Teaninich The Managers Choice Single Malt Scotch Whisky 13 Year Old · 1996 Vintage

Colour

Deep coppery-amber with a warm golden glow and a whisper of mahogany at the edge.

Nose

Rich sherry influence floods the nose, with dried fig, raisin and orange zest pairing with creamy vanilla and toasted almond. Dark cocoa, toffee and a hint of leather mingle with polished oak, while spice notes—cinnamon and clove—add warmth. A touch of espresso and a refined, noble fruitiness lingers, and a gentle alcohol glow hints at the cask strength vitality.

Palate

Luxuriously rich and sherried, this Teaninich coats the palate with dark fruit and orange zest, threaded by cacao and toasted oak. Raisin, fig and a trace of prune mingle with cinnamon and nutmeg, while vanilla and almond add silky sweetness. Full-bodied and intensely warming at 55.3%, it finishes long, with cacao-tinted oak and a subtle leather nuance.

Finish

Long, warming finish with sherried depth. Dried fig and raisin sweetness coats the palate, joined by toffee, dark chocolate, and toasted almond. Spices such as clove and nutmeg linger in the oak, tapering to a cocoa-dusted, fruit-laden echo that invites another sip.