Teaninich 10 Year Old Flora & Fauna
Teaninich · Teaninich Distillery
Teaninich is one of those distilleries that most whisky drinkers have consumed without knowing it — its spirit forms a backbone of several major blends. In its own right, this Flora & Fauna bottling is a refreshing, precise Highland malt. It rewards those who seek out the quiet corners of Scotch.
Nose
Bright and grassy, with fresh-cut green apple and a light honeyed sweetness. Underneath there's a waxy, slightly herbal quality — dried chamomile and a faint peppery note. A touch of lemon zest lifts everything.
Palate
Clean malt leads, followed by peach and a subtle buttery richness. There's a gentle spice — clove and white pepper — that adds structure. The texture is medium-bodied and surprisingly oily for its proof.
Finish
Medium length, with lingering malt, green grass, and a whisper of vanilla that trails off cleanly.
- Region
- Highland
- Cask Type
- Refill American Oak Hogsheads
- Peat Level (PPM)
- Unpeated
- Distillation
- Double distilled in copper pot stills
- Maturation
- Aged 10 years in refill American oak hogsheads
- Chill-Filtered
- Yes
Cocktail Suggestion
Highland Garden — 2 oz Teaninich 10 Year Old · 0.75 oz elderflower liqueur · 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice · 2 dashes celery bitters · Shake with ice, strain into a coupe, garnish with a lemon twist.
Food Pairing
Pan-seared rainbow trout with fresh dill and a squeeze of lemon echoes the whisky's grassy, herbaceous character while the fish's delicate oils complement its buttery mouthfeel.
Tucked away in the northern Highlands near Alness, Teaninich Distillery has operated since 1817, with the vast majority of its spirit destined for Diageo's blending operations — making this official single malt bottling a rare glimpse behind the curtain.
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