Product Description

A 12-year-old blended Scotch whisky combining premium single malt and single grain whiskies. Features a high proportion of peated malt from the Ardmore Distillery and is matured in American and European oak casks before a final finish in rare Islay casks.

Style/Type

Blended Scotch Whisky

Company/Producer

Teacher’s

Stated Age

12 Years

ABV

40%

Available Sizes

750ml

Label

Deep amber and rich gold

Market Positioning

Premium 12-year-old blend with high malt content and Islay cask finishing, emphasizing complexity and subtle smoke; part of Teacher’s core commemorative range.

Distillery Location

Ardmore (Highland, Scotland)

Expression/Variant

Golden Thistle

Aged Period/Cask

Matured in American and European oak casks, finished in rare Islay casks

Tasting Notes

• Aroma: Aromatic with honey, vanilla, toasted oak, and soft peat smoke.

• Palate: Full-bodied and smooth; flavors of caramelized sugar, dried apricots, and baking spices.

• Finish: Long and warming with lingering oak spice and gentle sweetness.

• Balance/Complexity: Integration of malt sweetness, oak spice, and gentle smoke.

Teachers Golden Thistle Scotch Whisky price in Kolkata

FAQs

• What does “Golden Thistle” represent?

• Inspired by Scotland’s national flower, symbolizing strength and beauty reflected in the whisky’s bold yet smooth character.

• How is it different from Teacher’s Highland Cream?

• Features a 12-year age statement and secondary finishing in Islay casks, unlike NAS Highland Cream.

• Is it very smoky?

• Subtle Highland smoke profile, earthy rather than medicinal, enhanced by Islay cask finish.

• How should I drink it?

• Best enjoyed neat, on the rocks, or with a splash of water to open aromas.

• What food pairs well with it?

• Complements roasted meats like lamb or beef and dark chocolate.

Signature Recipes/Serves

The Thistle Smoke Highball

• Ingredients: 60ml Teacher’s Golden Thistle, 150ml chilled soda water, large orange peel

• Method: Fill a tall glass with large, clear ice. Pour in whisky, top with soda, stir gently. Squeeze orange peel over the glass to highlight citrus and honey notes.

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