Teaninich, again a rather unknown Highland whisky that usually spends its life in a variety of blends. Every now and then its bottled as a Single Malt, usually by an indipendent bottler. Diageo does not often bottle this under their own label, apart from a Flora & Fauna edition and last year’s Manager’s Choice.
Nose:
Quite spirity with a bit of a young smell to it. Its more salty than sweet with quite a lot of malt. There is also a dusty feel to it. Some ginger too.
Taste:
Spicy with quite a fierce alcohol burn in it. Not dry, however, which surprises me. Later you get some fruit like melon. This is a very slow starter but it does get a bit better if its been in the glass for a good fifteen minutes.
Finish:
The finish is actually a step back from the taste. Back to the spirity character with a lot of cereal. Its also very short.
A whisky that needs a few more years in a cask before it really starts to shine. This one is a bit of a let down. Of course, not everything you drink can be a terrific dram, although I keep trying.
Teaninich 10, 14-12-1998-15-06-2009, Gordon & MacPhail Reserve selected by Van Wees, 58.4%, Samples available at Pats Wine & Whisky. About 45 euros.
Nose: 4
Taste: 5
Finish: 4
Overal experience: 5
Price/quality: 0
Total: 18 points
Malt Fascination 
I had this Teanich a few weeks ago. What I remember it was very floral & fruity and reminded me to some Lochside bottlings. I rather liked it, but taste is personal.