Teaninich 13 Years Old 2009 Cask #9 + 13 + 14 + 15 (Signatory)

From Signatory Vintage comes this Teaninich matured to 13 year old from 2009, drawn from cask 9 + 13 + 14 + 15 and bottled at 46%. Teaninich, founded in 1817 by Captain Hugh Munro near the Cromarty Firth at Alness, is a key malt of Johnnie Walker. Fat copper stills add an oily texture to the clean, grassy spirit.

Distilled on Highland spring water through fat copper stills, building the light Highland style blenders prize. An ex-Bourbon barrel shaped it, gentle American oak beneath the green fruit. Mid age brings a deeper honey and a riper green fruit. Refill oak lets the green, grassy distillery character lead. The Cromarty Firth nearby is one of few UK waters home to bottlenose dolphins. A long fermentation of around 75 hours builds the fresh, fruity notes. Filled spirit is tankered away to mature in Diageo's central warehouses. The name comes from the Gaelic for house on the hill, a nod to the old estate.

At 46% it is supple and grassy. A grassy, waxy freshness sit alongside honeyed oak sweetness underneath. The texture is light and oily, the grass threaded with honey. A clean, gently waxy finish lingers. This is the green tea malt of Easter Ross.