Deanston Kentucky Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 70cl

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Big thanks to Brian, Serge, and to whoever game me the mini of the 10yo Scottish Wildlife, I'm afraid I can't for the life of me remember who it was.

Deanston Kentucky Cask Matured (40%, OB 2021) – The Daily Dram Deanston Kentucky Cask Matured (40%, OB 2021) – The Daily Dram

Palate: Here it does feel more spirity, but it’s mostly along the same lines. Green apples, honey, grapefruit juice, and only a tiny bit of vanilla. The mouthfeel is decent, certainly not as thin as other whiskies at 40%. If we decide not to exercise or enforce any right or provision of these Terms, such decision shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. A last Craig' and we'll call this a session. Indeed no OBs on the table, but do we need them? I cannot even remember to whom Dewar's belong these days, tell me about 'a brand'… Balblair 18 yo 2002/2020 (51.7%, Single Malts of Scotland, Elixir Distillers, for The Nectar, hogshead, cask #20100, 200 bottles) Late Bottled Brandy 27 yo 1993/2020 (52.3%, Thompson Bros for whic.de, Tasting Circle, 187 bottles)Our Service is an online platform which provides Members with information (e.g. bottle facts, market-indices, market values and prices) on (mostly) whisky and allows Members to add information to the platform. We do not sell, nor does the Service provide any option to buy, any alcoholic products.

Deanston Virgin Oak — DRAMFACE Deanston Virgin Oak — DRAMFACE

I’ve mentioned bourbon a lot here, and this isn’t like drinking that particular whiskey from our American friends with its completely different mash bill. If you try it alongside one like I’ve done, you’ll see how different they are. However, it does share a little of the wood-driven characteristics I don’t get on with so well. Other people who enjoy their virgin oak scotches and bourbons would enjoy this much more than I do. I had no plans to change my decision of looking past Deanston Virgin Oak until I happened to be looking for a podcast to listen to for my Sunday morning long run. Competitive running has been a part of my life for a number of years and the weekly long run is an essential, but at times a tedious, necessity. Finding an interesting podcast that can while away those couple of hours makes it much more enjoyable.Redbreast 30 yo 1989/2020 (57.2%, OB for The Whisky Exchange, Port cask, cask #38635, 444 bottles) - WF92 I know I've literally floored you with that headline de la muerte. One day, they'll mention it in books and even have it on Topito: "The Ten Laziest Headline Ever". Let's see what we'd have today…

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It's been a 2 year finish, so almost double-maturation, although I'm afraid no one's ever come up with a proper definition of what's a finishing vs double maturation. Colour: gold. Nose: oh, after the fresh fruits we're rather having the pastries and other fine specialties made thereof, first and foremost cassata and that thing we call 'brie au kirsch', which is not cheese at all mind you. Whiffs of warm focaccia, a touch of concrete and metal polish, walnut wine, blond pipe tobacco (I remember Amsterdamer), cherry stem tea… I find this nose awesomely complex, so far, this baby clearly stands up to the fruit bomb. With water: what a glorious sherry barrel! Looks like they've used good quality oloroso here, from a good tonneleria. Unless it came straight from a Scottish cooperage. Anyway, the nose didn't change much, it just became even more complex and with rather more citrus, and mosses… Mouth (neat): notes of eucalyptus and perhaps myrtle, a very curious earthiness, surely many walnuts, a little mustard, grapefruits, some kind of spicy cough medicine, crunching pine needles… It's very singular and most lovable. I would have believed this was ex-Madeira wood. With water: works but you have to be careful and not make it a tad too leafy and leathery. Finish: long. Herbal teas, zests, nutmeg, cinnamon… And myrtle. We've come full circle. Comments: we're extremely close to perfection. If you like dry Madeira wine… I believe that's the collective noun for Caol Ila. At least it feels correct when you realise a sufficient quantity of samples have amassed on your shelves to do a wee Whiskyfun sesh. We're anticipating impeccable distillate, consistency and purity… I absolutely love this practice, whether I guess closely or not, and I’ve rediscovered multiple enjoyable whiskies I’d just forgotten; things like an indie Glen Ord, Dingle and the famously misspelled Wemyss Untold Riches Bunnahabain [sic] 28yo. I have also come a cropper from my laziness, like a particularly over-filled dram of Daftmill; the last on hand. Easy come… Mouth (neat): yes, very Tomatin, very sharp in a good way, acidic, blade-y. Actually, it's more on unripe green fruits and lemons, which indeed, reminds me of those chilled verdejo (or verdelho) you could drink with langoustines in coastal Spain or Portugal. With water: rounder, fruitier, and this time we're even closer to 'Tomatin' (fruit salad here) with just a touch of rose jelly or gewurztraminer. Probably from the verdejo this time. Finish: rather long, fresh and refreshing – but not a 61.2%. Comments: a very interesting set-up where the wine cask may have added 'more of the whisky' instead of complementing it, if you see what I mean. Next, a Clynelish wax finish? Really cool and good. I totally hate it that I would enjoy these modern concoctions so much. I really need a shrink. Or a last Blair Athol (for the road…)

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Deanston Virgin Oak Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 70 cl Deanston Virgin Oak Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 70 cl

Sometimes you just cannot beat a good Caol Ila session. They may not always score the highest, but I find it one of the most comforting and reassuring distillates to sit and nose away at. And, in times such as these, don't we all need a little comfort and reassurance? Among the big winners in the evening were Glenmorangie who won 2 gold award medals for Glenmorangie The Signet and The Accord, their 12 year old Single Malt.North Star Spirits were celebrated for their haul of awards as Independent Bottler of the Year and also for collecting three Gold Medals for their Spica 40 Year Old Blend, Supersonic Mach 4 Blended Malt and for their 11 year old Bunnahabhain Single Malt Single Cask bottling. Light alcohols, drinkable, floral-furktovy, youth is not so noticeable (except in color, but not coloration causes only respect). Over 300 people joined in the St Andrews Day dinner and celebration which paired a three course Scottish meal paired with Scotch Whisky supplied by Johnnie Walker, Glen Garioch and Glen Scotia distilleries.Without prejudice to the section Liability below, the Service may be temporarily unavailable during maintenance, updates, etc. We shall make reasonable efforts to inform you of any unavailability due to maintenance or updates. BRONZE MEDAL AWARD: Select Grain Series 13yo North British (Murca Tawny Port Finish); Murray McDavid Nothing in the Terms shall exclude or limit our liability for fraudulent misrepresentation or for death or personal injury resulting from gross negligence or willful misconduct by us. Sweetness 8 out of 10, cloves, freshly cut young tree branch, Abbot pear, brewiness, tannins, foliage, very light when consumed, clove bitterness, citruses, caramel, other orchard and fruit motifs, woody honey.