With the relaxation of regulations regarding cask finishing by the SWA (Scotch Whisky Association,) many distilleries have begun exploring finishing their whiskies in a range of new cask types. The first of these limited-edition experimental bottlings by Deanston, this fifteen-year-old expression has been finished in hand selected casks hailing from the Los Altos de Jalisco region of Mexico.
Deanston?s classic core grainy and floral notes with hints of nuttiness make an appearance, alongside light and tropical fruity notes brought forward thanks to the cask influence.
The palate balances rich caramelized agave with dry spicy notes and rich stewed apples and custard with a long and lingering warm spicy finish with bursts of sweet citrus.
