Price: $69.99
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Deanston was first established in 1785 as a cotton mill on the banks of the River Teith. The mill flourished and the surrounding small village grew into a thriving community. The cotton mill closed in 1965, but its prime location and access to fresh water made it the perfect location for a whiskey distillery. Today, Deanston is still the heart of the community and crafts artisan single malt Scotch whiskies using traditional Scottish ingredients and distillation techniques. Its abundant access to fresh water and practice of aging in Kentucky-made oak barrels give the whiskies the sweet, honeyed flavors for which the brand is known.
The nose immediately indicates the depth and complexity of this whisky: caramel, praline, Nutella, figs, raspberry jam, candied rose petal, Concord grape jelly, dark chocolate-dipped gingerbread, and leather book bindings all waft from the glass, and then appear at the first sip, buttressed by more spice, marmalade, pecans, coffee, and a touch of tobacco. The body is silky and pleasurable. It finishes with dried ginger, tobacco, mocha, and savory oak -- nuanced and perfectly balanced.
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