Chieftain's
7.8

Chieftain's

Teaninich Distillery

Aged 21 Years, Sherry Butt

ABV 46%

A good Teaninich, austere, grassy yet with an extra dimension.

Dave Broom

Specification

Chieftain's

Ian Macleod

Brand

Ian Macleod

Bottler

Aged 21 Years, Sherry Butt

Expression

Single Malt

Type

21

Age (Years)

46%

ABV

Highland

Region/Country

Independent Bottling

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Dave Broom

Taster

Nose: Tense and austere despite some malty sherried notes. Lightly floral, slightly green and grassy with nut (young Hunter Valley Semillon) roasted almond and hint of sappy sawn timber.

Palate: Subtle dryness with light seashore aromas, moss and some sherry slickness mid-palate. Lean.

Finish: Decent weight if a little short.

Comment: A good Teaninich, austere, grassy yet with an extra dimension.

Score: 7.8

Michael Jackson

Taster

Nose: Lightly toasty. Slight smokiness. Fragrant. Very fresh.

Palate: Slightly chewy. And toffeeish. Distinctly fruity. Then peppery. Very lively.

Finish: Just a hint of appetising herbal bitterness. Gunpowder tea?

Comment: Not much subtlety, but I always enjoy its big, confident, flavours.

Score: 7.8

7.8
Overall Score

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