Deanston 18 Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Deanston Single Malt Scotch 18 Yr

• Description: This Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky from Deanston has been matured for a minimum of 18 years, primarily in ex-bourbon casks. Bottled at 46.3% ABV and non-chill filtered with natural color, it showcases the distillery's signature waxy character and the influence of long maturation in quality oak. Deanston, a former cotton mill, utilizes traditional methods and the pure water of the River Teith to create its distinct spirit.

• Awards and Ratings: The Deanston 18 Year Old has received significant recognition, including:

  • Winner of The Whisky Exchange "Whisky of the Year" 2022.
  • Gold Medal at the International Spirits Challenge.
  • Gold Medal at the Scotch Whisky Masters.
  • Consistently high ratings from whisky publications, often scoring in the high 80s to low 90s.

• Tasting Notes:

  • Aroma: Quite aromatic with balanced American oak notes. Expect floral, malty, and grassy hints alongside vanilla, honey, and subtle notes of tobacco and nutmeg. Some detect ripe honeydew melon and a touch of flint.
  • Palate: Sweet and spicy, with flavors of citrus, barley sugar, gingerbread, Manuka honey, and white pepper. A creamy texture with notes of stewed apple, pear, and a hint of aniseed.
  • Finish: Dry and spicy with a warming, gingery, honeyed tail. Some find notes of apple peel, lemon zest, and a lingering spice.

• Summary: The Deanston 18 Year Old is an award-winning and highly regarded Highland single malt celebrated for its balance and complexity achieved through extended bourbon cask maturation. It offers an aromatic nose with floral and honeyed notes, a sweet and spicy palate with fruity and warming flavors, and a dry, lingering finish with a touch of ginger and honey. It's a well-matured expression that beautifully showcases the Deanston distillery's character.