The Gordon & Macphail ‘Connoisseurs Choice’ range of malt whiskies is a brand of unusual single malt whiskies, distinguished by their labels, which indicate the region from which they come. The Connoisseurs Choice Teaninich 1991 46% abv (pronounced Te-an-in-ich), is a 13 year old malt whisky from the northern highlands region of Scotland. Founded in 1817 Teaninich was the first Scottish Distillery north of Inverness to be fitted with electricity and one of the first to have telephonic communication between the proprietor’s residence and the quarters of the Excise Officers. The distillery closed in 1985 but has since reopened. At the height of its production the distillery produced 1,750,000 gallons a year.
Tasting Note
Colour: Deep Amber
Undiluted Nose: Sweet, sherry with herbal notes – cut grass and bracken. Some rich fruit cake notes – Christmas pudding with a hint of brandy.
Palate: Spicy with hints of menthol and eucalyptus. Some sherry sweetness with a charred oak edge.
With Water Nose: Sherry with strong fruit notes apple and cinnamon. Some chocolate and tobacco leaf aromas also present. Rounded
Palate: Sherry and menthol with hints of cloves. A hint of peat smoke with the burnt fruit flavours developing.
Body: Big and complex
Finish: Sherry and spices
Cask Type: Refill Sherry Butt
Whisky Style: Rich and smooth – an ideal nightcap!
Whitehaven wines was formed in 1993 by Greg and Sue White, and winemaker, Simon Waghorn. Their aim was to establish a winery in Marlborough producing premium quality varietal wines. To achieve this they have brought together a leading New Zealand winemaker, a dedicated group of growers, and a small modern winery facility where top quality fruit can receive the 'hands-on' treatment that i
