Review #82: Deanston 10 PX cask

Deanston 10 PX Finish

I don't usually quote wikipedia but I thought this was interesting.

Deanston Distillery started life in 1785 as a cotton mill designed by Sir Richard Arkwright, and remained as such for 180 years until it was transformed into a distillery in 1966. The constant supply of pure water from the River Teith contributed to the decision to turn the mill into a distillery and Deanston is now the only distillery in Scotland to be self-sufficient in electricity, with power generated by an on-site hydro-energy facility.

Highland - 10 years old - NCF - NCA- Sample ($70 at the local if I were to guess) - 50%

Color - Deep Gold

Nose - Candied apricots, apple, toffee, grapefruit zest

Taste - Stewed and candied fruit, green tomatoes, raisins, walnuts, lemon zest

Finish - Long - Light brown sugar, Tangerines, and a touch of toffee, fig and citrus

Overall - 6 - This an impressive sherry bomb. I would put it in line with the classics like 105. The finish has be going back and forth. Is the finish too sweet or is it just a dessert scotch? Today, I am going to say dessert scotch as it is hitting the spot. I would have to be in the mood for this much sugar. If a very sweet finish is not your thing, I would pass. If a sweeter cask strength sherry bomb is up your alley, pick this up.

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Rating system is price influenced as it is based on my shopping decisions when buying a bottle.

10 Best in Show

9 Great Dram for Special Occasions

8 Worthy of consistent spot in my collection

7 Worth picking up a bottle if in the mood

6 I would buy a bottle if it went on sale

5 I would drink it happily if offered

4 I would drink it if offered on the rocks

3 Maybe some soda will make this potable

2 I'll Pass

1 Toilet cleaner

Inclusive Ratings

Overall 6.1

Standard Deviation 0.92

Skew 0.66

Kurtosis -0.46

Highland 5.5 (14)