Deanston 12 yo 2002/2014

Deanston 12 yo 2002/2014

Glen Keir Treasures, Whisky Shop
Single malt - Central Highlands
Amber, tinge of red
40% ABV
Sampler

Nose: Butter, raisins, maraschino cherries, black tea, honey, hints of ginger. 
Mouthfeel: Medium body, thickens, turns syrupy, slightly tingly. 
Tasting:  Sweet. Butter, honey, raisins, maraschino cherries, candied ginger, dark chocolate, mint. 
Finish: Long. Black tea, mint, honey, maraschino cherries. 

Comments: 

Matured in oloroso sherry casks. This is a rare beast indeed, independent Deanston. It's cool and sweet, lots of great sherry flavour. Loads of great fatty buttery flavour, coupled with black tea and sweet maraschino cherries. Excellent stuff.

Verdict:

I like this a lot.

Macallan 18 yo 1989/2007 Cask Strength

Macallan 18 yo 1989/2007 Cask Strength

From the cask, the Whisky Shop
Single malt - Speyside
Amber gold
55% ABV
Mini

Nose: Oak, wine, sherry, oranges, honey, hint of candied ginger.
Mouthfeel:Heavy body, thick, full.
Tasting: Sweet. Toffee, tangy, honey, pine, paper, orange peel, cherry syrup.
Finish: Long. Hint of smoke, sweet caramel fudge.

Comments:

This was a present from mum and dad. Pretty good, more dimension of flavour than I normally find in Macallan. Very Christmas pudding. Macallan is much better at a higher strength; I do think that 40% is too weak for many whiskies.

Verdict:

I like this.