NO VEG, NO PUD – SCORE: 7.5/10
So far, my tipples with the Deanston distillery have been a bit meh, with one of the worst sips in my history being the Spanish Oak – a spine-chilling experience every time it comes to mind.
So, I’m dishing out a hefty dollop of open-mindedness to give this distillery a third bash, hoping this tasting was just a blip.
The task falls to the new-gen Deanston 18-year-old to salvage the distillery’s rep in my noggin.
Initial notes give me an immediate thumbs up. It’s smooth, a tad powdery, and a bit of a palate pleaser. Turnip takes a bow in the tasting, wrapped up in Madagascar vanilla with a hint of marzipan.
The finish has a subtle woody vibe, always tag-teaming with talc.
A well-balanced whisky, lip-smacking, and a bit out of the ordinary with those veggie notes.
