SMWS code 59 is Teaninich, in the Highland region. It is an operating distillery, founded in 1817. Any Society bottling numbered 59.x (for example 59.1, 59.42) is a single cask from Teaninich.
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At Alness in the far north since 1817, Teaninich does something unusual, mashing through a filter rather than a traditional tun, and draws off a clean, green, faintly waxy spirit that mostly vanishes, unsung, into blends. Diageo's quiet workhorse.
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society bottles single casks under numeric codes rather than distillery names, so a label reading 59.403 means cask 403 from distillery 59. That distillery is Teaninich, in Highland. More on Teaninich at Wikipedia.
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Aug 2026In short · Teaninich (Highland), 14 years, Ripe Fruits & Honey.
“Two to One is the combination of two casks of single malt from the same distillery that are married before bottling.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Sold outApr 2026In short · Teaninich (Highland), 15 years.
“Served with a plate of warm scones, our noses soon detected the lashings of clotted cream and strawberry jam.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Sold outMar 2026In short · Teaninich (Highland), 13 years.
“A truly boozy aroma greeted the Panel, as we found plums soaked in madeira wine, cherries in rum and bourbon-infused hot cross buns.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Sold outJan 2026In short · Teaninich (Highland), 14 years.
“This spirit is mainly used as a component in blended whisky rather than being widely available as a single malt .…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Sold outDec 2025In short · Teaninich (Highland), 13 years.
“The Winter Series returns this year capturing the magic of the season in four single malt bottlings.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Sold outNov 2025In short · Teaninich (Highland), 14 years.
“Cornflakes swam in milky iced chai, sweetened with pine resin and birch sap.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Sold outOct 2025In short · Teaninich (Highland), 12 years.
“The neat nose was sweet, fruity and easy; we found lots of notes of gorse flowers, vanilla pods, sandalwood, some peppery watercress and crushed hazelnut.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Sold outSep 2025In short · Teaninich (Highland), 14 years.
“Ready to embrace your taste for adventure?…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Sold outAug 2025In short · Teaninich (Highland), 13 years.
“Ten years in ex-bourbon wood preceded a further spell in this second-fill oloroso hogshead.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Sold outJul 2025In short · Teaninich (Highland), 13 years.
“A bowl lined with tobacco leaves and filled with warm custard comes topped with a decorative drizzle of soy sauce and a spoon laden with strawberry jam.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Sold outJun 2025In short · Teaninich (Highland), 17 years.
“This felt homely.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
Sold outApr 2025In short · Teaninich (Highland), 17 years.
“WHISKY WANDERERS This year we’re celebrating Scottish whisky festivals differently with specially selected casks that defy traditional expectations.…”Extract · full tasting notes at SMWS
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Other Highland distilleries: 6 Macduff, 11 Tomatin, 13 Dalmore, 16 Glenturret, 19 Glen Garioch, 21 Glenglassaugh, 26 Clynelish, 28 Tullibardine, 32 Edradour, 52 Old Pulteney, 55 Royal Brackla, 57 Glen Mhor · all Highland codes
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