A very famous blended whisky, a rather good blend too. Jim Murray awarded Teacher's Highland Cream 90 points in his Whisky Bible.
Fruity, malty aromas. Just a hint of peat smoke with a good dollop of gooey toffee.
Soft smoke, barley malt and manuka honey. Hints of Malt-driven palate with soft spices.
Malt and smoke on the finish. Classic.
Of all of the different types of alcohol I've tried— this is the best. From Ale, Lager, Vodka, Cognac and of course... whisky; This is what I find myself coming back to. I'd happily fork over some extra cash if the price ever rises. Buy this!
Do I profess to be a sophisticated Scotch drinker.....simply put no, but what I do know is what flavors, tastes and aromas I like. Teacher's simply has a lot of what I like in a Whisky! If you're new to Scotch this is a must try, I've spent 4 times more on a highly rated Single Malt that left me deeply disappointed and is till sitting on the shelf. Teacher's is easy on the tongue and smooth all the away down with a slightly smoky after taste, do yourself a favor and don't rule it out.
Not a peat bomb (but more peaty than most standard blends) - more like a dry and discrete smokiness compared to islaywhiskies and thet let some of the dry fruits, maltiness and oak take part on the palate too - easy but in this case distinct markers of good allround whisky in my opininon. Good for the price and differs from the mainstream blends like Grant's, Famous, Ballantine's, Bell's, JW Red.. Besides Islay Mist the best blended whisky I've tried.
Always had a soft spot for this one. It comes across as honest and well made. When it's good I find notes of mellow oak, bacon, smoke (not Islay smoke but rather dry highland smoke) and dried fruits and vanilla, some hint of honey and even sherry. The mouth-feel is substantial and the finish okay (when you get a good bottle) and even great (when you get a great bottle). I refer everyone to the great Ralfy (online)as regards to batch variation and reviews of teacher's overall (he's done two; one in 2009 I think, and another in 2013)...
On the west coast of Canada I haven't come across Teacher's very often. In that price range it's Grant's, Ballantine's, Dewar's most of the time and Dewar's is my preferred choice. This was about $3 less on the day so gave it a try. I liked the promises of peat in the nose and the initial taste delivered but it quickly turned into a pure grain alcohol, I could have been drinking vodka as the taste evaporated. I'll stick with Dewar's, it's more consistent from start to finish.
