Deanston 15 Year Old Tequila Cask Finish Scotch Whisky
Deanston 15 Year Old Tequila Cask Finish Scotch Whisky is a 700mL Highland single malt aged 13 years in traditional oak hogsheads, then finished two full years in hand-selected casks that once held agave tequila from the Jaliscan Highlands of Mexico — the first release in Deanston's experimental limited-edition series (spring 2023). Non-chill filtered and bottled at natural colour, it pairs classic Highland character with the unmistakable signature of agave. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: cask-strength range — 51–52.5% reported by market (exact bottling read pending)
- Size: 700mL
- Age: 15 years — 13 yrs oak hogsheads, 2 yrs tequila-cask finish
- Origin: Deanston Distillery, Highland Scotland
- Notes: non-chill filtered, natural colour; experimental limited edition (2023)
A Highland Malt Goes to Jalisco
Deanston is known for experimental thinking, and this is its boldest bottle yet: a 15-year Highland single malt finished in casks that held agave tequila from Mexico's Jaliscan Highlands. The tequila casks don't just add a twist — they reshape the dram, layering caramelised agave and ripe pineapple over Deanston's naturally waxy, honeyed spirit. Bottled at cask-strength levels with no chill filtration and no added colour, it is the first of a proposed series of experimental finishes. See the Deanston collection and more Scotch whisky at Del Mesa.
Tasting Notes
Pale gold. Nose of fresh ripe pineapple, crème brûlée, mixed nuts, and light oak. Rich yet dry palate — caramelised agave, toasted almonds, baked apples with custard, and warming spice. Long finish of brown spice with sweet bursts of citrus. Official distillery notes.
How to Enjoy
Neat first, then a few drops of water to open the tequila-cask layer — at cask strength the agave notes bloom with a little dilution. Built for slow evening pours, not cocktails.
Frequently Asked Questions
What proof is Deanston 15 Tequila Cask Finish?
Market reports span 51–52.5% ABV (102–105 proof) depending on the bottling; the exact figure is on the bottle.
How long was it in tequila casks?
Two years, after 13 years in traditional oak hogsheads.
Is it chill filtered or colored?
Neither — it is non-chill filtered and bottled at natural colour.
Highland spirit, Jalisco soul — add Deanston 15 Year Old Tequila Cask Finish to your cart online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.