Review #168; Scotch #57: Deanston Bordeaux

Deanston Bordeaux

This is a 9 year old Deanston single malt, aged in Bordeaux Red Wine Casks. Bottled with NCF and CS. Lets dive in

ABV: 58.7%

Nose: Red Grapes, Plums, Dark Chocolate, Cereals, Malt,

Palate: Thick Oily Mouthfeel, Strong Grapes, Dark Chocolate, Cereals, Baking Spices, Nutmeg, heat,

Finish: Medium length, Plums, Cereals, Grapes, and chocolate hint.

Rating: 7/10

This is a tasty very fruity forward dram. The wine influence is deep and brings out the sweetness in this dessert whisky. Thanks for reading!

1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out.

2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice.

3 | Bad | Multiple flaws.

4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but better exists.

5 | Good | Good, just fine.

6 | Very Good | A cut above.

7 | Great | Well above average

8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional.

9 | Incredible | An all time favorite

10 | Perfect | Perfect