Deanston 25 Year Old 1996 (cask 18697) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
- Distillery
- Deanston
- Region
- Highland
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 50%
- Age
- 25 years
- Price
- £161.83
- Community rating
- 3.00 / 5 (1 ratings)
- Tasting notes
- Old Wood, Honey, Vanilla, Malt Extract, Toasted
- Description
- A singular rating of 3.0 paints a broad picture for Deanston 25 Year Old 1996. Priced at £161.83, this Highland single malt boasts an ABV of 50.0% and notes of 'Old Wood' and 'Honey'. A twenty-five-year journey results in something that might be worth the splurge, or simply a number's favorite.
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✦ Neatly Summary
Deanston 25 Year Old 1996 (cask 18697) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) is a 25-year-old single malt from Deanston (Highland, Scotland), bottled at 50% ABV. Expect sweet, oaky and gentle spice character — old wood, honey, vanilla, malt extract. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
A singular rating of 3.0 paints a broad picture for Deanston 25 Year Old 1996. Priced at £161.83, this Highland single malt boasts an ABV of 50.0% and notes of 'Old Wood' and 'Honey'. A twenty-five-year journey results in something that might be worth the splurge, or simply a number's favorite.
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