Teaninich 2007
Cask: #1903083
Cask Type: Hogstead
Bottled: 2022
Age: 15
Region: Highland
No. of bottles: 525
ABV: 56.3%
Release: Autumn 2022
Ronnie Cox
“With just the vaguest hint of Andalusian sherry influence surrounding the fresh fruity notes on the nose, it springs to life with characteristic dried fruits balanced gracefully with honeyed fruits. Uplifting and fresh, it is a rare and delightful dram from a distillery found on an equally enchanting and prolific salmon river – the Alness.”
Tasting Notes
This Highland single malt was matured in a refill sherry butt before being given a final two years maturing in a fresh Oloroso butt. The sherry wood is quite restrained on the nose with the fruity distillate displaying a mouthwatering array of zesty green fruit notes, the palate however leaves one in no doubt of the sherry maturation with thick dried figs and raisins mingling beautifully with grated apple and lashings of honey. A little water brings out bursts of wood spice and some of the citrus promised on the nose. Vibrant and fresh, a wonderful conversational dram.
Distillery
Teaninich, located in the northeast Highlands, was founded in 1817. It produces malt whisky to meet high demand from blenders. Unlike other distilleries, Teaninich uses a mash filter rather than the conventional mash tun to extract the worts.
Doug says: “If you ever find yourself driving north from Inverness on what feels like a super highway, try to stop off at Alness and see if you can fish for salmon in the morning, followed by a visit to Teaninich in the afternoon. You might not catch a fish but you’re certain to have a fascinating tour of this modernised (2013) large distillery, the product of which is surprisingly rare to find.”