Whisky Advice

Bottled 2006.

Colour: Amber.

Nose: Perhaps a tad understated. You get oak straight up and then a really complex range of flavours. Bran and peaches with hints of heather honey and a dash of orange chocolate. 19

Taste: Milk chocolate with peach and orange pieces and a hint of oak on the back palate. 21
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Origin: Scotland
Region: Highlands (Doune, Perthshire)
Owner: Burn Stewart Distillers
Distillery: Deanston Disitillery
Type: Single Malt
Age: 12 years

Bottled 2009.

Colour: Pale Straw.

Nose: A savoury, light fruit and nut introduction tells you straight away this whisky is going to be a gentle and kind mistress. Further inspection reveals dried apricot and citrus notes, some cereal with hints of coconut and crisp granny smith apples. 21

Taste: The liquid hits the front palate straight away, sweet but not sticky. (continue reading…)