Teeling Whiskey
Small batch, big flavour — that is the slogan of Teeling Whiskey. The world’s most-awarded Irish whiskey, Teeling embodies the spirit of innovation, coming up with unconventional twists to the distillation formula. Each small batch bottling is guaranteed to contain a character and depth of flavour unlike anything else.
What type of whiskey is Teeling?
Teeling is an Irish whiskey, meaning that it is distilled in Ireland and must spend a minimum of three years maturing there.
What region is Teeling whiskey from?
The Teeling Whiskey is located in the Liberties, in the heart of Dublin’s Golden Triangle, the city’s historical distilling district.
Is Teeling single malt?
Yes and no. Teeling offers single malt Irish whiskies as well as single grain, single pot still, and small batch blended whiskies.
How is Teeling Whiskey made?
Teeling uses a triple distillation process that can be summed up as follows:
- An 8% alc/vol goes through the first still, producing 30% alc/vol wines.
- The wine from the first distillation goes through a second still, along with foreshots and weak feints from a previous second distillation and foreshots and feints from a previous third distillation, to produce strong feints at approximately 65% alc/vol.
- The strong feint from the second distillation undergoes its third and final distillation to produce an 81-82% alc/vol new make spirit.
What are the ingredients in Teeling Whiskey?
Teeling Single Grain is crafted from a recipe of 95% corn and 5% malted barley, while Teeling Single Malt is distilled from 100% malted barley. The Teeling Single Pot Still is distilled from a mash bill consisting of 50% malted and 50% unmalted barley.
Is Teeling Triple distilled?
Yes. Teeling Whiskey undergoes the triple distillation process to impart a unique character to it.
How long is Teeling aged?
Most Teeling single malts are aged for at least 23 years, while the Teeling Single Grain is aged for at least 15 years.
What per cent alcohol is Teeling?
46% ABV
What are the Teeling Whiskey labels available?
Here are the Teeling Whiskey labels available in Malaysia:
- Teeling Single Malt Whiskey: The unique, award-winning Irish whiskey that made Teeling famous, this 100% malted barley whiskey is aged in five wine casks (Virgin American Oak, Ruby Port, Caravelos White Port, Madeira, and Bourbon) to impart distinctive flavours.
- Teeling Small Batch Whiskey: This whiskey challenges the standards. It undergoes an unconventional cask maturation process that imparts unique flavours.
- Teeling Single Grain Irish Whiskey: This whiskey is column distilled from an unconventional mash bill consisting of 95% corn and 5% malted barley and matured exclusively in American Red Wine casks, imparting a highly distinct red-berry and tannic profile.
- Teeling Single Pot Still: The first whiskey to be distilled in Dublin in nearly 50 years, the Single Pot Still uses an innovative method to create a whiskey that truly embodies the city of Dublin.
- Teeling Spirit of Dublin Irish Poitin: This is the first new release of spirits from a Dublin distillery in over 125 years. It is essentially an unaged single-pot still whiskey crafted from a 50/50 mix of unmalted and malted barley.
- Teeling Blackpitts Peated: Inspired by the old ancient Blackpitts area just behind the new Teeling Whiskey Distillery based in Newmarket, this whiskey uses peat-smoked malt barley to impart a distinctive smoky taste profile.
What does Teeling Irish Whiskey taste like?
Here are some of the tasting notes for Teeling Irish Whiskey:
Teeling Single Malt
It opens with notes of tropical fruits, caramelised sugar, oak spice, and ginger, evolving into a palate of chocolate, mixed berries, and a bouquet of orchard fruits. The finish is long and luxurious, with passionfruit and pineapple. Try it now!
Teeling Small Batch
The aroma tickles the nose with floral notes, vanilla sweetness, rum-raisin, and allspice. The flavour starts with creamy, dried fruits and warming spice and ends on a long, warming finish with balanced oak and spice. Have a taste now!
Teeling Single Grain
It opens with tones of red grape, berry, spice, and sweetness before graduating into a smooth palate with the taste of spice and berry. The finish is uniquely tannic, short, and dry. Try it now!
Teeling Single Pot Still
There is an aroma of fresh fruits, grapefruit, lychee, and spice that opens up into the flavour of peaches, poached pears, thick creaminess, cooked grains, and allspice. It ends on dry spice with muscovado sugar-rich sweetness. Try a taste now!
Teeling Spirit of Dublin Irish Poitin
An aroma of cooked barley honey, fresh batch bread, and fruits of the forest. The palate is fruit and cereal mixed with spice and ends with a soft and delicate yet also dry finish. Savour the unique taste now!
Teeling Blackpitts Peated
The nose opens to BBQ smoke, cloves, butterscotch, and orange peel and then graduates into applewood smoke, honey, allspice, stewed pears, and grilled pineapple. It finishes on salted caramel, wood, and savoury smoke. Try it now!
Is Teeling Whiskey smooth?
Yes, Teeling Whiskey is celebrated for its smooth, balanced flavour, which includes notes of tropical fruit, vanilla, and spice.
Is Teeling Whiskey smokey?
It depends on the label. Teeling Blackpitts Peated has a distinctively smokey palate, which is the result of the peat smoke used to dry out the barley during the malting process.
Food pairings
Here are some food pairings you can try with your Teeling:
- Bread: Lighter breads pair well with the Teeling Single Malt or Pot Still, while wholegrain breads complement The Blackpitts Peated.
- Cheese: Mature cheddars work well with the bourbon-matured Teeling Single Malt. The Blackpitts Peated, on the other hand, pairs perfectly with smoked cheeses, blue cheese, and hard cheddar.
- Seafood: For a unique tasting opportunity, try steaming mussels in a little bit of Blackpitss Peated. You can also pair fresh seafood like salmon with the Teeling Single Malt.
- Meat: Grilled steaks pair well with the Teeling Single Malt, while BBQ meats like ribs or pulled pork match perfectly with both the Single Malt and Single Grain.
- Dessert: A sweet crème brulée (with vanilla, orange, or lemon zest) is the perfect accompaniment to the Teeling Single Pot Still.
How do you drink Teeling Whiskey?
Here are some ways you can enjoy your Teeling:
- Neat: Recommended for beginners, drinking Teeling neat will allow you to appreciate the aromas and flavours.
- On the rocks: Pouring or stirring Teeling over ice will dilute its intensity, making it more approachable. Additionally, the cold will enhance certain flavours.
- With a splash of water: Adding a few drops of water to your Teeling Whiskey can open up the subtler flavours and aromas.
- In a cocktail: Try different cocktail recipes using different Teeling labels to create a unique flavour combination.
Savour Irish innovation with every sip of Teeling
Each bottle of Teeling Whiskey contains a long-standing history of unconventional innovation that still honours the proud tradition of Irish whiskey distilling. Whether it is the Single Pot Still or the Single Malt, every Teeling Whiskey label contains a depth of flavour, aroma, and mouthfeel unlike any other.
Share the true spirit of Dublin with your friends and family at your next gathering, tasting, or party celebration. Check the most affordable Teeling Whiskey price in Malaysia and buy a bottle now!
