Deanston 26 Year Old 1996 (cask 1521) (Limited)
- Distillery
- Deanston
- Region
- Highland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 49.7%
- Age
- 26 years
- Price
- £198.95
- Community rating
- 5.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Vanilla, Honey, Malt Extract, Toasted, Old Wood
- Description
- Deanston's 26-year-old bourbon-cask single malt was distilled in 1996 and bottled by LIMITED in 2023, representing a full generation of Highland maturation. The extended aging mellows Deanston's typically fruity, creamy character while introducing oak tannins and warming vanilla notes. This is a reflective dram for those who appreciate how time reshapes spirit into something more complex than its origins.
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Deanston 26 Year Old 1996 (cask 1521) (Limited) is a 26-year-old single malt from Deanston (Highland, Scotland), bottled at 49.7% ABV. Expect sweet, oaky and gentle spice character — vanilla, honey, malt extract, toasted. A well-balanced whisky that appeals to both newcomers and enthusiasts. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Deanston's 26-year-old bourbon-cask single malt was distilled in 1996 and bottled by LIMITED in 2023, representing a full generation of Highland maturation. The extended aging mellows Deanston's typically fruity, creamy character while introducing oak tannins and warming vanilla notes. This is a reflective dram for those who appreciate how time reshapes spirit into something more complex than its origins.
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