Tuesday, 12 March 2024

Deanston Stout Cask Finish

Deanston Stout Cask Finish

Official bottling
Single malt - Central Highlands
Amber
50.5% ABV
Dram

Nose: Sultanas, strawberries, marmalade, malted grains, hoppy beer, black tea, cocoa nibs. With water, malted grains, leather, dark chocolate, cashew nuts. 
Mouthfeel: Medium body, tingly, hot, astringent. 
Tasting:  Bitter sweet. Hoppy beer, black tea, cocoa nibs, black pepper, smoke, popcorn, hints of sea salt. With water, ink, dark chocolate, popcorn, magic marker. 
Finish: Long. Popcorn, smoke, black tea, cocoa nibs. 

Comments: 

Here, characteristically fruity Deanston has been layered with malty, caramelly nutty notes from the stout. It’s a good marriage, lots of interesting dark notes that bring a slight smokiness to the sweet fruit.

Verdict:

I like this.



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