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Deanston 10 Year Pedro Ximenez
Single Malt — Highland, Scotland
Reviewed
March 31, 2022 (edited December 19, 2022)
Nose - Dark dried syrupy stone fruits, syrupy sweet raisins/prunes, toffee, candied ginger, hint of orange (w/ water) Same, but has this extra effervescence vibe like sparkling mineral water
Taste - Sweet dark raisins/prunes, chocolate, toffee, ginger heat/tingle, chocolate covered candied ginger/orange peels, touch of salt (w/ water) Softens the initial heat, but just delays it until the end, still quite sweet, not as syrupy mouthfeel, but otherwise the same
Finish - Lingering heat, dark syrupy sweetness of raisins/prunes lingers, wisp of orange (w/ water) Same
Score - 83/100
Final Thoughts - This one definitely screamed sweet PX finish/maturation as it was dark syrupy raisins/prunes from start to finish. Sadly it was a bit on the sweet side & felt like a dessert pour that would be best enjoyed with some super dark, bitter chocolate to help tame the sweetness a bit. It handled water quite well in that the flavors didn't drastically change, but it still remained quite sweet. This is tasty, but I think I'd reserve this for a dessert pour versus something I'd reach for regularly.
Would I drink it if offered? - Yes
Would I specifically order it? - Maybe
Would I buy a bottle? - No
NOTE - All reviews are done without factoring in price.
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I'm no big fan of Deanston - drowning it in PX sherry sounds appealing :-)