Teaninich 9 Years Old 2013 Cask #312993-995, 713957 (James Eadie)

This is a Teaninich single malt, drawn and bottled by James Eadie, aged 9 year old from 2013, drawn from cask 312993-995, 713957 and bottled at 46%. Just 1234 bottles were filled. Teaninich, a large Highland distillery beside the River Averon at Alness, was founded in 1817 by Captain Hugh Munro. Teaninich is Diageo's third largest distillery, and almost all its make goes to blends.

Mashed through a mash filter for an ultra clear wort and distilled in fat copper stills, giving the fresh, green spirit at its heart. It was matured in refill ex-Bourbon oak, lending honey and vanilla. At this age the spirit is fresh and green, cut grass and citrus to the fore. Sherry wood suits the light make, lending dried fruit and a nutty depth. A 2013 expansion added a new six still house, more than doubling capacity. Most casks are refill ex-Bourbon, which lets the grassy spirit show through. Captain Hugh Munro built the distillery to give his tenants' barley a buyer.

Reduced to 46%, it is mellow. The refill oak lending honey and vanilla, with cut grass, green tea and a soft citrus. A green tea and a lemon note lift it. It closes clean, grassy and waxy. This is a rare single malt from a blending giant.