Teaninich is a distillery of quiet influence, essential to blends, yet rarely seen on its own. In this 10-year-old single cask from Hepburn’s Choice, it steps into the spotlight. Matured in a refill sherry butt, this Highland malt reveals a crisp, structured character underpinned by gentle sweetness and a whisper of spice. Unfiltered, natural, and full of subtle confidence.

Hepburn’s Choice – Teaninich 10 Year Old (Refill Butt), 70cl
Brand: Hepburn’s Choice (Langside Distillers) | Category: Highland Single Malt Scotch | ABV: 46% | Origin: Highlands, Scotland | Vol: 70cl
Cask Type: Refill Sherry Butt | Age Statement: 10 Years | Edition: Single Cask, Limited Bottling

Tasting Profile:
Nose: Clean and inviting. Apple skin, hay, dried apricot, and barley sugar over soft oak and a distant floral breeze.
Palate: Crisp and well-textured. Malted cereal, candied orange, toasted almond, and a trace of dry spice unfold with light sherry warmth and natural balance.
Finish: Medium length. A graceful fade of nutty malt, oak spice, and orchard fruit with a delicate mineral lift.

Production Details:
Aged in a single refill sherry butt and bottled at 46% ABV with no chill filtration or coloring. This limited edition from Hepburn’s Choice is a clear expression of Teaninich’s clean, high-yielding spirit gently shaped by second-fill sherry wood.

Perfect For:
Purists, curious explorers, and anyone who values cask restraint and distillate integrity. A thoughtful dram for quiet moments and connoisseur conversations.

Expert Notes:
Teaninich’s character, grassy, malty, slightly waxy, is often overlooked in favor of louder Highland malts. But here, the refill butt acts like a lens rather than a mask, revealing a whisky of clarity, structure, and quiet depth.

Customer Reviews:
“Balanced, bright, and just the right amount of sherry influence.”
“A refreshing change from heavy oak bombs, this one’s about the spirit.”
“Teaninich deserves more love and this bottling proves it.”

Interesting Fact:
Teaninich uses a mash filter system instead of the traditional mash tun, a rarity in Scotch whisky production, resulting in an ultra-clear wort that gives the whisky its distinct light and grassy profile.

Serving Suggestions:
Best enjoyed neat to appreciate its clarity and subtle texture. A splash of water enhances its floral and orchard fruit notes. Pair with light fare like oat biscuits, gouda, or lemon tart.

Distillery Background:
Founded in 1817 and located near the Cromarty Firth, Teaninich has long been a behind-the-scenes powerhouse in the Diageo portfolio. Independent bottlings like this reveal its crisp Highland character, elegant, efficient, and more expressive than its quiet reputation suggests.