Deanston 2008 9 YO Brandy Cask Finish
Deanston 2008 9 YO Brandy Cask Finish, 56.4 %
This official release spent its first 8 years in “traditional oak casks” and then received about a one year long finish in casks that previously held French brandy.
A bit odd that this whisky which was released sometime around early 2018 finds its way to Norway in late 2021.
The Deanston 2008 9 YO Brandy Cask Finish will be available in Norway starting this coming Monday at NOK 1000 (13558901).
Nose: A shy nose with soft oaky notes. There is some fruitiness here. With time also milk chocolate. Hints of cinnamon and nuts.
Taste: Full bodied and dry. A little bitter, rowan berries all the way for me. Red berries and honey.
Finish: Medium long finish. Remains dry and bitter-ish all the way. Cannot find a whole lot else going on actually
Comment: A bit strange with that dominant rowan berry note.
Score 83/100
Sláinte!
-Thomas