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Deanston Sherry Cask Finish Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 46.3% ABV, 70cl
Scotch Whisky: Deanston Sherry Cask Finish is a Highland single malt matured in ex-bourbon casks and finished in Oloroso sherry casks from Spain. The listing describes vanilla and honey alongside dried fruit, toasted nuts and spice, with a waxy character.
At a glance
- The listing describes a two-stage cask profile, starting in ex-bourbon casks and finishing in Oloroso sherry casks.
- Tasting notes include vanilla, honey, dried figs, dates, toasted nuts and lingering spice.
- At 46.3% ABV and non-chill filtered, it is presented as a full-textured whisky.
- The maker suggests serving it neat or using it in an Old Fashioned or Whisky Sour.
Often bought together
Pros and cons
Pros
- The stated bourbon-to-Oloroso cask sequence offers a clear contrast between honeyed notes and dried-fruit, nut and spice notes.
- A 70cl bottle at 46.3% ABV suits drinkers seeking a higher-strength single malt.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Type | Single Malt Scotch Whisky |
|---|---|
| Region | Highland |
| Bottle volume | 70cl |
| Alcohol strength | 46.3% vol |
| Initial cask maturation | ex-bourbon casks |
|---|---|
| Cask finish | Oloroso Sherry from Spain |
| Filtration | non-chill filtered |
| Colour | naturally coloured |
What to know before buying
- Tasting notes and production details are manufacturer and listing claims, not independently verified assessments. The exact maturation duration is not stated.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Drinkers interested in Highland single malts with both bourbon-cask sweetness and Oloroso sherry influence.
- Whisky drinkers who prefer a stated strength of 46.3% ABV and a non-chill-filtered bottling.
Less suited to
- Buyers looking for a stated age or an independently verified tasting profile, as neither is provided.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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Customer feedback describes the whisky positively as a single malt and mentions value for money. Feedback on flavour is mixed, so the listed notes of sweetness, dried fruit and spice may not suit every palate. The aggregate ratings lean favourable but include some lower ratings, and do not explain individual preferences.
Positive themes
- Customers describe it as a wonderful single malt.
- Value for money is mentioned positively.
Mixed feedback
- Customer feedback on flavour is mixed.
Frequently asked questions
What casks are used for this Deanston whisky?
The listing says it is first matured in ex-bourbon casks and then finished in Oloroso sherry casks from Spain.
What flavour notes does the listing describe?
It lists vanilla and honey, followed by dried figs, dates, toasted nuts and lingering spice, alongside a waxy character.
How is the whisky described as best served?
The maker suggests sipping it neat or trying it in an Old Fashioned or a Whisky Sour.
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