Teaninich Distillery
- Alness, Scotland
About Teaninich Distillery
Founded in 1817 by Hugh Munro on his estate in Alness, Teaninich distillery initially faced barley shortages due to demand from illicit distilleries. By 1830, under Lieutenant-General John Munro’s ownership, production soared. Leased to Robert Pattison in 1850 and subsequently to John McGilchrist Ross, renovations were undertaken in 1898 by Robert Innes Cameron and Munro, at a cost of £10,000. Cameron assumed full ownership in 1904, expanding the distillery’s footprint. Acquired by Scottish Malt Distillers in 1933, production halted from 1939 to 1946 due to World War II barley shortages.
A significant expansion in 1970 added six new stills to Teaninich, with further modernisation in the 1970s and 1980s, including a unique mash filter press installed in 2000. Teaninich primarily produces malts for blending, notably Johnnie Walker Red Label, with rare official bottlings like the 10-year-old malt available since 1992 in the flora and fauna series. Diageo announced plans in 2013 for a new distillery adjacent to Teaninich to produce a separate whisky under a different name.
Teaninich Whisky Cask Ownership - The Facts
Founded: 1817
Region: Highland
Distillery Status: Working
Water Source: Dairywell spring
Teaninich is a renowned distillery located in Scotland with a rich heritage in producing fine whiskies. The rarity and quality of their products makes them desirable to collectors and enthusiasts, only increasing their value over time.
Whisky typically gains value as it ages and matures in the cask. The longer it remains in the cask, the more it has the potential to develop complexity and depth of flavors. We offer cask purchase programs that allow you to select the type of cask and aging duration, providing you with control over the maturation process.
Buying a cask allows you to own a unique piece of Bladnoch’s Kirkcowan Spirit production and a part of Bladnoch’s history. As the availability of aged and limited-edition whiskies decreases over time, the scarcity of these bottles can drive up their value.
Whisky has experienced growing popularity worldwide, particularly with the rise of collectors and investors seeking alternative assets. If the demand for premium Scotch whisky remains strong or continues to increase, it could positively impact the investment potential of your Kirkcowan Spirit (Bladnoch) cask. Recently we have seen the price of a standard bottle of Bladnoch rise from £40 to £80.