Stop number 98 on the SDT is Teaninich. For a history on this Highland distillery, see @LeeEvolved’s review just before mine. Thanks for doing the research for me Lee! Part of the Flora and Fauna series by Diageo, this single malt is bottled at 43% ABV and most likely has colorant added making it a golden straw color and being 43% it is surely chill filtered. The nose is somewhat light, but rich. Concord and white grapes, dark berries. A bit of a confectionary feel to it. A little nutty like pecan or hazelnut. Sherry notes, mostly figs and raisins. Floral honey, light lemon oil, green tea and faint mint. A pinch of coffee grounds together with hazelnut and vanilla creamer. The palate is sweet and bitter at the same time, but it definitely leans to the bitter side. Pepper and very little oak, if any. Licorice, light sherry notes, nutmeg and hazelnut. Orange oil and a hint of lemon. A malty taste but not too strong. A medium bodied mouthfeel that is dry but a little creamy. The finish is medium long with tea, licorice, nutmeg and nougat. I rather enjoyed the nose. Not great, but good. The palate was a touch too bitter and not very cohesive. I do like the style, but it was a miss. Not a swing and miss, but more like a foul down the 3rd base line. Overall it’s not too bad and I can see its appeal as a blending component. A decent price at $55, but a tough buy at that price. I would turn down a dram if there wasn’t anything better on the table, but I’m not running out to buy it either. 3.25 and thanks to @Telex for the sample. Cheers