Deanston 15yo Tequila Cask

Deanston 15yo Tequila Cask

Official bottling 
Single malt - Central Highlands
Amber gold
52.5% ABV
Dram

Nose: Orange juice, olive brine, white pepper, yoghurt, honey, hints of agave. With water, honey, orange juice, white pepper, hints of agave. 
Mouthfeel: Light body, thickens slightly, astringent, warm. 
Tasting:  Bitter sour. White pepper, smoke, leather, honey, lemon zest, cream, oatcakes, hints of sea salt. With water, leather, peat, oatcakes, lemon zest, yoghurt. 
Finish: Medium. White pepper, oatcakes, olive brine, yoghurt. 

Comments: 

Savoury Deanston, something quite unusual. There’s the obligatory hints of agave of course, but it’s harsher, not quite as well integrated as I would like. Lots of malt and grain evident as well. 

Verdict:

I like this.