Teaninich (2008/2021) - Signatory Vintage
The Teaninich distillery, not far from Alness in the Highlands, shares its neighbourhood with top-class distilleries such as Dalmore and Glenmorangie - you could almost say it lives in a really posh area. Right next door is Teaninich Castle, which was once renovated by the distillery's founder and now shines as a chic hotel and restaurant.
The panel
Mean 72.5 · spread 1
Value for money 3/5
- Distillery
- Teaninich
- Bottler
- Signatory Vintage
- Type
- Single Malt
- Region
- Highlands
- Country
- Scotland
- Age
- 13 years
- Strength
- 46% ABV
- Character
- floral
Tasting
Nose
Ricola lemon and herb sweets hit your nose as soon as you take a whiff - like spring in a Swiss Alpine meadow. The whole thing is accompanied by honey, lime zest and a fruit basket filled with pears and apples. Fruity, floral and somehow a little tart.
Palate
In the mouth, the whisky first greets us with a grassy and floral flavour - as if you had just walked through a freshly mown meadow. Suddenly the orange appears and gives the whole thing a sunny touch before a herbaceous tartness takes hold. Anyone who thinks this sounds too good is mistaken. Because here it comes: a small but subtle toffee attack - sweet caramel fudge meets light tingling effects. Sounds unusual? It is.
Finish
Unfortunately, the Teaninich finishes a little quicker than one would wish - the finish is rather short to medium-long. However, it leaves behind a final greeting of oak spice, vanilla, a hint of pepper and, as if that wasn't enough, a spicy ginger kick.
Verdicts
Marcel
Light, fresh, and with a surprisingly sweet-bitter spice, the Teaninich 2008/2021 brings good cheer to the palate – ideal for relaxed summer evenings in the garden. Despite its charming lightness, it sometimes lacks depth, and the short finish is a bit disappointing. Still, it’s a fun whisky that leaves you wanting more without demanding too much seriousness.
Sascha
The Teaninich 2008/2021 displays an interesting balance between fruity freshness and herbal bitterness, with an overall solid but not complex structure. The short finish length and slight aggressiveness on the palate feel somewhat unbalanced, which affects the harmony. A light, summery Highland whisky with potential, but it leaves room for improvement in terms of persistence and depth.
What it is worth
We do not yet hold bottle-level auction results — that sits behind Whisky Hunter’s authenticated feed. What follows is the market for Teaninich as a whole, which sets the weather for this bottling without pricing it.
Latest mean bid £99 across 83 lots · 2024-08