Created for Heart of Midlothian, this 19-year-old Deanston was matured in a refill ex-bourbon barrel. The cask leaves room for the mature Highland spirit to show its weight and texture, with ginger, treacle, dried fruit and toasted oak providing depth.
Tasting notes
Spiced
Cereal
Nose
Lots of spice and warming ginger rise on the nose, supported by Jamaica cake, golden syrup and rich raisins.
Palate
The palate is full-bodied and vibrant, with layers of nutmeg, treacle and toasted oak adding depth.
Finish
The finish is long and robust, leaving lingering spice and dried fruit sweetness.
The distillery
Deanston
A former cotton mill, Deanston Distillery was founded in 1966 and is located near the village of Doune in Perthshire. The distillery is powered by its own hydro turbine on the River Teith, generating energy to supply the site and even export surplus electricity.
Production techniques, including an open-topped mash tun, extended fermentation and slow distillation, play an important role in shaping the spirit. The resulting Highland single malt is known for its signature waxy texture, complemented by honeyed and fruity notes.
We seek out Deanston not only for the quality of its spirit, but also for its signature waxy character. This carries confidently through maturation and rewards exploration in a range of cask styles.
The Highlands are Scotland's largest whisky producing region, covering a vast geographical area of the mainland along with many of Scotland's whisky producing islands. Distilleries are found across diverse landscapes, creating one of the most geographically varied whisky producing areas in Scotland.
Highland whiskies are known for their wide range of styles and flavour profiles. Expressions can vary from light and floral to rich, malty and coastal, reflecting both the broad geography of the region and the distinctive production methods of individual distilleries.
This versatility makes Highland whisky rewarding for independent bottling. Their broad spectrum of spirit styles responds exceptionally well to a variety of cask types, giving opportunities to explore the interplay between distillery character and cask influence.
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Full specification
Category
Single malt Scotch whisky
Distillery
Deanston
Region
Highlands
Country
Scotland
Age
19 years
Distilled
25 September 2006
Bottled
2025
Strength
53.5% ABV
Original outturn
168 bottles
Cask number
636
Cask
Refill Ex-Bourbon Barrel
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