This Deanston 10 year old single malt was finished in casks that had previously held red wine from the world-famous Bordeaux region of France. This wine cask finish has imparted a full-bodied sweetness to the whisky, balancing its creamy, malty notes with splashes of damson, cherry and just a hint of dark chocolate.
Nose: Toffee apple, raspberries, waxy peels, a touch of grist.
Palate: Boozy berry sweetness and toasty oak, plus some dark chocolate mousse later on. A little red chilli heat.
Finish: Peppery on the finish, though its still got strawberry and orange oil for balance.
