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В текстовых отзывах Deanston Chronicles 60th Anniversary Edition описывается как сложный и многогранный виски, который раскрывается постепенно. Несколько авторов подчёркивают, что напитку нужно время в бокале: сначала аромат может казаться закрытым или слишком «винным», но затем появляются земляные, минеральные и древесные оттенки, жёлтые фрукты (особенно абрикос), а также ноты, связанные с выдержкой в разных типах бочек. В носе и вкусе часто упоминаются красные ягоды, клубника, вишня, оранж, сухофрукты, шоколад, кофе, ваниль, карамель, орехи и специи. Многие отмечают сладость, маслянистость и полнотелость, а также хороший баланс между молодой свежестью и зрелой глубиной.
Вместе с тем в отзывах повторяются и критические замечания: винное влияние нередко оказывается слишком заметным, древесина и танины могут доминировать, а в финише появляется горечь или резкость. Часть авторов считает виски водянистым, несбалансированным или менее удачным, чем предыдущие выпуски серии, тогда как другие называют его удачным и хорошо исполненным юбилейным релизом. Несколько отзывов прямо указывают на расхождение мнений вокруг этой бутылки, а также на то, что после дополнительного отдыха в бутылке баланс улучшается.
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· 2026-10-08T07:06:09Z · источник evidence
This 60th-anniversary dram layers old-school cognac and leathery notes over a rich and diverse core of stone fruit. A spicy edge from the younger casks adds energy upfront before giving way to a dense, fudgy, wine-soaked sweetness. Ordered directly from the distillery‘s online shop, the Chronicles 60th Anniversary offers excellent value for money in Europe, especially with free shipping and Deanston’s 10% newsletter rebate.
нос 90 · вкус 89 · финиш 90
нос 89 · вкус 90 · финиш 89
Bottle freshly opened. Let's see how it is in a few weeks. 86-90 – Wow, really good one, needs a bottle
нос 89 · вкус 89 · финиш 85
New Chronicles, but the scalpers are the same! Preliminary rating.............. quite a palatable whisky
нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 86
нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 89
Official notes: A celebration of six decades of whisky-making, distilled into one unified expression. The 1975 Oloroso cask brings rich dried fruits and sherried depth, while the 1980 Refill reveals Deanston’s waxy character through honeyed malt and orchard fruit. The 1991 Virgin Oak adds toasted coconut, vanilla and spice, deepened by the 2006 Armagnac with stewed fruits and grape richness. The 2013 Cadillac Wine lifts with floral citrus and dark berries, balanced by the youthful 2020 Burgundy with red fruit vibrancy. Finished in rare Porto Lágrima casks, adding delicate sweetness, soft aromatics and a refined, harmonising finish.
Definitely needs time in the glass. Beautiful, complex aroma. Lots of fruit, raspberry, strawberries. Orange, juicy cherries. Grain notes. Noticeable alcohol. At times, I had the feeling there was grain in it. The taste is somewhat less pronounced than the nose would expect. Again, I find the wine very promising at the beginning. Over time, nutty orange chocolate notes emerge, along with a pleasant spiciness from the wood. The finish is medium-long with a slightly bitter tannin note. Nice dram. The nose is really enjoyable. Great value for money. Unfortunately, it doesn't quite reach the level of the first two bottlings for me.
нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 88
нос 89 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
I like it very much. Complex, well-balanced and very delicious and easy to drink. Alcohol-infused fruitcake.
нос 90 · вкус 90 · финиш 89
A nice summer whisky without much depth, but very tasty.
нос 89 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
нос 90 · вкус 90 · финиш 88
Few recent whiskies have sparked such diverse reactions in the blogger and vlogger community, with opinions ranging from sheer disappointment to genuine enthusiasm. That controversy is clearly part of its appeal, and after three tasting rounds, I find it a successful Curriculum Vitae release that balances youthful freshness with pretty mature depth, revealing greater complexity and structure as it opens in my trusted Glencairn. NOSE Mint, red berries, light berries, citrus, dried fruits, coffee, chocolate; increasingly spicy. PALATE Mature and malty-sweet; fruity and complex; dark chocolate, cacao nibs, spicy oak. FINISH / VERDICT Long and dark-fruity; honey sweetness, leather, pipe tobacco, heavy spices. This is where things get a bit challenging. The whisky comes close to being oak-dominated, with subtle notes of old damp wood emerging. They never overwhelm the finish, but it doesn’t quite match the high standard set by the nose and palate. Summa summarum: this is a convincing and well-executed anniversary release that successfully integrates casks from very different eras into a coherent whole. While its profile may continue to divide opinion, the balance between youthful vibrancy and mature depth from days long gone-by is impressive, and time and patience only reinforce its strengths. Further notes and reviews on Instagram and Facebook: #maltkanzlei
нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
нос 90 · вкус 89 · финиш 89
In terms of taste, I agree with some of the previous speakers - it's really something, especially with plenty of time and air in the glass. Nevertheless, I find the whisky somewhat watery.
нос 89 · вкус 87 · финиш 87
Please bury the series. After the disappointing Chronicles 3, I was hoping for a better version. Unfortunately, some of those hopes were dashed.
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| Нос | 83 | The best part, but: it seems somewhat unbalanced to me. The alcohol is noticeable and unfortunately quite pronounced. Behind it, there are actually intriguing notes of red berries, a slightly musty, aged character, and a hint of umami. Overall, disappointing. |
| Вкус | 81 | Sweet strawberry, vanilla... but then wood. Which unfortunately overpowers the other notes. Not very distinctive. |
| Финиш | 78 | Sharp after the first sip... doesn't feel well-balanced. There might be a slightly waxy note, and you can even find the lovely strawberry flavor. It gets increasingly bitter towards the end... rounding out the overall impression. Unbalanced, bottled to consistently continue a steadily declining series. |
нос 90 · вкус 89 · финиш 89
нос 90 · вкус 90 · финиш 89
нос 85 · вкус 87 · финиш 87
нос 92 · вкус 90 · финиш 90
Tasted from a Glencairn glass. Tasted neat, without water! Initially, it seemed a bit closed, but after about half an hour, it opened up. What bothered me slightly was a certain sour note on the palate and then a touch of bitterness in the finish; otherwise, a lovely dram.
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| Нос | 87 | Initially, I detect a slightly earthy note on the nose, peach, vanilla, and light roasted aromas. Although you can't smell the oiliness, that's exactly how I would describe it; a subtle raisin note is also present. The alcohol is perfectly integrated. |
| Вкус | 86 | On the palate, it starts off waxy and creamy, as is typical for Deanston. Then it briefly tingles, but then slightly earthy notes emerge, along with peach, coconut, vanilla, roasted aromas, a slightly acidic note, and a light raisin note at the finish. |
| Финиш | 85 | The finish is medium to long. Towards the end, I get a slightly tart note followed by peach and a certain bitterness. |
нос 88 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
нос 88 · вкус 89 · финиш 87
The nose is initially decidedly wine-like – almost exclusively dominated by intense wine notes. However, as time progresses, the whisky develops a remarkable versatility: after about 30 to 45 minutes, increasingly earthy and mineral facets emerge, accompanied by subtle hints of wood. These are followed by yellow fruits, most notably ripe apricots. Overall, the bouquet is extremely complex, multifaceted, and dynamic, with the aromas evolving further with each passing minute in the glass. On the palate, the wine influence remains very present. Strong oak notes, subtle tannins, and a pleasantly integrated acidity give the whisky structure and depth. At the same time, the port cask imparts a distinct sweetness that makes the taste round and full-bodied. The finish is long, sweet, and malty, accompanied by a slightly effervescent mouthfeel resulting from the lively acidity. Here, the influence of the sherry cask also becomes apparent, with nutty nuances and delicate notes of dark chocolate that elegantly round off the aftertaste.
нос 91 · вкус 89 · финиш 90
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| Нос | 88 | The nose starts off very well, with sherry notes, a few light red fruits, perhaps young strawberries that aren't quite ripe yet, and a few raspberries. In the background, lighter fruits are trying to push their way to the forefront; I detect ripe apples and peaches with a hint of sweetness reminiscent of Haribo. There's a touch of polish and impressions I associate with Armagnac—something between rum and a sherry whisky with a slight, subtle oak influence. A hint of savoriness, perhaps mushrooms and forest floor. A slightly mineral note emerges after some time. A touch of nuttiness rounds out this excellent nose. |
| Вкус | 85 | Unfortunately, the palate doesn't quite live up to the same standard for me. It starts with a fruity aroma of both light and dark fruits, which were already present in the nose. However, these few notes then become quite prominent, and especially from the second sip onwards, the oak takes on a very dominant role. The mouth becomes slightly dry, and the tannins become more pronounced. |
| Финиш | 81 | What is hinted at in the mouth becomes a certainty in the finish. Here, only bitterness and wood remain. A few fruity aromas manage to break through this only occasionally. Not bad at all, and definitely better than the third edition, which was basically just woody, but also simply mediocre (in my opinion). It's remarkable that some people are ordering four or six bottles. |
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| Нос | 86 | Initially, it's very faint on the nose. Giving it plenty of time in the glass helps a lot. Vanilla, dried oranges, caramel, white wine, dried figs, apples with brown spots, dried apricots, fruit bread, mineral notes, a hint of raspberry, wine gum notes, oak spice. |
| Вкус | 87 | Fruity, spicy and full-bodied. Vanilla, caramel, all kinds of fruit wine gums, wild mushroom soup, forest honey, pickled strawberries, dried oranges, Camembert, red berry compote, white wine, mineral notes, oak spice. |
| Финиш | 85 | Medium to long finish. Vanilla, dates, oak spice, Camembert, more wild mushroom soup, caramel, dried oranges, slightly rotten wood, dried figs, tobacco. Overall, it's an exciting concept to use casks from every decade since the distillery opened. However, this bottling doesn't quite suit my taste. The younger casks seem to contribute precisely those "winey" aromas that I would describe as "contrived" in many "modern" bottlings, while the older casks, to my regret, not only provide complexity and depth but also introduce mushroomy and slightly musty notes that ultimately spoil the experience for me. What I do find very appealing about this bottling, though, is its full and viscous body and its versatility. |
нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 87
нос 90 · вкус 90 · финиш 89
I think it's amazing. Smooth, nicely waxy, deliciously sweet. Fruity, with a pleasant hint of wood in the background. A complete success and perfectly balanced. I'd love to drink the whole bottle right now...
нос 91 · вкус 90 · финиш 88
нос 90 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
I don't know, I'm not going to be friends with him. Too many different barrel influences – I'm more of a purist!
Mit der Deanston Chronicles 60th Anniversary Edition steht ein ungewöhnlich komponierter Single Malt im Glas. Die Distillery Exclusive wurde 2026 mit 47,8 % Vol. abgefüllt und vereint Whisky aus unterschiedlichen Fassarten – darunter Oloroso, Refill, Virgin Oak, Armagnac, Cadillac Wine und Burgundy – mit einem abschließenden Finish in Port-Lágrima-Fässern. In der Verkostung zeigt sich zunächst eine klar fruchtig-würzige Seite. Dunkle Trockenfrüchte, Rosinen und Aprikosen treffen auf Orange, Vanille und Schokolade. Dazu gesellen sich Eichenwürze und eine leichte staubige Note. Am Gaumen wird es süß und würzig, mit roten Beeren, Orange, Toffee und Mandeln. Etwas Karamell und Nussschokolade runden das Geschmacksbild ab. Der Abgang ist mittellang bis lang und bringt nochmals Würze, dunkle Früchte und Nüsse mit, bevor eine leichte Ledernote zurückbleibt. Was besonders auffällt, ist die Kombination aus Frucht, Süße, Würze und den nussig-schokoladigen Tönen. Dabei wirkt der Whisky nicht eindimensional, sondern bietet durchaus einiges zum Entdecken. Gleichzeitig sollte man keine völlig überbordende Komplexität erwarten: Die verschiedenen Fasskomponenten sind präsent, ohne dass daraus ein chaotisches Aromenfeuerwerk entsteht. Unterm Strich ist die Deanston Chronicles 60th Anniversary Edition ein gelungener, zugänglicher und angenehm fruchtig-würziger Deanston. Gerade die dunklen Früchte, Orange, Toffee und Nüsse machen ihn interessant. Für mich ist es allerdings eher die stimmige Gesamtkomposition als eine einzelne spektakuläre Note, die den Whisky auszeichnet.
First impression. Superb bottling that fits perfectly into the series.
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| Нос | 92 | It smells extremely complex: initially of grapes and light fruits, which later increasingly transition into dark aromas. |
| Вкус | 91 | "After some time, a slightly mineral tingle emerges, presumably from the virgin oak. This is accompanied by a pleasant malt sweetness and a pronounced Oloroso note. Overall, a beautiful interplay of minerality, sweetness, and fine acidity develops." |
| Финиш | 90 | "Long-lasting. The sweetness lingers briefly in the mouth before transitioning into a mineral bitterness." |
нос 91 · вкус 90 · финиш 90
Nose A fruity start. Ripe fruit, accompanied immediately by a musty note that pervades the entire experience. The wood is present and comes across as damp rather than fresh. With some time, wine-like aromas emerge, but they don't quite find a balance. The individual barrel notes seem to exist side by side instead of harmonizing. It remains interesting nonetheless, just not particularly enjoyable. The taste Malty on the palate, accompanied by a pronounced fruit sweetness. Then that musty, slightly stale note reappears. Pepper adds some structure, but can't counteract the very dominant oak. There's also a noticeable acidity, which, together with the wine-like notes, becomes increasingly unbalanced. The sweetness remains present, but doesn't provide any counterbalance. Adding water changes surprisingly little. It doesn't become any smoother or more approachable. The acidic and wine-like notes remain dominant. Conclusion Definitely not worth a bottle, at least not for me, and after this sample, one has to wonder whether seven cask types were really an idea or rather an oversight.
нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
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| Нос | 88 | Yes, the Deanston character is recognizable despite the adventurous combination of CV casks. Apricot and other stone fruits are present, as is honey. These are joined by grape must, raspberries, figs, oranges, star fruit, Christmas stollen, a hint of cinnamon, toasted white bread, and nuances of espresso bean. |
| Вкус | 86 | Dried apricot, pepper, grapefruit, quite bitter on the first sip, lots of oak, which is very dominant. Improves with each sip. Then more honey, orchard fruits, becoming increasingly sweet. |
| Финиш | 87 | Red and black currant jam, honey, raisins, dextrose, medium length. |
The past 3 editions of Deanton’s Chronicles have been stellar in my opinion, so I had very high hopes when cracking this one open. The initial nose was, therefore, a huge disappointment. Pure red wine and not a lot else. I’m not a big fan of red wine, so this felt like a big letdown after all the initial anticipation. It was only after letting it sit for a good 10-15 minutes that the underlying Deanston spirit emerged…sharing many of the nutty characteristics I associate with the previous releases. Then you get the rest of the cask profiles starting to come through. Hints of old sherry and wood polish, some coconut shavings and pear juice are all in there. This is more like it and what I was hoping for. The palate similarly is dominated by red wine initially, needing some time in the glass and then in the mouth to let anything else through. When that has dissipated you get honey-roasted cashew nuts and dark sherry fruits, as well as a decent lashing of woody notes. The finish is spicy and fruity, with some red wine tannins lingering. I’m torn how to score this as I really don’t like the heavy wine influence, but what is hiding behind is excellent. I have to admit that the initial impression would struggle to get over 80 (!), but then it improves markedly. The wine elements are simply too prominent for me, however, making this my least favourite Chronicles release to date. I guess those that like red wine and port will react rather differently…. Edit: I left the half-full bottle to sit for a couple of months, and the rest period really helped. The dram was much better balanced, with the overbearing port/red wine influences reined in. Much more of the classic old Deanston spirit emerges as a result.
Smooth! Nose is full of wine and virgin oak spices! The taste is... amazing.
Tasted against the Chronicles 3 in a blender's glass. Overall, the Anniversary bottling clearly comes out on top and seems significantly more harmonious, as was the case with bottlings 1 and 2.
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| Нос | 89 | Red grapes, a touch of must and rum-soaked fruit. Now fresher fruit notes, leaning towards peach and apricot. Add to that vanilla and a hint of wood spice. The wine notes remain clearly dominant, yet there's a lovely harmony and depth. In contrast, Chronicles 3 has a significantly fresher nose. |
| Вкус | 89 | The age comes through beautifully. Dust and oil, along with a slight astringency from the wine cask. However, it's not as dominant as on the nose. Over time, a woody spice emerges. The balance remains excellent, significantly more even than the Chronicles 3, which comes across as quite harsh in comparison. The proportion of older casks seems considerably higher in the Anniversary bottling. However, it still lacks a bit of complexity for a 90 rating. |
| Финиш | 87 | The finish is medium-long. A hint of wood spice lingers. It warms the esophagus nicely, but without any alcoholic harshness. There's also a touch of bubblegum sweetness. Otherwise, the finish is somewhat weak. I prefer Chronicles 3 in this respect. |
нос 89 · вкус 89 · финиш 88
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This is another delicious treat, and I like it much better than its predecessor. This toffee fruit cake is truly delicious, and you can tell from the rich flavor in your mouth that it contains really aged ingredients. I could easily have bought another one, but I'm glad I at least have one. The second round confirms its drinkability, and it has now earned 90 points because of its great taste. Delicious!
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| Нос | 89 | Pure - incredibly syrupy and sweet, fruitcake, strawberries, ripe peaches, a touch of star fruit, underscored by ripeness, creamy, almondy from the Armagnac, definitely complex but also somewhat diffuse. |
| Вкус | 90 | Pure - soft, fruity, butter toffee, almonds, the wood kicks in briefly after swallowing, then the fruit sweetness and the fruit basket build up, hardly any alcohol noticeable, complex, delicious, truly a pleasure, you immediately want another sip! |
| Финиш | 90 | Pure - fruit sweetness, jam, almond cream, a touch of bitterness and spice, fruit salad and creaminess, toffee, cream, |
You definitely can't go wrong with Chronicles from Deanston. An intriguing and surprisingly sweet nose, then complex on the palate, where the sherry casks, in my opinion, take center stage. The finish is slightly sharp, which diminishes the overall impression a little, especially considering the "only" 47.8% alcohol by volume. Nevertheless, a very good wine.
нос 90 · вкус 90 · финиш 88
нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 84
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