Fable Chapter 8 - Fairies

Fable Whisky is an independent bottler of single cask whiskies. Far from ordinary, they are founded on the old art of storytelling, combined with the modern arts of animation and illustration. They bring legendary myths and tales from Scotland to life through these visual arts, while showcasing the best single malts which they hand select to ensure distinctive tastes and intriguing characters - just like the stories of old. All of Fable’s whiskies are bottled in their purest form: cask strength, natural colour, and without chill filtration. 

A distillery that many have not heard of is Teaninich which is from the Highland town of Alness. The Teaninich distillery character is typically grassy and exotic and delivers an abundance of elegant flavours with a plump and oily mouth-feel. A maturation in American oak suits it very well, and it’s the refill casks that in particular embrace the elegant nature of Teaninich. The Fairies in the story of Clanyard Bay are well suited to this more delicate, and subtle single malt whisky.

Fairies Details:

Distillery: Teaninich

Outturn: 306 bottles

Age: 12 years old

Region: Highlands, Scotland

Cask Type: Refill hogshead

Nose: A fragrant nose, with citrus fruit orange oils and cut grass. Freshly cut hay, chamomile and tangy apple promise a light and fascinating single malt. Soft bitter notes drift into roasted coffee beans and soft malt.

Palate: Roasted hazelnuts develop into warm baked apple pie. Baking spices linger and finish with a soft peppery prickle. With water added becomes dry with a whisper of smoke, and beeswax note mid-palate.

Finish: Long-medium finish and quite dry. Bitter orange marmalade and freshly baked biscuits bring a close to the fascinating whisky.