Deanston Virgin Oak Cask Strength
Deanston
Tasting Notes
Deanston's Virgin Oak Cask Strength whisky is a bold and robust single malt that packs a flavorful punch. Initially aged in bourbon barrels, the spirit then spends time in virgin American oak casks, imparting layers of intense spice, citrus, and orchard fruit notes. On the nose, it greets with a robust blend of woody spice, toasted oak, vanilla cream, and sweet poached fruit aromas. The palate is oily and rich, with a waxy mouthfeel carrying flavors of malt, citrus peels, soft fudge, crisp orchard fruits, and floral blossoms. The finish is long and spicy, offering warming notes of clove, cinnamon sticks, spiced honey, and lemon balm. This cask-strength offering, bottled at a hearty 58.5% ABV, is a complex and flavor-packed dram that truly showcases the influence of virgin oak casks. Adding a drop of water can help unlock the whisky's full potential and depth of flavors.