Deanston 18 Years Old is matured for 18 years in American white oak ex-bourbon barrels. The whisky is made from locally sourced, unpeated barley from the Highlands of Scotland. Per the brand, it remains unfiltered to preserve its natural oils.
Deanston doesn’t have a reputation for offering a nuanced drinking experience — if you’ve heard of Deanston at all — but here’s proof of what a difference a few years can make to an otherwise standard and unchallenging malt, eh?