Whisky Focus - Deanston 18 Year Old

Deanston adds 18 year old expression to its core range.

Burn Stewart Distillers has released a new permanent addition to the Deanston core range of whiskies, the Deanston 18 Year Old.

The new Deanston 18 Year Old began its journey in hogshead casks before being finished in first fill Kentucky bourbon casks, specially selected by Master Blender, Ian MacMillan. The casks were then returned to the vaulted warehouse at Deanston Distillery, the former cotton mill which was transformed in 1966 and has been producing a handcrafted, natural colour Highland single malt whisky ever since.

The liquid slept here undisturbed within metre-thick stone walls, which helped to create the perfect conditions to ensure a smooth, even maturation year round.

Unchill-filtered and bottled at 46.3% ABV, Burn Stewart tell me that the whisky showcases Deanston’s signature profile of sweet, honeyed fruit with a deep, rich finish and is distinguished by its aromatic and balanced notes of American oak and hints of tobacco and nutmeg.

Ian MacMillan, commented: "Like every malt we produce at Deanston, we’re proud to say that the 18 Year Old is deeply rooted in the history and tradition of the distillery. From the barley grown in the local fields, to the water sourced from the River Teith, only the best Scottish ingredients are used to create this unique single malt.

"Its distinct and robust flavour combinations make it a very accessible dram, one which can be enjoyed by both old and new lovers of Deanston Whisky. The 18 Year Old reflects the very best that nature, knowledge and patience has to offer.”

The new Deanston 18 year old will be available in the UK and across select international territories including Europe, North America and Asia. It will be available from whisky specialist shops such as The Whisky Exchange RRP £80.
 

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