Teaninich 12 Years Old 2009 Single Malt Scotch Whisky – Adelphi (700ml)

Volume: 700ml           ABV: 55.9%           Age: 12 Years            Country: Scotland

Cask Number(s): N/A
Date of Distilling: 2007
Date of Bottling: 2020
Matured In: a first fill ex-sherry cask
Un-Chillfiltered

The Teaninich (Tean-in-ich) Distillery was built in 1817 and it is owned by Diageo. The main use for the whisky produced here is to supply blenders with the highest quality product to create whisky like Johnnie Walker Red Label. The distillery itself boasts something quite rare to produce the whisky, a mash filter press. The mash filter press is used instead of the mash tun to draw sugars from the barely. The distillery is currently being rebuilt to accomodate 16 new stills which will make it one of Diageo’s ‘workhorses’ of the industry.

Adelphi exist to identify the very small number of casks that have produced the ultimate whiskies. The criteria for selection include rarity and maturity, but above all flavour. These whiskies are both rare and sought-after – these very special casks are so rare that, on average, Adelphi accepts a mere 4% that it is offered. Each single cask of whisky matures its contents very differently, imparting its own character to the whisky it holds and, as a result, there are never two Adelphi’s quite the same.

This single malt whisky was distilled in 2009 at the Teaninich distillery before being placed in a a first fill ex-Oloroso Sherry cask and left to mature for 12 years. In 2020 it was bottled at 55.9% abv as part of the Adelphi Selection. The Teaninich distillery is known for producing whisky that offers freshness, slightly grassy with citrus characteristics.

Only 615 bottles were produced for worldwide distribution.

Tasting Notes

Nose: The Mad Hatters Tea party, toast and marmalade meets scones and red berry jam.

Palate: Sweet and malty, some honey notes combine with green apples and gentle spice.

Finish: A nice balanced oaky finish followed by more jam like sweetness.