Deanston Virgin Oak Highland Single Malt Whisky

The nose of this Highland single malt whisky has heady virgin oak, lemon zest, sweet barley sugar and delicious notes of apple and nutmeg. The palate shows a delightful sweetness evoking memories of candied fruits and vanilla toffee balanced with heather honey, while the finish has a satisfying light spice with a burst of honeyed malt and sweet oakiness. The spirit is first matured in ex-Bourbon casks, lends a zesty character, and then finished in new oak barrels, which lend it subtle spiced aromas, and is un-chill filtered. It won a Silver medal at the 2013 International Wine and Spirit Competition.