Deanston 40 Year Old – Cask Strength (2016)

Deanston 40 Year Old – Cask Strength (2016)

This Deanston 40 Year Old is an exceptional Highland single malt that showcases the true power of long-term maturation. Distilled in the 1970s and bottled at cask strength in 2016 , this release ranks among the absolute best Deanston has ever released.

After decades of maturation, the whisky was finished for 10 years in Oloroso sherry butts , resulting in impressive depth and complexity. Expect rich aromas of dark raisins, old wood, nuts, cocoa, and candied orange peel , supported by an elegant spiciness and a long, warm finish.

With a limited edition of only 480 bottles worldwide and a Whiskybase score of 90.59/100 , this isn't a whisky for the masses, but a bottle for the true enthusiast and collector. Powerful, layered, and perfectly balanced—a quiet great among 40-year-old single malts.

Specifications:

• Distillery: Deanston

• Age: 40 years

• Bottling: 2016

• Alcohol: 45.6% (Cask Strength)

• Barrel Maturation: Oloroso sherry butt finish (10 years)

• Edition: 480 bottles

• Content: 700 ml