Deanston 10-year-old

A bit pungent, distinctly woody for my taste, but definitely not a bad whisky with strong notes of dates, figs, honey, overripe fruit, raisins and red grapes. The woodiness is quite reminiscent of the Virgin oak version.

Very complex, well composed, good barrel selection and well integrated wine barrel, compared to the younger barrel-strong wine barrel aging much more harmonious, delicious

aroma: sulfur, cherry skin, fermented cherry, lightly fermented strawberry compote, red berries, red apples, rhubarb, berry compote, a little cinnamon and oak, orange, tobacco, wonderful nose 88 Taste: intense, spicy, wine flavor, mass of red berries, raisins, ginger, dark honey, Deanston profile is felt, but also a big influence of wine barrels, quince, pepper, caramel syrup. Intense spicy flavor 86.5 Finish: pleasant, buckwheat honey, red berries, spices 86

A mix of fully matured and finished whiskies in Bordeaux red wine casks. As a big fan of Deanston but no so of the red wine cask maturation, I do not know what to expect, let´s see.

It arrives with malt and sweetness and subtle red wine notes. In the taste it is then accompanied by the dryness of the Bordeaux wine. The finish is medium long. To me it is a very good expression of Deanston and a dram I could drink everyday.

In the glass a Deanston with a finish in a red wine barrel from Bordeaux. The whisky comes from the bottling year 2019 and was bottled at a strength of 56.3% vol. When it was ten years old. The whisky shows itself in the glass in terms of color in the range of red-brown and with medium viscosity.

Deanston Bordeaux Red Wine Cask was made using traditional methods. The 10-year-old single malt matured in Bordeaux red wine barrels, which is clearly evident in the aroma.

Deanston 10 YO Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish Place of Origin: Scotland Region: Highland Producer and bottler: Deanston Distillery (Distell Ltd.) Category: Single Malt ABV: 46.3% Volume: 700 ml (Travel Retail) The date of bottling: ? Type of casks: combination of ex-bourbon casks + ex-Bordeaux red wine cask finish and alcohols aged exclusively in Bordeaux red wine cask Min. aging: 10 years Hol. filtration: not carried out Dye: none On the nose we are immediately greeted by an exceptional degree of richness and harmony with a “symphony” of berry aromas (red grapes, raisins, dates, figs, cocktail cherries, plum and lingonberry jam, red currants, red wine gooseberries) and a general high sulfur content, indicating a very noticeable influence and quality of the wine barrels selected by Deanston craftsmen for this release. Bourbon barrels have not gone anywhere with their aromas of flower honey, beeswax (a signature feature of the distillery’s style), citrus fruits, red apples, and toffee. The overall picture of the aromatic profile is complemented by tones of dark chocolate and spices (cinnamon, vanilla, ginger, nutmeg). The taste of whisky is very reminiscent of mulled wine made from red wine at high alcohol levels - a lot of wine berry shades, spices (cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg), dried fruits, woodiness, baked oranges, apples, honey, toffee, chocolate, wax, sulfur, but The malt tones of the shortbread are also present, so you won't forget that you're drinking whisky. Maybe for some the taste will seem a little tanned, over-sulfurized and rough, but it is very rich, bright and memorable and unmistakably classic Highland style, despite the wine barrels. Aftertaste. Rich, dry and long lasting. Baked orange, toffee, sulfur, wax, raisins, red berries, spices, red wine tannins. Summary. Slightly uncouth, rough young Deanston, nevertheless, delighting us with an exceptional degree of richness and variety of flavor and aromatic palette. Probably one of the brightest and most interesting examples of whisky with a wine finish that I have tried and which has become increasingly fashionable lately, and from one of my favorite distilleries (with its signature features that even too active wine barrels could not overcome). I think if they aged the spirits in this style for another five years, it would be simply an outstanding masterpiece, but for now we just have very good whisky. Score: 87 out of 100.

"A well-aged, light-bodied bourbon cask whisky" The nuances unique to first-fill bourbon casks are alive and well, with strong sweetness, apples, tropical fruits, and vanilla. It's a whisky that I can drink whenever I want to drink sweet bourbon cask whisky without any off-notes that are too jarring. I was worried that it would feel thin because it's not CS, but the spice in the finish helps to organize the sweetness in the aroma and taste and finish it cleanly. If I buy a bottle, I think I can drink it whenever I want to drink sweet and light whisky.

Deanston has the only Bordeaux, and that makes it even more valuable! All the features of a wine barrel, plus the brightness and all the charm of my beloved distillery! 22 22 21.5 21.5

Full aromas of red apples, toffee, raspberries

Pleasantly sweet, a nice red wine note, red grapes. A little dry in the mouth with hints of spicy oak. This malt is dangerously tasty!

Great whisky. Color, nose, taste in harmony. Well balanced. Red wine note not too dominant.

Great value for money, pleasant dram when you're looking for a softer, more fruity whisky.

I think i found my next palate-calibrating dram to follow after Ralfy’s excellent recommendation of Benromach 15.. a little stronger and more idiosyncratic than the Benromach, this Deanston still manages to remain somewhat humble, but still creating a lot of buzz and pushing all the right taste buttons.. agreeing wholeheartedly with Larswehmeier‘s notes (not his grade, though) to which i would add a velvety-coffee note in the taste and the wine gets stronger in the end. very nice and for this price, a dream.

aroma: delicate, rounded, dried fruit, chocolate, marmalade taste: rougher, spicy, dark fruit, chocolate A beautiful shot, a little spicy in taste but quite sweet.

Nice wine finish immediately recognizable on the nose and on the palate, sweet, tasty, rather light.

Great whisky. Red wine, fresh fruit and a sweet nose. In the mouth, especially creamy and sweet notes appear. Slight nuttiness. In the finish mainly nuts and a slight bitterness, tannins and a hint of citrus.

Great Deanston with very good value for money. It was often available for less than € 40. The finish was very effective. All in all, refreshingly different, not quite as impressive as the 9-year full red wine barrel maturation (2008-2017), but also significantly cheaper.

Very good. I was a little afraid of this finishing in ex Bordeaux barrels and instead I find it really successful: enjoyable and tasty without being taken for granted

Aroma/Flavor: Apples, cherries, wild black grapes, peaches, milk chocolate, herbal/resinous/stem notes, bitter and slightly rough finish Finish: grapes, pepper, some cocoa, a little alcohol. 86 - dry and rough.

Sweet dark berries, chocolate, red berries, cereals and florals, malty cask influence. Tannins. Quite light, not sure the wine influence is not my style, prefer the bourbon cask whiskies.

Aroma：Moderate；Palate：85/100; Aftertaste：Med-Long.

Nice and lightly creamy expression of Deanston. Amazingly fruity dram and a real bargain for this price! Would be lovely to pair it with (strawberry) desserts or pour it as a digestive.

Good effort, but the weird finish with an off-note spoils it for me.

Pleasant wine-like notes, not too overpowering, go well with the actual bourbon barrel aging and complement it in a pleasant way. For me, a lovely digestif whisky.

Aroma：Moderate；Palate：85/100; Aftertaste：Med-Long.

Nose: A pleasant and full nose. First with a heavy fruit note, here the grape pushes to the fore. Citrus, chocolate and oak flavor follow. Vanilla, caramel and roasted aromas are on top. • Taste: The Deanston comes full-bodied with sweet fruit of grapes, honey and a little citrus. Chocolate and oak pull the malt into the spicy-dry (without becoming bitter) here you can feel the influence of the red wine barrel. • • Outlet: A medium length finish with dark chocolate and oak flavor.

Compared to the 2008 fully matured Bordeaux deanston, this one is a bit flat. The red fruit of the wine is reflected here, but not as intense as the 2008 bottling.

Something different with the red wine cask finish and I'm intrigued. The nose is particularly acidic, sweet and full of forest berries (arctic raspberry, blackberry). The initial nose was followed by chocolate, vanilla, orange and at times, I found hints of rum raisin, licorice and anise. The aftertaste is quite dry and oaky and smells like honey, slightly sulfury and grapes. Very pleasant whisky and guaranteed Deanston quality. 85 points.

Amber color. Light oiliness.

Interesting how it looks like a dry cognac full of spices and notes of chocolate and some red fruit.

Pleasant wine-like notes, not too overpowering, go well with the actual bourbon barrel aging and complement it in a pleasant way. For me, a lovely digestif whisky.

beautiful whisky with a surprising oak rustic touch that you have to like. One of the more characterful young wine finishes, definitely successful.

A strong and expressive whisky, which is worth buying again and again.

Aroma: open, wine, distinctly dark, slightly dried berries, currant leaf, sweet herbal medicine, oak bark, vanilla roll with topping, slightly mineral. Taste: sweet, berry jam, roasted sugar, pinching spices, pepper, ginger, dark raisins, minerality, chalk, oak tannin, cracked grape seed, bitter extra dark chocolate. Finish: raisins, sweet candied ginger, orange liquor, astringent oak, grape skin, minerality, medium length. Rating: 84 Bottom line: a well-cut whisky came out at Dinston, distinctly berry, with a predominance of wood tannins and spices. Something reminiscent of Porto-finishes, lovers of wine supplements should like.

young and strong with a very pleasant and enriching wine influence. Recommended!

You notice the wine finish, but also the relatively young age. Fits so very well, especially for the price.

Did not like this whisky. Very inharmonic and off balance. There was a sickening sweetness, and it almost tasted like aspartame. The cask influence seemed very out of place, like it was fighting the spirit.

The Deanston 10 Bordeaux Red Wine Cask is very well done. The wine finish is restrained, allowing the typical Deanston character to shine through. The malty, grainy, and floral notes come through beautifully. In fact, I would have liked to see even more of a red wine influence. The basic notes of the Deanston 12 are also very recognizable here. This is actually quite nice and something I generally appreciate. However, I would have liked a bit more Bordeaux influence. Nevertheless, it's an absolutely beautiful and well-made Highland single malt. An appealing variation from Deanston. My favorite, however, remains the Deanston 12.

Tasted on 03-19-2020 at a hiking tour in the woods.

A very solid red wine finish, with a warm colour and a clear natural feeling. Deanston crafts a rich and balanced malt, with the obviously prominent rounded notes of dried fruits, slowly fading in hints of wood and some vanilla. It’s a very pleasant autumnal dram, warm and even slightly sweet as a Spanish brandy, but fragrant as fresh tobacco and with a nice cereal crisp. Woody and berry notes in its pleasantly long finish. Well done, Deanston!

I think you can already tell that there is not only a finish involved, but that at least a certain proportion of this malt has also experienced full maturation in the Bordeaux casks. The appealing berry red wine notes and the not exaggerated tannins, in combination with the malty distillate and the delicate accompaniment of vanilla and toasted oak, create a whisky with red wine influences that I like.

Alcohol: 46.3% Aroma: Marzipan, cranberries, cinnamon. The wrapping is very noticeable, a pleasant smell. (87b) Taste: At first I would guess less %, the first impression on the tongue was thin to watery, but luckily the flavors gradually develop. The red barrel is noticeable, but not as intense as in the aroma. In the aftertaste, chocolate, creaminess, a touch of overripe berries. (85b) Points: 86/100 Summary: Thanks to josé for the opportunity to taste. A comfortable whisky, qualitatively comparable to Highland Park 16 yo Wings of the Eagle, which was tasted at the same time.

Very good whisky for the price charged

After having some very nice experiences with wine finishes I expected more from this one. It's not bad by any means and it start very well with a pleasant nose where the spirit, bourbon and wine influences seem nicely balanced. After that it's doesn't really impress, though it's still enjoyable. EDIT - three months later: I initially scored it 83 (N 85, T 82, F 82) but I'm now halfway into the bottle and I'm liking this more and more. I don't think the liquid got better, I think I just appreciate this kind of whisky more now. I still get more or less the same tasting notes as below, but the slight bitterness doesn't bother me any more and I get more red berries now and some floral notes. I'd score this a solid 85 now, nice bright and fruity dram.

A tasty whisky with a nice but not overly strong wine finish. Simply a good example of a cask finish from a distillery itself.

Nice nose, the drinking strength fits well, but it has become a bit too woody and dry in my mouth, which for me does not go so well with the rather light Deanston character.

Smell: medium bouquet, well integrated alcohol, slightly sweetish one-dimensional, without becoming boring, red berry, with German. Raspberry tone, plum in the base, the finish comes out pretty clear via the wine note, according to the solvent tone, but it never bothers Taste: present red berry sweetness, which is pushed by a good portion of alcohol, light honey tone, which is immediately overrun by the wood, nutmeg, cinnamon, medium-sized. Reverberation with (again) present a spicy alcohol-wood mix Color: yellow gold with a reddish tinge, clear, medium. to narrow WR Conclusion: Successful red wine finish, that the whisky always leaves its basic character, surprisingly a lot of wood for a relatively young age, and less surprisingly fairly present alcohol, no dram for the late evening, but a very good choice as a pick-me-up to start an autumn whisky tasting ...

What a bang for your buck! Deanston waxiness is much cheaper than Clynelish waxiness, mind you. I suggest you go for Deanston.

Can be a bit disappointing / nothing special once you open the bottle... But once you have had a few sips and the bottle can breathe, it gets better and better. Really nice integrity malt as ralfy would say. 46.3% and non chill filtration with a clear age statement at this price point. Go get them. This is one of those seldom mispricings in the market. There is taste there is depth and there is quality. Enough for me :)

Initial thought, it's ok, nothing special, but it's hinting to me that it has more to offer. Has glimpses of more, but I think it needs time to breathe more in the bottle before judging this one fully.

An absolute standout in terms of value. Achieving this level of complexity, oily mouthfeel, and natural cask-strength punch at this price point is increasingly rare. It punches well above its weight class and comfortably sits in my personal Top 10 for absolute value-for-money drams. Highly recommended. This bottle will not last long

Delicious, experiment from deaston. Comes close to a sherry barrel finish. I find this a bit sweeter.

For me, this is an experiment gone extremely well. Or maybe it's just pure skill of the master distiller. Probably something in between. In the end this is an very enjoyable whisky for a great price. I bought another bottle :)

This stuff is must-have! Heaven! And it's really a bargain. Bar-staple for sure.

A fine malt that does not immediately reveal all its secrets. With a little time and attention, you can watch how new flavors keep popping up and unfolding.

In the nose sweet and sour and fruity like grapes and cranberries ?, goes towards Ahoi Brause. Could be a bit fuller, slightly more restrained and darker than the standard 12 series. In the mouth there is initially a certain bitterness that seems a bit out of place, then a bit of fruitiness, but overall it is rather watery. A similar picture in the finish: dry, undifferentiated oak bitterness overlays the fine red fruit notes. Length: 5/10 All in all, just too little of everything: too little intensity, too little fruit (too little time in the red wine barrel), too little age (there are much better 10-year-olds) and, in the end, too little character. With a little water it becomes much creamier and fruity, the oak notes combine better with the fruit notes, which has a more harmonious effect. Grade: 2

01-12-2024: foodpairing with: Ardinoix

Deanston Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish 10 Year delivers an unexpectedly delightful experience, especially on the palate. The maltiness is well-expressed, and the fruity notes are vibrant and engaging. The finish is light and refreshing, offering a pleasant surprise with its balance and complexity. This expression proves to be a well-executed cask finish, providing a well-rounded and enjoyable whisky.

Great value for money! Intense red fruits and red wine aromas, but not too overloaded and not boring.

Nose: warm, berry (raspberry and strawberry), cherry, red grapes, red apples, cereals, toast with honey - pleasing Palate: red berries and apples, cherries, some cereals and liquorice, a bit tart Finish: short to medium length, tart, warm, a few berries Evaluation: the nose is still pleasant and pleasing, but the rest is not mine at all (disclaimer: whisky and wine barrel rarely go well together for me ...): berries, grain, sour. On the palate it quickly becomes too sour, the finish is dominated by the sour taste - in contrast to the Standard 12, I don't want to enjoy this at all. 78/100 or 4/10

Easy drinking, rather one dimensional

I like Deanston. Quality stuff. The red wine casks give the whisky a nice twist. It smells like a cranberry caramel fudge, with some deanston maltiness. Bit more baking (cinnamon) spice and some dark chocolat in the taste. Not as briljant as the standard 12. But nice for a change