Deanston 21 Year Old 1996 (casks 600009 & 10) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
- Distillery
- Deanston
- Region
- Highland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 46%
- Age
- 21 years
- Price
- £122.95
- Community rating
- 5.00 / 5 (2 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Vanilla, Old Wood, Toasted, Honey, Fresh Fruit
- Description
- This 21-year-old Deanston (1996) followed an unconventional path: initial bourbon cask aging followed by finishing in a Koval bourbon cask, creating a hybrid maturation profile. Bottled at 46% ABV by Murray McDavid, it bridges Highland and American oak influences.
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Deanston 21 Year Old 1996 (casks 600009 & 10) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) is a 21-year-old single malt from Deanston (Highland, Scotland), bottled at 46% ABV. Expect vibrant and fruity, sweet and oaky character — vanilla, old wood, toasted, honey. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
This 21-year-old Deanston (1996) followed an unconventional path: initial bourbon cask aging followed by finishing in a Koval bourbon cask, creating a hybrid maturation profile. Bottled at 46% ABV by Murray McDavid, it bridges Highland and American oak influences.
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