Sweet, zingy and waxy, our award-winning Virgin Oak whisky is a true representation of Deanston's unique character in flavour and style.

With notes of soft honey, brimming with juicy orange, candied oranges and orange oils from the zest, complemented with creamy vanilla, caramel and warm, aromatic spice.

Cask Information:

The majority of Scotch Whisky is matured in ex-bourbon casks, casks that have previously been used for maturing American or Bourbon whisky.

Fresh white oak casks, or 'Virgin Oak' casks, are mainly used for Whiskey maturation in the USA. This is because the American law (Bourbon Act) stipulates that Whiskey must mature for at least two years in charred new oak containers.

Maturation in fresh white oak casks is not so widespread in the production of Scotch Whisky, as often it can overpower the spirit. 

The Deanston whisky creation team have selected some of the finest American, virgin oak casks to finish our Deanston spirit in for 9-12 months, choosing finishing over maturation to ensure a perfect balance, without overpowering. This works so well with the Deanston new make spirit, complementing Deanston’s zesty citrus character, with rich flavours of soft honey, creamy vanilla and hints of warm spice.

For Virgin Oak, Deanston source their casks from the Kelvin Cooperage, a Glaswegian, family-run cooperage based in Kentucky.

The casks are toasted and heavily charred, before being transported across to Deanston, for filling with Deanston new make spirit, and then matured in their unique, vaulted ceiling warehouse.

Bottling:

Bottled at 46.3% ABV - the sweet spot to demonstrate VO’s unique character...soft, honeyed with the creamy mouthfeel and waxy texture you only find in a bottle of Deanston.

Non-chill filtered to lock in all that flavour and no added colour for a true representation of the Deanston liquid from cask to bottle.