Deanston 1991 Muscat Cask Finish 28 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Deanston 1991 Muscat Cask Finish 28 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)
Volume: 700ml           ABV: 45%           Age: 28 Years Old            Country: Scotland
The Deanston Distillery is located on the banks of the River Teith, eight miles from the town of Stirling. It is the largest distillery owned by Burn Stewart Distillers Ltd, who also own Bunnahabhain Distillery and Tobermory distillery. Deanston Distillery was traditionally a working mill but was transformed into a distillery in 1966. The constant supply of pure water from the River Teith contributed to the decision to turn the mill into a distillery and Deanston is now one of only a handful of distilleries in Scotland to be self-sufficient in electricity, with power generated by an onsite hydro-electroc facility. Deanston sits in the Highland single malt region of Scotland and produces whisky which is handmade by ten local craftsmen. You should expect a bouquet of flavours, honey, cloves, ginger. Like a herbal tonic this malt is heavy and malty with medicinal characters.
A limited edition release from one of our favourite distilleries. After an initial maturation in ex-Bourbon oak this whisky is given a finishing period of two years in Muscat wine casks, after 28 years it was bottled at 45% ABV. Hurray for Deanston!
Our Tasting Notes
Nose: Orchard fruits of stewed apple and ripe peaches, plenty of malted barely and buttery shortbread.
Palate: Rich and satisfying, oily, lemon tart and flourless orange cake.
Finish: Short and drying, some bitter chocolate and rich oak.