Teaninich Special Release 8 Years

Overview
Teaninich 8 Year Old is the distillery's pioneering experiment with rye grain in single grain Scotch whisky, distilled in 2016 and released as part of Diageo's Special Releases 2025 lineup. This limited edition bottling delivers unexpected fruity complexity from its malted rye and barley mash, matured in ex-bourbon casks.

Specs at a glance

Good to know
Teaninich, owned by Diageo, steps boldly into uncharted territory with this rye-influenced single grain, one of eight releases in the 2025 Special Releases series. The high-proof expression highlights the distillery's innovative side while remaining true to its Speyside roots.

Tasting notes

• Nose: Bright orchard fruits like apple, pear, and redcurrant mingle with lemon and orange zest, underpinned by vanilla cream, honeyed sweetness, and savoury cereal notes with subtle oak and wood spice.
• Palate: Juicy fruit forward with apple, pear, redcurrant, orange, and lemon, balanced by honeyed sweetness, buttery texture, vanilla richness, and firm oak-driven wood spice.
• Finish: Medium to long, with lingering fruit, cereal grains, oak, and wood spice providing a well-composed close.

Notable details

• Production: Distilled from malted rye and barley mash; matured exclusively in ex-bourbon casks.
• Lineage: From Teaninich Distillery; part of Diageo's annual Special Releases series.
• Availability: Limited edition release with an MSRP around $96.

"Something quite different, and a tasty something at that." – The Whiskey Wash

Closing
A refreshing departure for single grain Scotch, ideal for those seeking bold experimentation with fruity depth and rye character.

Sources

[1] Thewhiskeywash – "Teaninich 8 Year Old Diageo Special Release 2025 Review"