Teaninich is in the north Highlands, close to the village of Alness on the Cromarty Firth. The distillery was established in 1817 by Captain Hugo Munro, who owned the local Teaninich estate. Teaninich translates as ‘house of monks’ from Gaelic and refers to a nearby ruined monastery. Now a large distillery, it is owned by Diageo. Most of the whisky produced there is used in blending. The weighty spirit adds structure and depth to Johnnie Walker in particular. It was also the first distillery in Scotland to install a hammer mill, rather than the traditional roller mill, and mash filter, rather than a mash tun. Both are more commonly found in the brewing industry.
Teaninich
The Highlands
Established 1817
This north Highland distillery does things differently and is renowned by blenders across Scotland.
Spirit Character
A weighty spirit with an oily texture packed with savoury malty and nutty notes.
Taste profile
Fresh Bread
Hazelnut
Oil
Facts & Figures
RegionThe Highlands
Established1817
OwnerDiageo
Number of Stills6 wash, 6 spirit
Annual Capacity10,200,000 litres of alcohol
Distillery Directory
Producers across Scotland’s whisky regions
Scotland’s whisky regions are home to a diverse range of distilleries, each shaped by its own history, production methods and location. While regional classifications provide a useful framework, the character of Scotch whisky ultimately reflects the individual producers that operate within these regions.
The directory below provides an overview of distilleries across Scotland, together with their regional location within the Scotch whisky landscape.
Aberfeldy
Aberlour
Allt a Bhainne
Ardbeg
Ardmore
Auchentoshan
Auchroisk
Aultmore
Balblair
Balmenach
Ben Nevis
Benriach
Benrinnes
Bladnoch
Blair Athol
Bowmore
Braeval
Bruichladdich
Bunnahabhain
Caol Ila
Clynelish
Craigellachie
Dailuaine
Dalmore
Deanston
Fettercairn
Glenburgie
Glen Elgin
Glenfarclas
Glen Garioch
Glenglassaugh
Glen Grant
Glen Keith
Glenkinchie
Glenlivet
Glenlossie
Glenmorangie
Glen Moray
Glen Ord
Glenrothes
Glen Spey
Glentauchers
Inchgower
Invergordon
Jura
Knockdhu
Laphroaig
Ledaig
Linkwood
Littlemill
Loch Lomond
Macallan
Macduff
Mannochmore
Miltonduff
Mortlach
North British
Port Dundas
Port Ellen
Royal Brackla
Speyburn
Springbank
Strathisla
Strathmill
Tamdhu
Tamnavulin
Teaninich
Tobermory
Tomatin
Tomintoul
Tullibardine
The distilleries above represent a selection of producers whose spirit contributes to the diversity of Scotch whisky.
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