Teaninich 16 Year Old 1981 (casks 89/587/97) - First Cask

Distillery
Teaninich
Region
Highland
Country
Scotland
Type
Single Malt
ABV
46%
Age
16 years
Price
£250
Tasting notes
Old Wood, Leathery, Nutty, Tobacco, Dried Fruit
Description
Teaninich's 1981 distillation aged 16 years across three separate casks offers a rare window into Highland whisky from the early 1980s. The extended maturation in multiple wood influences creates layered complexity—dried fruit, subtle oak, and the distillery's characteristic waxy, honeyed core—with a naturally evolved palate that reflects its era. A compelling choice for serious collectors and those interested in how Highland whisky developed before modern cask management standardized flavor profiles.

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ABV

46%

Age

16 yr

Style

Single

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Teaninich 16 Year Old 1981 (casks 89/587/97) - First Cask is a 16-year-old single malt from Teaninich (Highland, Scotland), bottled at 46% ABV. Expect vibrant and fruity, oaky and sweet character — old wood, leathery, nutty, tobacco. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.

Teaninich's 1981 distillation aged 16 years across three separate casks offers a rare window into Highland whisky from the early 1980s. The extended maturation in multiple wood influences creates layered complexity—dried fruit, subtle oak, and the distillery's characteristic waxy, honeyed core—with a naturally evolved palate that reflects its era. A compelling choice for serious collectors and those interested in how Highland whisky developed before modern cask management standardized flavor profiles.

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