Deanston 20yo 1999/2019

Deanston 20yo 1999/2019

Maltbarn 125
Single malt - Central Highlands
Pale silvery gold
50.4% ABV
Dram

Nose: Malted grains, sour cream, lemon zest, leather, honey, red grapes, apricot jam. 
Mouthfeel: Light body, thickens, turns syrupy, slightly astringent. 
Tasting:  Sweet sour. Vanilla sponge, lemon zest, brass polish, apricot jam, mint, hints of leather, hints of hibiscus flower. 
Finish: Short. Toast, chocolate, lemon zest, apricot jam, mint. 

Comments: 

A rather delicate dram, not like the official Deanstons, which are quite robust. This one is minty, slightly chocolatey, and has a nice jammy note, redolent of stewed apricots. It's quite delicious, very drinkable neat.

Verdict:

I like this a lot.