Whisky Review
Deanston 2008 12yo Oloroso
RRP: £70-75
ABV: 52.7%
Maturation: Oloroso
"Very dry and warming with dark fruit and spices evident throughout."
Nose:
Strong dark fruit influence. I get black cherries and dark chocolate. Something mocca-esque here due to the creamy and chocolate notes. Treacle and brown sugar evident in the background with a touch of spice.
Taste:
The oloroso jumps forward to present immediate sweetness and warmth on the palate. After that, the spices hit and start to stimulate. Dark fruits and chocolate again. The spice is either nutmeg or cinnamon. Something quite festive about this for sure.
Summary:
Very dry and warming with dark fruit and spices evident throughout. Definitely a winter warmer in my opinion. Fruity and Spicey.
Score:
7/10
Its a very good whisky which has unique qualities. A festive winter warmer. Certainly one worth checking out. I cant score this higher than a 7 as I don't feel its a stand out show-stopper. Its also better than a 6 due to its unique qualities and one you would want to take your time with when you pour a dram of this offering. Worth checking out!
*This whisky was self-purchased and the above review reflects my personal opinions only.
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