Deanston 14 Year Organic

Nose: Heavy on the cedarwood, a briny, seaweedy twist. Palate: Spicy cedarwood initially, with a fruity almost tropical flavour underneath. Finish: Lingering white pepper and sea salt. Borders on becoming savoury. Notes: a mixed bag of things. The palate, nose and finish all sound like I'm describing 3 different whiskies. It's interesting but not something I'd have in my collection.

Evokes: A burnt caramel truffle in a cedar forest. Reminds me of how all whiskies tasted to me before I figured out that, actually, I quite enjoy whisky.

Starts almost sweet, but with a spicy finish.

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Nose. Fresh, sweet vanilla (but not a lot else?). Palate. Honey, woody notes (oak?) and a little orange. (The sweetness is a little overpowering.) Finish. Cream at first, leading into black pepper. Easy drinking but not particularly complex.

Incredibly clean and light for 14yo.

Nose: Acetone/chemical. Woody Palate: Smooth, tropical fruit, oak & vanilla, woody Finish: Creamy, black pepper. Citrus and sour on the aftertaste. This has a very long, but exceptionally dry finish.