Deanston 12 Year

Nice nose Nice palate Peaty? finish?

Malty, spice, medium heat, caramel undertones!

Light butterscotch and vanilla nose. Rich but not overpowering. Butterscotch, hint of something citrus. Med body, very drinkable.

Beautiful natural gold color, non-chill-filtered. The 46.3% ABV really shows, the legs on the sides are solid and long-lasting. Nose is delicate but confident, aromas of fresh fruit, honey, raisins, vanilla, with a hint of sherry. Palate is rich, oily, chewy, citrusy, with hints of oak and fresh vanilla. Finish is long, wonderful. Full of citrus and vanilla notes, honey, with oak and a bit of cloves on the back, finishing with a hint of a smoky flavor, the kind you would find in much older drams intermixed with some floral notes. Wonderfully rich, complex, and round. A few drops of water bring more floral and fruit character. The palate becomes sweeter, finish a bit longer, with more vanilla and raisins notes, it is more round, but a bit less interesting. I think the higher ABV does provide an additional dimension to it. Overall, this is an exceptional, very complex and balanced dram. Perhaps one of the best 12-year-old drams I’ve had. Well worth the $80.

Okay, but nothing particularly good to offer