Deanston 18 year old Batch 3 Old Version Single Highland Malt Whisky 46,3%

Third batch of the 18 year old, bottled before Deanston changed the packaging. Same whisky, different wardrobe — and that is exactly the kind of detail collectors watch.

Expert description

Deanston 18 years Batch 3 Old Version is a Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky matured in American bourbon casks and bottled at 46.3% without chill filtration and without added colouring.

The long maturation in American oak gives the whisky natural colour, rich texture and a balanced sweetness. Deanston uses Scottish barley, long fermentation and classic pot stills, and the house has occupied a converted cotton mill by the River Teith since 1966. Batch 3 is a limited release from before the current bottle design, which makes it easy to tell apart from today's 18 year old.

Tasting notes

Nose

Honey from wildflowers, creamy vanilla and floral notes, followed by citrus and mild spice.

Palate

Sweetness and warmth in interplay. Barley sugar, lemon confection, ginger cake and deep Manuka honey, with a rich, waxy texture.

Finish

Long and dry with clear ginger, light oak and a soft honeyed warmth.

Specifications

Name: Deanston 18 years Batch 3 Old Version Single Highland Malt Whisky 46,3%
Distillery: Deanston
Region/Country: Highlands Scotland
Type: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 18 years
ABV: 46.3%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: American bourbon casks
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Natural colour: Yes
Edition: Old Version Limited Release Batch 3

Flavour profile

Honeyed · Waxy · Citrus · Ginger · Soft

Investment potential

Medium. A limited release in a bottle design no longer in use. Batch numbers make the series collectable, and the early numbers get hard to find first.

Did you know?

Batch numbers are the whisky world's answer to edition numbers. Even when the recipe is the same, the casks vary from batch to batch — so batch 3 does not necessarily taste like batch 6, however alike the labels look.

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Frequently asked questions about Deanston 18 years Batch 3 Old Version

What does batch 3 mean?

That it is the third bottling of the 18 year old. The recipe is the same, but the casks vary from batch to batch, so the flavour can differ slightly between numbers.

How do I tell the old version from the current one?

The bottle design. Batch 3 was bottled before Deanston changed the look of the range, while the contents still sit at 46.3% without filtration and without colouring.

What is Manuka honey?

A New Zealand honey from the manuka bush with a heavier, more medicinal sweetness than ordinary flower honey. It is the character that best describes Deanston's deepest honey notes.

Should I add water?

At 46.3% a couple of drops can lift the citrus and ginger. Try it neat first — the waxy texture is a large part of the appeal and dilutes away easily.

Is it peated?

No. Deanston uses no peat at all. For smoke, head towards Islay Whisky.

What defines Deanston?

A soft, honeyed and waxy Highland style from a converted cotton mill by the River Teith. See the rest of the region in our Highland Whisky.