with notes of caramel, red grape, baked apple and a mild spiced warmth.

Finish

Soft, fruity and lightly winey, with a sweet elegance that makes this edition especially approachable.

Specifications

Name: Tamnavulin Spanish Grenache Edition
Distillery: Tamnavulin
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: American oak, finished in Spanish Grenache wine casks
Edition: Spanish Grenache Edition
EAN nr.: 5013967016613

Flavour profile

Red fruit · Sweet · Spiced · Soft · Winey

Did you know?

Grenache is one of the most widely planted grape varieties in the world and is grown under the name Garnacha in Spain, where it often features in bold red wines from regions like Priorat before the casks get a second life as whisky casks.

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Ruby gold in the glass and a full litre on the shelf. Tempranillo Cask Edition is Tamnavulin's fullest-bodied wine cask release, where Spanish red wine casks leave a clear mark of berries and syrup.

Expert description

Tamnavulin Tempranillo Cask Edition is a Single Speyside Malt Whisky, matured in American oak casks and finished in used Tempranillo red wine casks, bottled at 40% in a 1 litre bottle.

Tempranillo is Spain's best-known red wine grape and the backbone of wines from regions like Rioja and Ribera del Duero. After primary maturation in American oak, the whisky moves into used Tempranillo casks, where it picks up the wine's deep colour and characteristic berry fruit.

This release stands apart from the distillery's other wine cask series by being sold in a 1 litre bottle rather than the usual 70cl, making it a natural choice for the home bar or for gift purchases in larger volumes.

Tasting notes

Nose

Well-matured and lightly sweet with a touch of floral character over a base of ruby-gold tones.

Palate

Full-bodied with red berries, raisin and fig, spiced with vanilla and a refreshing lift.

Finish

Delicious and long, with syrupy notes that fade softly alongside a hint of dark fruit.

Specifications

Name: Tamnavulin Tempranillo Cask Edition
Distillery: Tamnavulin
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Single Speyside Malt Whisky
ABV: 40%
Size: 100 CL
Cask type: American oak, finished in used Tempranillo red wine casks
EAN nr.: 5013967013759

Flavour profile

Ruby gold · Berry-driven · Spiced · Syrupy · Full-bodied

Did you know?

Tempranillo means "the early one" in Spanish, named for the grape's tendency to ripen earlier than most other Spanish red grapes, giving winemakers a valuable edge in regions with short growing seasons.

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Sun-ripened apples, honeydew melon and a whisper of wine-toned sweetness greet the glass long before the first sip.

Expert description

Tamnavulin White Wine Cask Edition is a Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in American oak casks and finished in white wine casks that previously held Sauvignon Blanc, bottled at 40% ABV.

The bottling belongs to Tamnavulin's Cask Edition range, where the distillery's naturally soft and approachable character is paired with different cask finishes. It carries no age statement, prioritising fruit and roundness over heavy oak influence.

The white wine casks have layered fresh acidity and floral sweetness onto Tamnavulin's already gentle spirit, resulting in an easy-drinking whisky with a clear wine-driven signature.

Tasting notes

Nose

Sweet honeydew melon, crisp green apple and a creamy touch of vanilla and coconut.

Palate

Citrus fruit, baked apple tart and a hint of ginger and cinnamon spice sit atop a soft malt core.

Finish

Short to medium, with lingering sweetness and a final flash of white orchard fruit.

Specifications

Name: Tamnavulin White Wine Cask Edition
Distillery: Tamnavulin
Region/Country: Speyside, Scotland
Type: Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: No age statement
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: American oak and Sauvignon Blanc white wine casks
Edition: White Wine Cask Edition
EAN no.: 5013967018891

Flavour profile

fruity · wine-toned · sweet

Did you know?

Tamnavulin translates loosely as "the little hill of the mill", and the distillery was founded in 1966 on the banks of the River Livet in the heart of Speyside.

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A mystery in the glass. No distillery name on the label, just a Highland whisky full of caramel, apples and a warm, sherried depth.

Expert description

Tantallan 10 Year Old is a Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky, bottled by independent bottler The Vintage Malt Whisky Company at 40% ABV, without disclosing the distillery behind it.

The name Tantallan is borrowed from the 600-year-old ruin of Tantallon Castle on the Firth of Forth, and this whisky was one of the very first brands launched by The Vintage Malt Whisky Company after its founding in 1992. Because the source distillery stays undisclosed, enthusiasts keep guessing at its origin, and one of the most common guesses among connoisseurs is Mortlach.

The whisky is composed to be approachable and uncomplicated, carrying a classic sherried character with a deep golden colour that delivers a soft, rounded experience for beginners and seasoned tasters alike.

Tasting notes

Nose

Baked apples, caramel and a hint of floral notes over a sherried base.

Palate

Soft malt sweetness, light spice and a touch of oak deliver a balanced, rounded mouthfeel.

Finish

Medium length, with lingering warmth and sweetness.

Specifications

Name: Tantallan 10 Year Old
Distillery: Undisclosed (widely guessed by connoisseurs to be Mortlach)
Bottler: The Vintage Malt Whisky Company
Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
Type: Single Highland Malt Whisky
Age: 10 years
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
EAN no.: 5024720600000

Flavour profile

sherried · rounded · approachable

Did you know?

The Vintage Malt Whisky Company was founded in 1992 by Brian Crook, formerly export director for one of Scotland's major distillers, and the business is now carried on by his son Andrew Crook.

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Apples, pears and a whisper of honey in a whisky that has followed Glasgow drams since the 1800s.

Expert description

Teacher's Highland Cream is a Blended Scotch Whisky from William Teacher & Sons, bottled at 40% ABV in a generous 100 cl bottle.

The blend was registered as a trademark in 1884 and built its reputation as a robust, malt-heavy blend, with the Ardmore distillery in Aberdeenshire, founded by the Teacher family in 1898, forming the backbone of the whisky ever since. The brand is now owned by Beam Suntory, yet the recipe still follows the tradition of a full-bodied, malt-forward blend.

The character is defined by a deep maltiness up front, which softens into a sweeter profile of fruit and honey, helping make Teacher's one of the best-selling blends in the UK for decades.

Tasting notes

Nose

Apples, pears and a sweet hint of honey over a solid malt base.

Palate

Deep maltiness up front, developing into sweeter notes of ripe fruit and honey.

Finish

Medium length, with warm sweetness and a hint of dried fruit.

Specifications

Name: Teacher's Highland Cream
Distillery: William Teacher & Sons (core malt from Ardmore)
Region/Country: Highland/Scotland (blended)
Type: Blended Scotch Whisky
ABV: 40%
Size: 100 CL
EAN no.: 5010093210007

Flavour profile

malt-forward · fruity · honeyed

Did you know?

William Teacher started out selling whisky from his wife's grocery shop in Glasgow in 1830, long before the Highland Cream name was registered in 1884.

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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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A hand-drawn label, a wink of humour, and a Highland malt that never takes itself too seriously.

Expert description

Teaninich 10 Year Old Batch 3 is a Single Highland Malt Whisky, bottled by independent bottler That Boutique-Y Whisky Company at 49.2% ABV.

Behind the colourful, hand-drawn label sits a serious release from the Teaninich distillery near Alness in the northern Highlands. Batch 3 is one of several instalments in the company's ongoing series of Teaninich bottlings, and at 2,893 bottles it is a relatively large batch, letting more whisky lovers experience the spirit's character.

The elevated 49.2% strength adds extra texture and body without overwhelming Teaninich's signature lightness and gently oily cereal notes.

Tasting notes

Nose

Fresh cereal, green apples and a light waxy scent that reflects the distillery's clean spirit character.

Palate

Rich and oily with notes of pear, honey and a touch of white pepper from the higher strength.

Finish

Medium length, dry and cereal-driven, with a lingering spiced close.

Specifications

Name: Teaninich 10 Year Old Batch 3
Distillery: Teaninich
Bottler: That Boutique-Y Whisky Company
Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
Type: Single Highland Malt Whisky
Age: 10 years
ABV: 49.2%
Size: 50 CL
Edition: Batch 3
Number of bottles: 2893

Flavour profile

cereal · oily · spiced

Did you know?

That Boutique-Y Whisky Company was founded in 2012 and is known for its hand-drawn labels, each telling a small story about the whisky inside the bottle.

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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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A hogshead that received a final kiss from an Italian Barrique cask, and a spirit that answers back with depth and the full force of cask strength.

Expert description

Teaninich 13 Year Old Rare Cask from Lady of the Glen is a Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky, distilled in 2010 and bottled in 2023 from cask no. 721009, a hogshead finished in a Profiler Barrique cask, at full cask strength of 58%.

The bottling belongs to Lady of the Glen's Rare Cask range, where the whisky, after its primary maturation, gains an extra layer of complexity from a Barrique cask, a cask type more commonly associated with wine. The whisky is neither chill-filtered nor coloured, so what sits in the glass is as close to the raw spirit as it gets.

The 13 years of maturation and the subsequent Barrique finish have given the whisky a deep, spiced character that balances Teaninich's natural cereal lightness with a darker, more wine-toned dimension.

Tasting notes

Nose

Dark berries, a touch of tobacco and a warm spiced scent from the Barrique cask.

Palate

Rich and intense, with notes of dark chocolate, red fruit flesh and a hint of pepper.

Finish

Long and spiced, with lingering warmth from the full cask strength.

Specifications

Name: Teaninich 13 Year Old Rare Cask
Distillery: Teaninich
Bottler: Lady of the Glen
Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
Type: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 13 years
ABV: 58%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Hogshead with Profiler Barrique finish
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 2010
Bottled: 2023

Flavour profile

spiced · wine-toned · intense

Investment potential

As a single cask release with an unusual Barrique finish and full cask strength, this Teaninich sits in a category where demand typically outpaces supply, giving it solid investment potential compared with standard bottlings.

Did you know?

In 1887, Teaninich became the first whisky plant north of Inverness to have both electricity and a telephone, well ahead of most other distilleries in the region.

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Thirty-five years in a refill butt. A whisky distilled before Signatory Vintage even existed, bottled to celebrate the company's 30 years as an independent bottler.

Expert description

Teaninich 1983/2018 is a 35-year-old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky, distilled on 7 December 1983 and bottled on 12 December 2018 by Signatory Vintage at 57.5% ABV.

The whisky comes from a refill butt, cask no. 8070, and was bottled in just 575 bottles as part of Signatory Vintage's 30th anniversary celebrations. It is neither chill-filtered nor coloured, and the many years of maturation in the reused cask have given the spirit great depth without letting oak dominate.

At 35 years old, this Teaninich ranks among the rarest releases from the distillery, where most official bottlings are typically far younger.

Tasting notes

Nose

Ripe tropical fruit, beeswax and a delicate hint of old oak.

Palate

Silky smooth, with notes of honey, dried apricot and a light spiced warmth.

Finish

Long and elegant, with lingering sweetness and a touch of sandalwood.

Specifications

Name: Teaninich 1983/2018
Distillery: Teaninich
Bottler: Signatory Vintage
Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
Type: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 35 years
ABV: 57.5%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Refill Butt, cask no. 8070
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 07/12/1983
Bottled: 12/12/2018
Number of bottles: 575
Edition: 30th Anniversary

Flavour profile

elegant · honeyed · deeply oaked

Investment potential

With just 575 bottles, an age of 35 years and status as an anniversary release from a renowned independent bottler, this Teaninich belongs to a category of rare single cask whiskies where demand has historically far outstripped supply.

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Teaninich is today Diageo's third-largest malt distillery by production capacity, with an annual capacity of more than 10 million litres of pure alcohol.

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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

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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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Fewer than 4% of the casks Adelphi tastes make the cut. This cask passed the test and became an exclusive bottling for Adelphi Club Denmark.

Expert description

Teaninich 2007/2019 is an 11-year-old Single Malt Scotch Whisky, distilled on 4 July 2007 and bottled on 18 April 2019 by independent bottler Adelphi Selection at full cask strength of 53.8%.

The whisky comes from cask no. 303668 and was selected by Adelphi's longstanding partners, manager Alex Bruce and whisky writer Charles MacLean, who together taste numerous casks for every single release allowed to carry the Adelphi name. This particular release was made specifically as Adelphi Club Denmark for Whisky.dk and bottled in 306 bottles, neither chill-filtered nor coloured.

The long 11-year maturation at full cask strength has given the whisky a concentrated intensity, where Teaninich's cereal-driven core meets a clear cask influence.

Tasting notes

Nose

Ripe apples, honey and a light vanilla note from the cask.

Palate

Intense and full-bodied, with notes of caramel, cereal and a touch of spiced oak.

Finish

Long and warm, with lingering sweetness and a dry, cereal-driven close.

Specifications

Name: Teaninich 2007/2019
Distillery: Teaninich
Bottler: Adelphi Selection
Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 11 years
ABV: 53.8%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Cask no. 303668
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 04/07/2007
Bottled: 18/04/2019
Number of bottles: 306
Edition: Adelphi Club Denmark

Flavour profile

intense · cereal · caramel-sweet

Investment potential

As an exclusive single cask release made specifically for the Danish market under Adelphi Club Denmark, with Adelphi's notoriously strict selection process where only a fraction of tasted casks are approved, this Teaninich sits in a sought-after category among independent bottling collectors.

Did you know?

Teaninich stayed in the same family's ownership from its founding in 1817 all the way until 1934, when it was taken over by the Distillers Company Limited, the forerunner of Diageo.

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Five casks, one story. Teaninich 2007 spends eleven quiet years maturing in Highland warehouses before being brought together into a rounded portrait of the distillery's light, elegant character.

Expert description

Teaninich 2007/2021 The Single Malts of Scotland is an 11 year old Single Highland Malt Whisky bottled at 48% by independent bottler Elixir Distillers, under their acclaimed The Single Malts of Scotland range.

The range is one of Elixir Distillers' oldest and most respected series, built around letting distillery character speak for itself. This release is a marriage of five single casks, selected by Oliver Chilton, adding a layer of complexity while staying true to Teaninich's typical style.

Distilled in 2007 and bottled in 2021 after eleven years of maturation, the whisky is presented non-chill filtered and with natural colour, so every nuance from the casks remains visible in the glass.

Tasting notes

Nose

Fresh pear and green apple meet a hint of baked citrus and a light touch of vanilla cream.

Palate

Soft and gently oily in texture, with notes of honey, malt and a whisper of ginger for delicate spice.

Finish

Medium length and dry, closing on a last trace of oak and citrus peel.

Specifications

Name: Teaninich 2007/2021 The Single Malts of Scotland
Distillery: Teaninich
Bottler: Elixir Distillers - The Single Malts of Scotland
Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
Type: Single Highland Malt Whisky
Age: 11 years
ABV: 48%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Five selected casks (vatted)
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 2007
Bottled: 2021
Edition: The Single Malts of Scotland

Flavour profile

fruity · honeyed · lightly spiced

Did you know?

Elixir Distillers is the sister company of The Whisky Exchange in London, founded by brothers Sukhinder and Rajbir Singh - The Single Malts of Scotland was one of their very first bottling series.

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Thirteen years of quiet rest in a Highland warehouse have given this Teaninich a maturity that only truly unfolds once the cork comes out.

Expert description

Teaninich 2008/2021 from Signatory is a 13 year old Single Highland Malt Whisky at 46%, distilled on 9 October 2008 and bottled on 23 November 2021 by the Scottish independent bottler Signatory Vintage.

The whisky matured in hogsheads, the mid-sized cask type often used for a steady, controlled maturation that lets the spirit lead. The result is a whisky that shows Teaninich's characteristic light, elegant style clearly.

The bottling is part of Signatory's extensive single distillery catalogue, where the company has specialised since 1988 in sourcing and bottling outstanding casks from across Scotland.

Tasting notes

Nose

Ripe apple and pear mingle with light honey and a hint of freshly baked bread.

Palate

Round and gently creamy, with notes of caramel, malt and a faint touch of nutmeg.

Finish

Medium length, dry and lightly spiced, closing on a last trace of oak.

Specifications

Name: Teaninich 2008/2021 Signatory Vintage 13 Year Old
Distillery: Teaninich
Bottler: Signatory Vintage
Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
Type: Single Highland Malt Whisky
Age: 13 years
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Hogsheads
Distilled: 09/10/2008
Bottled: 23/11/2021

Flavour profile

ripe · creamy · lightly spiced

Did you know?

Signatory Vintage was founded in 1988 and was one of the first independent bottlers to print both the distillation date and the bottling date directly on the label - a practice that has since become an industry standard.

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Fourteen years in a used Oloroso cask have given this Teaninich a deep, dark sweetness that plays beautifully against the distillery's usually light style - bottled at full cask strength, unfiltered, uncompromised.

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Teaninich 2008/2022 Mossburn is a 14 year old Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky bottled at cask strength, 54.9%, from independent bottler Mossburn Distillers' Vintage Casks range.

Vintage Casks is a relatively new series from Mossburn, where each cask is hand-picked by Master Blender Neil MacLeod Mathieson with a focus on characterful, rare single casks. This Teaninich matured in a used Oloroso sherry puncheon (batch no. #22.0208.SC41), which lent the whisky dried fruit character and a deeper, richer colour.

The whisky was distilled on 22 February 2008 and bottled on 7 November 2022, presented non-chill filtered and with natural colour. Only 685 bottles were released.

Tasting notes

Nose

Raisin sweetness and dark chocolate mingle with a touch of orange peel and warm baking spice.

Palate

Powerful and full-bodied, with stewed fruit, walnut and a pleasant sherry sweetness carried by the high strength.

Finish

Long and warm, with a lightly bitter cocoa note and a final trace of spiced oak.

Specifications

Name: Teaninich 2008/2022 Mossburn Vintage Casks 14 Year Old
Distillery: Teaninich
Bottler: Mossburn Distillers
Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
Type: Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 14 years
ABV: 54.9%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Oloroso sherry puncheon (refill)
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 22/02/2008
Bottled: 07/11/2022
Number of bottles: 685
Edition: Vintage Casks / Batch #22.0208.SC41
EAN no.: 5060033847602

Flavour profile

sherried · full-bodied · spiced

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A puncheon is one of the largest cask types used in Scotch whisky production, holding up to around 500 litres, which gives the whisky more room to breathe and develop at a slower pace than in smaller casks.

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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

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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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From the north of Scotland to the Italian vineyards and back - this Teaninich has picked up an unexpected wine-inspired dimension from casks that once held one of Tuscany's most sought-after red wines.

Expert description

Teaninich 2009/2023 from Signatory is a 13 year old Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky at 46%, bottled under Signatory's The Un-chillfiltered Collection range.

The whisky matured in four first-fill hogsheads (cask no. #9, #13, #14 and #15) that previously held Bolgheri - a celebrated Italian red wine from the Tuscan coast. This unusual cask history gives the whisky a subtle, wine-touched dimension layered over Teaninich's classic light style.

Distilled in September 2009 and bottled in March 2023 after 13 years of maturation, the whisky is non-chill filtered and naturally coloured. 701 bottles were released of this edition.

Tasting notes

Nose

Red berries and a hint of dried herbs, backed by soft vanilla and lightly toasted malt.

Palate

Mild and round, with notes of raspberry, cherry and a delicate tannic structure from the wine casks.

Finish

Medium length with a lingering, lightly tart berry note that fades into dry oak.

Specifications

Name: Teaninich 2009/2023 Signatory The Un-chillfiltered Collection
Distillery: Teaninich
Bottler: Signatory Vintage
Series: The Un-chillfiltered Collection
Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
Type: Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 13 years
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: 1st Fill Bolgheri Hogsheads / Cask No. #9, #13, #14 & #15
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 09/2009
Bottled: 03/2023
Number of bottles: 701
EAN no.: 5021944121731

Flavour profile

berry-toned · wine-touched · mild

Did you know?

Bolgheri is a small but world-famous wine region on the Tuscan coast, known for its 'Super Tuscans' - powerful red wines blending Italian and French grape varieties, which here have left a unique imprint on a Scotch whisky.

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Thirteen years in the making, with the final stretch spent alongside one of sherry's most intense expressions - Pedro Ximenez has darkened both glass and palate on this single cask Teaninich.

Expert description

Teaninich 2011/2024 Coopers Choice is a 13 year old Highland Single Malt Whisky at 51%, bottled from a single cask (cask no. #711942) by independent bottler The Coopers Choice.

The whisky finished its maturation in a used Pedro Ximenez sherry cask - a Spanish fortified wine known for its intense sweetness and dark colour, which here adds depth and a rich, dried fruit structure on top of Teaninich's light base character.

Distilled in 2011 and bottled in 2024 after 13 years of maturation, the whisky is non-chill filtered and naturally coloured. 348 bottles of this single cask edition were released.

Tasting notes

Nose

Dark treacle and dried fig, spiced with a hint of clove and toasted almonds.

Palate

Full and sweet, with notes of raisin, liquorice and dark chocolate, carried on a pleasant warmth.

Finish

Long, sweet and lightly bitter towards the end, closing on a last trace of dried fig seeds.

Specifications

Name: Teaninich 2011/2024 Coopers Choice PX Sherry Finish
Distillery: Teaninich
Bottler: The Coopers Choice
Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
Type: Highland Single Malt Whisky
Age: 13 years
ABV: 51%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Pedro Ximenez sherry cask (finish) / Cask No. #711942
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 2011
Bottled: 2024
Number of bottles: 348
Edition: Single Cask

Flavour profile

dark sherried · fig-like · full-bodied

Did you know?

Pedro Ximenez, often shortened to PX, is a Spanish grape dried in the sun after harvest to concentrate its sugars, giving the resulting sherry an almost syrup-like consistency - one of the most intense sources of sweetness found in the whisky world.

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Three casks, one clear direction. James Eadie has gathered a small selection of bourbon and hogshead casks to draw a precise, nine year old portrait of Teaninich's character.

Expert description

Teaninich 2013/2022 James Eadie is a 9 year old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky at 46%, bottled as a small batch by Scottish independent bottler James Eadie.

James Eadie is a company with roots stretching back to Burton-on-Trent in 1854, revived in modern times as an independent whisky bottler that favours classic cask types and an honest, approachable style. This small batch bottling combines first fill bourbon casks and refill hogsheads (cask no. #312993, #312995 & #713957).

Distilled in 2013 and bottled in 2022 after 9 years of maturation, the whisky is non-chill filtered and naturally coloured. 1234 bottles of this small batch were released.

Tasting notes

Nose

Light honey and vanilla pod, spiced with a hint of freshly cut apple.

Palate

Light and lively, with notes of pear cider, malt and a faint touch of sweet spice.

Finish

Short to medium, dry and clean, closing on a final flicker of citrus peel.

Specifications

Name: Teaninich 2013/2022 James Eadie Small Batch
Distillery: Teaninich
Bottler: James Eadie
Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
Type: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 9 years
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: First Fill Bourbon & Refill Hogsheads / Cask No. #312993, #312995 & #713957
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 2013
Bottled: 2022
Number of bottles: 1234
Edition: Small Batch
EAN no.: 5060485431992

Flavour profile

light · honeyed · fresh

Did you know?

James Eadie was originally a Victorian brewer from Burton-on-Trent who also traded in whisky during the 1800s - the company's modern revival as an independent bottler draws directly on this trading tradition of more than 150 years.

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Only 179 bottles carry this name. Ten years in a hogshead, finished in a small Madeira quarter cask, have given this Teaninich an intense fruitiness rarely found in such a young bottling.

Expert description

Teaninich 2014/2025 from Lady of the Glen is a 10 year old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky at 53%, bottled from a single cask by Scottish independent bottler Lady of the Glen.

Lady of the Glen is known for its exclusive, non-chill filtered cask strength bottlings. This Teaninich (cask no. 713240) matured in a hogshead finished in a Madeira quarter cask - a small cask that previously held the Portuguese fortified wine Madeira, which accelerates maturation and adds sweet fruitiness and depth.

Distilled in 2014 and bottled in 2025 after 10 years of maturation, the whisky is non-chill filtered with no added colouring. Only 179 bottles of this single cask edition were released.

Tasting notes

Nose

Dried apricot and raisin, with a hint of toasted almond and a delicate floral note.

Palate

Powerful and fruit-driven, with notes of stewed cherry, spice and a warm, almost compote-like sweetness.

Finish

Long and lightly tannic, closing on a note of dark fruit and toasted oak.

Specifications

Name: Teaninich 2014/2025 Lady of the Glen
Distillery: Teaninich
Bottler: Lady of the Glen
Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
Type: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 10 years
ABV: 53%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Hogshead finished in a Madeira quarter cask / Cask No. 713240
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Distilled: 2014
Bottled: 2025
Number of bottles: 179
Edition: Single Cask

Flavour profile

fruit-driven · spiced · powerful

Investment potential

With only 179 bottles worldwide and a striking, unusual cask combination, this bottling ranks among the more sought-after independent Teaninich releases, which typically supports solid investment potential over time.

Did you know?

A quarter cask is roughly a quarter the size of a standard cask, giving the whisky significantly more contact with the wood - which is why even a short finishing period in a Madeira quarter cask can make a big difference to the flavour.

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Rye inside a Scottish still house. It sounds like something went wrong, but at Teaninich in Alness it was entirely deliberate. Back in 2016 they mashed rye alongside barley, ran it through the plant and put it away in ex-bourbon casks. Then eight years passed before anyone was told what was sitting there.

The Expert's Description

Teaninich 8 Years Old Special Release 2025 Rye Rebel is a Single Grain Scotch Whisky matured in ex-bourbon casks and bottled at 60.3% cask strength. It is the only bottling in Diageo's Special Releases 2025 collection, Horizons Unbound, that is not a Single Malt Whisky, and the first whisky built around rye that Teaninich has ever let out of the door.

Because the mash carries malted rye as well as malted barley, the whisky cannot be called Single Malt. It is Single Grain: one grain beyond barley, one distillery. Ex-bourbon casks were chosen because they give vanilla and coconut without drowning the dry peppery edge of the rye. The result tastes more American in the middle than at the edges.

Teaninich was founded in 1817 by Hugh Munro and is now Diageo’s third largest malt distillery. Most of what it makes disappears into large blends such as Johnnie Walker Red Label, which is exactly why a bottling under the distillery’s own name is unusual. Rye Rebel also carries the name Daring Rye in some markets.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Fresh rye bread crust and dried dill meet vanilla and coconut macaroon from the bourbon wood. Underneath sit honey, white pepper and a faintly resinous note you rarely find in Scottish malt whisky. At 60.3% it is forceful; a little water brings out lemon peel and cinnamon sugar.

Palate

The rye takes charge immediately: dry, peppery, almost green. Then the bourbon cask arrives with vanilla, caramel and baked corn, and the two pull in opposite directions in a way that keeps your mouth awake. The texture is oily and fills out well. The alcohol is obvious but it pushes rather than burns.

Finish

Medium length and dry. Pepper, oak and a last rye note that grips the tongue lightly. A trace of aniseed right at the end.

Specifications

Name: Teaninich 8 Years Old Special Release 2025 Rye Rebel Single Grain Scotch Whisky 60.3%
Distillery: Teaninich
Bottler: Diageo
Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
Type: Single Grain Scotch Whisky
Age: 8 years
ABV: 60.3%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Ex-bourbon casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Distilled: 2016
Edition: Special Releases 2025 Horizons Unbound

Flavour Profile

Spiced · Dry · Peppery · Vanilla · Cask Strength · Grain Forward

Did You Know?

Teaninich runs the only mash filter in operation at a Scottish malt distillery. Instead of a traditional mash tun the wort is pressed through filter plates, producing unusually clear wort, and clear wort tends to give a light, grassy, almost fruity spirit. That is also why the rye can push through so plainly here.

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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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Blackpitts is the Dublin neighbourhood where the Teeling family once distilled whiskey back in the 1800s. Big Smoke Cask Strength revives the smoky side of that legacy at full cask strength.

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Teeling Blackpitts Big Smoke Cask Strength is a Peated Irish Single Malt Whiskey matured in Bourbon and Sauternes casks, bottled at 56.5%.

The whiskey is double distilled from heavily peated malt, a style rarely associated with Irish whiskey, and bottled at cask strength with no water added. The combination of peated malt and sweet French Sauternes casks creates a fully smoky whiskey experience, where the concentrated strength brings out both the smoke and the sweetness.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Bold smoke and peat, balanced by a sweet fruitiness from the Sauternes cask.

Palate

Intense and full, with smoky notes meeting honey and ripe fruit.

Finish

Long and smoky, with a lingering sweetness.

Specifications

Name: Teeling Blackpitts Big Smoke Cask Strength Peated Irish Single Malt Whiskey
Distillery: Teeling Distillery
Region/Country: Dublin, Ireland
Type: Peated Irish Single Malt Whiskey
ABV: 56.5%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Bourbon & Sauternes casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes

Flavour Profile

Smoky · Peated · Cask strength · Sweet · Intense

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The Blackpitts name comes from the historic Dublin neighbourhood where the city's whiskey distilleries once clustered together in the 1800s, before the industry nearly disappeared from the capital in the 20th century.
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For anyone who'd rather share their whiskey experience, this gift set from Teeling is an easy shortcut: the bottle and two glasses together in a smart gold box, ready to go straight from wrapping paper to toast.

Expert Review

Teeling Gift Set contains Teeling Small Batch Rum Cask Blended Irish Whiskey along with two whiskey glasses, bottled at 46%, presented in a decorative gold box.

The whiskey itself, Teeling Small Batch, is a blended Irish Whiskey matured in rum casks from Central and South America, giving it its characteristic sweetness and tropical fruitiness. The gift set is designed for occasions where you want to give more than just a bottle, with two included glasses so the recipient can enjoy the whiskey with a friend from the very first pour.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Tropical fruit, banana and light vanilla.

Palate

Sweet and spiced, with notes of rum, caramel and ripe banana.

Finish

Soft and lightly sweet, of medium length.

Specifications

Name: Teeling Gift Set (Small Batch Rum Cask + 2 glasses)
Distillery: Teeling
Region/Country: Dublin, Ireland
Type: Blended Irish Whiskey
ABV: 46%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Rum casks
Contents: 1 bottle of whiskey + 2 whiskey glasses in a gold box

Flavour Profile

Tropical · Sweet · Banana-forward · Spiced · Soft

Did You Know?

Teeling was the first new distillery in Dublin in over 125 years when it opened in 2015, and has since gained international attention for its use of unconventional cask types such as rum, madeira and port.
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