Teaninich 10 year old - Flora & Fauna

A 10-year-old Teaninich single malt, bottled as part of the Flora & Fauna series. The Flora & Fauna series was introduced by Diageo (then known as United Distillers) in the 1990s. The range showcases some of Diageo's lesser-known distilleries, whose whiskeys are generally used in blends or released as independent bottlings. Originally nameless, the series was dubbed 'Flora & Fauna' by whiskey author Michael Jackson, a nod to the drawings of animals and plants on the labels. The Highland distillery Teaninich was founded in 1817, making it one of the earliest legal distilleries in Scotland. It was built by 'Blind' Captain Hugh Munro, a war hero who lost his sight during a battle in 1794. It's said that he was a benign landowner who wanted to prevent his tenants from becoming involved in illegal distilling practices. In order to provide them with a local market for their grain, he founded the Teaninich distillery. The distillery is currently owned by Diageo, who uses the site mainly for their blends.