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October 5, 2015
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October 15, 2015Teerenpeli 10 year old review


Official photo of the 10yo by Teerenpeli
Finnish whisky producer Teerenpeli released the first Finnish 10 year old single malt in 10/10/2015. Well, actually they did offer a cask strength version of a 10 year old whisky in 2014, but this newest version is going to be released for retail also. The cask strength version (ABV: 58,5%) was served in Teerenpeli restaurants 5th of February in 2014, straight from 16 liter oak casks marinated with PX sherry. Before that, the whisky had been matured in Ex-Bourbon casks. Part of Finnish whisky history, so it’s a shame I didn’t get a chance to try it.
The official 10 year old bottling by Teerenpeli, for retail markets, has been matured in a combination of bourbon and sherry casks. It was first launched in Whisky Show London on 3rd of October 2015, accompanied by whisky writer Ian Buxton. As I mentioned before, the Finnish premiere was in 10th of October. The whisky will be available in Finnish retail market (state owned liquor stores called Alko) in November 2015. For wider audience: it will be available in The Whisky Exchange in near future.
BOYHOOD of Finnish whisky
I only tried a 1 cl sample, so this is a quick review of Teerenpeli 10 year old. I will edit my review as soon as I try it again – and I will. This has surely been a meaningful journey for Finnish whisky enthusiasts and pioneers. When putting it into perspective, it feels like Boyhood – the movie. It has been a pleasure watching the progress of whisky in Finland, and especially the progress of Teerenpeli. Just like the movie Boyhood, the journey has been experimental and touching. Filled with pioneer attitude, love and commitment for the product in question.
Famous whisky author in Finland, Jarkko Nikkanen states:
“A huge step forward from the eight-year! All the pieces are falling into place.”
I definitely agree with Jarkko.