Deerstalker Highland Edition (70cl, 43%)

Deerstalker Highland Edition is a blended malt Scotch whisky bottled under the Deerstalker label at 43% in a 70cl bottle. The name refers to the style and origin of the malts used rather than to a single distillery. It has a dark, robust character in a traditional style, with the emphasis on power, spice and structure rather than modern finesse or experimental cask work. The nose shows dark malt, dried fruit, leather and spicy oak. The palate is firm and dry, with herbs, nutty notes, light bitterness and toasted wood. The finish is medium to long, dry, spicy and slightly earthy.