Teaninich 15 Year Old 2008 Cadenhead's Original Collection (2023)

Teaninich 15 Year Old 2008–2023 – Cadenhead's Original Collection

Single Malt Scotch Whiskey – Highlands – 46%

This Teaninich 15-year-old was distilled in 2008 and bottled in 2023 by Cadenhead's , Scotland's oldest independent bottler. It is part of the Original Collection , which stands for natural bottling: not chill-filtered and without added colorants , bottled at 46% ABV .

Maturation took place in Sauternes casks , which gives this typically dry, slightly spicy Highland malt an extra layer of fruity sweetness and elegance, without masking the distillate character.

Tasting notes

• Nose: ripe peach, honey, yellow apple, light floral notes and a hint of grape

• Taste: full and balanced, with stone fruit, vanilla, soft malt, honey and a refined wine sweetness

• Finish: medium to long, slightly dry, elegant and fresh with a subtle sweet note

Specifications

• Region: Highlands

• Distillery: Teaninich

• Bottler: Cadenhead's

• Series: Original Collection

• Age: 15 years

• Vintage: 2008

• Bottling: 2023

• Barrel: Sauternes

• Alcohol: 46%

• Content: 700 ml

• Non-chill-filtered – no dyes

Character & style
Teaninich is known for its dry, fresh, and slightly spicy style , often used in blends. In this bottling, it comes across as surprisingly refined and layered. The Sauternes maturation adds roundness and fruitiness, without making it sweet or heavy. A whisky for lovers of balance and subtlety .