Teaninich – 1975 43 Year Old Old & Rare Heritage (70cl, 40.2%)

This is a 43 year old Teaninich from the Highlands, distilled in 1975 and bottled by Hunter Laing for its Old & Rare range. It is a single cask whisky at a natural cask strength of 40.2% ABV, in a 70cl bottle. The whisky is dark gold, with fruity notes developed over its years in cask and a gentle background of chocolate and caramel. The nose brings oranges, caramel, barley sugar and herbs. The palate is delicate, with papaya, orange squash, milk chocolate and strawberry. The finish is long and soft, with a faint touch of menthol.