Deanston Mill 8 Year Old / Bot.1980s Highland Whisky
- Distillery
- Deanston
- Region
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- ABV
- 40%
- Price
- £299
- Tasting notes
- Malt Extract, Vanilla, Fresh Fruit, Hay-like
- Description
- This 8-year-old Deanston Mill expression from the 1980s represents the distillery in its earlier years of production, before the removal of 'Mill' from the label. At 40% ABV as a distillery bottling, it captures the Highland character Deanston was developing during a formative period in its history. A rare window into Deanston's house style before modern refinements in distillation and maturation.
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Deanston Mill 8 Year Old / Bot.1980s Highland Whisky is a from Deanston (United Kingdom), bottled at 40% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and delicately floral character — malt extract, vanilla, fresh fruit, hay-like. An approachable dram, ideal for newcomers and casual sippers. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
This 8-year-old Deanston Mill expression from the 1980s represents the distillery in its earlier years of production, before the removal of 'Mill' from the label. At 40% ABV as a distillery bottling, it captures the Highland character Deanston was developing during a formative period in its history. A rare window into Deanston's house style before modern refinements in distillation and maturation.
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