Name: Teeling Single Malt Whiskey
Color: Light Yellow
Nose: Pear, white fruits, green grass
Taste: Barley, almonds, pear, sweet wine
Review:
Teeling Single Malt whiskey is a 100% malt whiskey aged in five wine casks and gives the spirit a unique flavor profile. These casks include; Sherry, Port, Madeira, White Burgundy, and Cabernet Sauvignon. The Single Malt is a non-aged stated, 46% abv, and no chill filtration whiskey. The Teeling Distillery states it contains whiskey up to 23 years old to make this expression, but I do not buy that statement. If it is true, then it is fractional amount of 23-year-old whisky. The more I sample of Teeling the more I become a fan. For my previous Teeling review click here.
As I tasted this expression from Teeling I kept getting a reminder of white burgundy wine. In my college days in the late 1990’s I worked a few summers as a sommelier and I sold (and drank) a lot of white burgundy. That was the best job I ever had…… Why did I become an engineer?
Anyhow, Teeling Single Malt is a great example of what a good whiskey can be an at a good price. It has a nice balance of flavor, body, and not being too Irish or creamy or sweet. It’s got enough body and taste while being light enough to drink in warm weather. It is a good summer scotch and I doubt it will last another 30 days on my bar.
I am glad I picked this one up on a chance instead of the Red Breast Lustau I was planning on purchasing.
Price around $60 and well worth the money.
If you like it, drink it! – Christopher
If you like it, drink it!
