Age: 12 year old

Distillation Year: na

Cask: American Bourbon

Bottled Sizes: 75cl

Rarity: Becoming Rare, limited supply.

Tasting Notes:

Teaninich Aged 12 years @ 43%alc.vol (US 86% proof)
Northern Highlands malt. Herbal, light citrus nose with smoke. Fresh and Clean. Sweet on the palate. Hints of toffee apple and cinnamon. Fruit with slight smokiness. Light and soft, very long sweet finish. Well balanced with a faint salty hint of peat and iodine.

Status: Open

The Teaninich distillery was established in 1817 and is located in Alness, Ross-shire (also home to the Dalmore). The distillery sources its water from the ‘Dairywell Spring’. Pronounced “Te-an-in-ick” this is a Northern Highlands malt, held in high regard by blenders, and is a malt within the Johnnie Walker blend. Teaninich received such a demand from blenders that the distillery had numerous upgrades over the years. In 1970 a new still house was built, known as “A Side” with the original distillery known as “B Side”. Both remained in production until the original distillery was mothballed in the 1980s. When the distillery reopened in 1991 only the “A Side” was utilised (holding 6 stills).

The original distillery buildings were demolished in 1999. The predominant difference of the large Teaninich distillery is the use of the mash filter, as opposed to the traditional mash tun. The mash filter was installed in 2000. The Teaninich style is fresh and clean. Shows some sweetness on the palate with hints of fruit, cinnamon and a slight smokiness. Holds to a light, long finish.