Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
- Distillery
- Teaninich
- Region
- Highland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 65%
- Age
- 23 years
- Price
- £344.14
- Community rating
- 5.00 / 5 (3 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Hay-like, Leafy, Malt Extract, Vegetative, Fresh Fruit
- Description
- Distilled in 1972 at the Highland distillery known for grassy, delicate malts, this 23-year-old Rare Malts bottling captures an era of Scottish whisky production rarely encountered today. The extended age has developed complexity and depth while retaining the distillery's characteristic herbal and floral notes. A historical footnote in whisky archaeology, best appreciated by collectors and those curious about how Scottish malts have evolved over decades.
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Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is a 23-year-old single malt from Teaninich (Highland, Scotland), bottled at 65% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and floral character — hay-like, leafy, malt extract, vegetative. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Distilled in 1972 at the Highland distillery known for grassy, delicate malts, this 23-year-old Rare Malts bottling captures an era of Scottish whisky production rarely encountered today. The extended age has developed complexity and depth while retaining the distillery's characteristic herbal and floral notes. A historical footnote in whisky archaeology, best appreciated by collectors and those curious about how Scottish malts have evolved over decades.
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