description Deanston 18 Year Old Overview
Deanston 18 Year Old is a single malt Scotch whisky produced at the Deanston Distillery in the Highland region of Scotland. This expression undergoes maturation in a combination of ex-bourbon and ex-sherry oak casks for a minimum of 18 years, creating a spirit with notes of honey, dried fruits, and subtle spice. The Deanston Distillery, originally established as a cotton mill in 1785 before being converted to whisky production in 1965, is known for using traditional methods and its own water source from the River Teith, while operating as one of the few distilleries with its own on-site heritage hydro-electric power facility.
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Is Deanston 18 matured in both bourbon and sherry casks?
The standard Deanston 18 is centered on ex-bourbon maturation, including finishing in first-fill Kentucky bourbon casks. It is therefore more associated with honey, vanilla, wax, and citrus than with a strongly sherried dried-fruit profile.
What strength is Deanston 18 bottled at?
Deanston 18 is bottled at 46.3% ABV. It is also presented without chill filtration, consistent with several core single malts from the same producer.
Where is Deanston Distillery?
Deanston is a Highland distillery housed in a former cotton mill beside the River Teith in Doune, Scotland. Its waxy, honeyed spirit character is especially noticeable in bourbon-led releases such as the 18 Year Old.
How does Deanston 18 differ from Deanston 12?
Both express Deanston's honeyed, waxy house style, but the 18 spends six additional stated years in maturation and receives prominent first-fill bourbon influence. Expect more developed oak, vanilla, citrus, and spice than in the younger 12 Year Old.
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