Teaninich Distillery
ABV 46%
A good Teaninich, austere, grassy yet with an extra dimension.
Dave Broom
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
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
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
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