Teacher’s, the Scotch whisky brand owned by Suntory Global Spirits, has introduced its first range of Highland Single Malts in India, expanding its premium whisky portfolio with three expressions aged 12, 15 and 18 years. Distilled and matured at The Ardmore Distillery in the Scottish Highlands, the new collection showcases the malt whisky character that has traditionally contributed to the distinctive taste of Teacher’s blended Scotch whiskies.
The newly launched range features three age-statement expressions, each offering a different maturation profile. Teacher’s 12-Year-Old is matured in ex-bourbon casks, bringing notes associated with honey, vanilla and gentle sweetness. The 15-Year-Old offers greater depth and complexity through extended maturation, while the 18-Year-Old is finished in Oloroso sherry casks, adding layers of fruit, spice and oak to its flavour profile.
The collection combines the characteristic gentle smokiness of Highland malt whisky with sweetness and maturation-led complexity. Through these expressions, Teacher’s aims to introduce Indian consumers to the single malt spirits that have helped shape the brand’s established blended Scotch whisky character.
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Commenting on the launch, Nobukazu Aoki, Marketing Director and Head of Innovations at Suntory Global Spirits India, said India has played an important role in the Teacher’s story for generations. He described the introduction of the single malt range as a significant milestone, giving consumers an opportunity to experience the Highland malt whiskies that have long influenced the brand’s distinctive character.
Aoki also highlighted India’s growing appreciation for premium Scotch and single malt expressions, noting that the launch reflects the market’s importance to the company and the enduring strength of Teacher’s in the country.
The introduction of the 12, 15 and 18-year-old expressions marks a strategic expansion for Teacher’s in India’s increasingly competitive premium Scotch whisky segment, as international brands seek to attract consumers exploring aged and single malt whiskies.
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