WH-DEA-001 DEANSTON 12 YO SCOTCH WHISKY, imported to CHINA market

🥃 Deanston 12 Years Old (Single Malt Scotch Whisky – Chinese Market Import)

The Deanston 12 Years Old is a Highland single malt from the Deanston Distillery in Scotland. With a minimum 12‑year maturation, this expression reflects Deanston’s signature style of smooth malt, barley sweetness, and gentle oak influence. This version is imported into China and aimed at the local market.

🧾 Features & Details

• Brand: Deanston

• Expression: 12 Years Old

• Type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky

• Region / Origin: Highlands, Scotland

• ABV: 46.3%

• Bottle Size: 700 ml standard bottle

• Maturation / Cask Details: Matured in ex-bourbon barrels, occasionally finished in virgin oak, resulting in creamy malt character with gentle spice.

• Import Notes: Available via Chinese e-commerce and whisky retailers.

• Status: Well-regarded 12-year Highland malt, suitable for both experienced drinkers and those exploring single malts in the Chinese market.

👃 Tasting Notes

• Nose: Fresh hay, malty cereal grains, creamy toffee, honeyed heather, and sweet oak.

• Palate: Smooth and creamy, with hints of fruit, honeyed malt spiciness, soft vanilla, and barley sugar.

• Finish: Crisp and satisfying, lingering with clove-like spice and gentle oak.

🌟 Independent Review Highlights

• Praised for its good value and solid quality in the 12-year single malt category.

• Non-chill filtered at 46.3% ABV, helping retain flavor and character.

• Recognized as a sweet, malty Highland style with barley-driven notes rather than heavy peat.

• Suitable for daily enjoyment and as an introduction to single malts for the Chinese market audience.

🎁 Presentation & Collectibility

• Ideal For: Whisky enthusiasts in China exploring Scottish single malts, gift buyers looking for an aged Highland malt (12 yrs), and collectors of imported bottlings.

• Serving Suggestion: Best served neat in a tulip or Glencairn glass to appreciate the malt aromas. A few drops of water can open up subtle vanilla and biscuit-malt notes.

• Collectible Notes: While not ultra-limited, the Deanston 12 YO is a respected core age-statement. Its imported version in China adds context for display or collection.