My taste notes and review for Deanston Virgin Oak 46.3% abv

[Quaich1]

Here is my review and taste notes for Deanston Virgin Oak which was one of the single malts presented at my scotch club last night.

Nose: Fruity, baked apples, lilacs in full bloom, an apple sauce river flowing along, rum and raisin ice cream and vanilla bean. Lavender essences and potpourri make a late grand entrance.

Palate: Spice, pineapple, fried bananas, mild mocha and hint of Swiss chocolate.

Finish: Lingering, sweet oak, spice n' fruit and whiffs of hot cocoa.

This "about" 10 year Highland single malt is a young whisky in new charred oak casks from Kentucky. It is actually quite delightful and is a like an excellent gymnast's routine,
delivers the goods as expected.

Rating: 88.5
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[Kenny M]

I have had a couple of bottles of the Deanston Virgin Oak, no surprises with it, i would agree with your rating of it.