Deanston 10 year old Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish

Profile: The Deanston 10 year old Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish at a glance

• Deanston 10 year old Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish - Whisky with wine contact
• Highlander meets Bordeaux - and the two get along brilliantly
• Fruity, charming and a little French
• Matures sustainably - with its own hydroelectric power station in the luggage
• From an old cotton mill straight into the glass - stylish and surprising

Portrait: What makes the Deanston 10 year old Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish special

Some whiskies wear kilts and don't talk much. Deanston 10 year old Bordeaux Cask Finish, on the other hand, may have drunk a bit of red wine before being bottled - and it suits it damn well.

The Deanston distillery is located in the Scottish Highlands, more precisely in a former cotton mill dating back to the 18th century. Where cotton was once spun, today everything revolves around malt and casks. Sustainability is a top priority here - Deanston simply produces its own electricity. Using hydropower. From the river next door. This means: This whisky not only has flavor, but also a clean slate.

The Deanston 10 year old Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish is, so to speak, the child of a Highland marriage with French flair. First, it matures in the classic way in former Bourbon Casks, then it is given a finish in former Bordeaux Red Wine casks. Sounds like a vacation in the South of France - only with a Scottish accent.

The result? A bottle that looks as if it's about to start talking about terroir, yet never loses its footing. Elegant, with a little wink. And yes, a little fancy too - but in a good way.

Deanston may not be the most famous distillery, but that's precisely what makes it appealing: a little understatement, a little joy in experimentation - and the end result: a whisky that looks as if it could both herd sheep and excel at a wine tasting. A Highlander in a Bordeaux shirt.

Conclusion: An exciting and well-balanced whisky with a charming mix of Scottish foundation and French finish. Ideal for anyone who likes whisky – and isn't averse to a small glass of Bordeaux.

Tasting Notes: This is how the Deanston 10 year old Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish tastes like

• Nose: Fruity and inviting - with aromas of dark berries, red grapes and a hint of cherry - accompanied by vanilla, honey and a subtle hint of oak - slightly floral, with a subtle touch of wine cellar romance - if you put your nose in the glass, you'll notice: There was definitely a Frenchman in the Cask here.
• Palate: Velvety and full-bodied - the fruity sweetness of the red wine cask meets the creamy texture of the Highland malt - notes of red fruits, dark chocolate and some spice (cinnamon, clove) dance on the tongue - the influence of the wine is clear, but well integrated - like a Highlander in chic evening wear.
• Finish: Medium to long, with fruity warmth and a gentle Tannin kick at the end - the oak is dry but not intrusive, while the fruit slowly fades like a sunset over a vineyard - only in the Highlands.