Deanston 19 years 1999 - 2019 #AM130
Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Tasting notes Ruben Luyten - WhiskyNotes: Score 82/100
Nose: similar profile, but this time it focuses more on the malty sweetness, porridge and hints of dough, with less of the fresh orchard fruits. Some candied notes in the background. A bit more honey and vanilla. Overall slightly more mature if you like, but still not a typical 20 year-old.
Mouth: well yes, a sister cask alright. Citrus fruits (especially lemons), green notes and little oak. Plenty of oatmeal, malty notes and digestive cookies. A bit of mint and gravelly chalk to give it more character. Fresh hay.
Finish: good, on sunflower oil, grasses and a pinch of pepper.
Feels rather natural but the malty core and green zesty notes don’t convince me. No complaints, just too common perhaps, there’s similar (younger) whisky for less. Around € 150.