| Rating | 94 |
| Style |
Scotch Whiskey |
| Classification | Single Malt |
| Age Statement | 12 Years |
| Produced In | Scotland |
| ABV | 46.3% |
| Availability | Year Round |
| Price | $90.00 |
| Reviewed By | |
| Reviewed | 2024-08-01 |
Deanston 12 Year Whisky Review
This Highland single malt checks all the boxes of a textbook Scotch without feeling underwhelming or ordinary. Aged in ex-bourbon casks and bottled at a precise 46.3 percent ABV, Deanston 12 Year delivers a medley of sweet red berries, stone fruits, and a touch of oak char on the nose and palate, culminating in a long, spicy finish. All things considered, this is a shining example of a 12-year-old Scotch. Enjoy it as a neat pour or served over a large rock of ice.
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