Kristine Rowell
3.5
Straightforward caramel flavor. Molasses notes are present. A bit of spice on the higher notes.
Deanston
Deanston Virgin Oak Cask Strength (2023 Edition)
Whiskey Scotch Highlands No age statement 58.5% ABV
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Deanston Virgin Oak Cask Strength (2023 Edition) is a single malt from the Highlands distillery Deanston, marking the first Cask Strength bottling in its Virgin Oak line. The single malt undergoes initial aging in ex-bourbon barrels, followed by a 12-month maturation in virgin American oak barrels sourced from Kelvin Cooperage. It is bottled at 58.3% ABV and is non-chill filtered. The release occurred in the fall, with the US receiving its allocation in November 2023 through select retailers and online sellers. (SRP $97.99)
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Hallie Kirkpatrick
3.3
Surprisingly smooth for being 46%, it almost tastes watered down.
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