Deanston
Cask #1051

Deanston 14 Year Old 2012 Unicorn for TWB

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Deanston 14 Year Old 2012 Unicorn is a single cask Highland single malt Scotch whisky, selected and bottled exclusively for The Whisky Barrel as part of the acclaimed Unicorn Series. Read more
Deanston 14 Year Old 2012 Unicorn for TWB
Regular price £49.00 GBP
Regular price Sale price £49.00 GBP
£40.83 ex VAT
Sale Sold out
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Bottle Information

Cask: #1051
Cask Type: The Whisky Barrel
Type: Single Malt
Volume: 70cl
Region: first-fill Pedro Ximénez sherry hogshead
Vintage: 2012
Age: 14 Year Old
ABV: 57.3%
No. of bottles: 266

Tasting Notes

Nose Heather honey, raisins and baked orchard fruits with dark chocolate, dates, sweet malt and rich Pedro Ximénez sherry. Palate Full and powerful, with treacle, honeycomb, dried fruits, chocolate and warming spice layered over Deanston's characteristic waxy malt and fruitiness. Finish Long and warming, with lingering sherry sweetness, dark fruits, honeyed malt, cocoa and gently spiced oak.

Deanston 14 Year Old 2012 Unicorn is a single cask Highland single malt Scotch whisky, selected and bottled exclusively for The Whisky Barrel as part of the acclaimed Unicorn Series. Distilled in 2012 and bottled in July 2026, this 14 year old Deanston was matured in a Pedro Ximénez sherry hogshead, yielding just 266 bottles at a natural cask strength of 57.3% ABV. Bottled non-chill filtered and with no added colour, it is a rich and full-strength expression of Deanston's distinctive Highland spirit.

Deanston is known for a naturally waxy, honeyed and malty style, providing an excellent foundation for the rich influence of Pedro Ximénez sherry oak. The PX hogshead brings layers of raisins, dates, dark chocolate and treacle alongside the distillery's characteristic honey, sweet malt and orchard fruits. Bottled directly from a single cask at natural strength, this Unicorn release delivers a bold combination of sherry richness, Highland character and warming spice. The bespoke label brings a playful twist to The Whisky Barrel Unicorn Series, depicting a unicorn in the Deanston still house accompanied by some inquisitive monkeys and a giraffe. Quite how they found their way into the distillery is anyone's guess, although nearby Blair Drummond Safari Park might offer a clue. The scene provides a light-hearted nod to the local area while continuing the distinctive storytelling behind each Unicorn Series release.

Why We Think You’ll Love It

  • 14 year old single cask Deanston single malt Scotch whisky
  • Distilled in 2012 and bottled in July 2026
  • Matured in a Pedro Ximénez sherry hogshead
  • Bottled at natural cask strength of 57.3% ABV
  • Exceptionally limited release of just 266 bottles
  • Non-chill filtered and with no added colour
  • Selected and bottled exclusively for The Whisky Barrel
  • Part of The Whisky Barrel's acclaimed Unicorn Series
  • Bespoke Unicorn artwork with a playful local connection to Blair Drummond Safari Park
The Deanston 14 Year Old 2012 Unicorn combines the naturally honeyed, waxy character of Deanston with the rich influence of Pedro Ximénez sherry oak. With only 266 bottles drawn from a single PX sherry hogshead at 57.3% ABV, it is a distinctive choice for enthusiasts and collectors of Deanston whisky, independent bottlings, PX sherry cask Scotch, cask strength Highland single malt, and The Whisky Barrel Unicorn Series.
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Deanston
Deanston Distillery, founded in 1965 near Doune, transformed a historic 1785 weaving mill into a thriving Highland malt whisky operation, with distillation commencing the following year. Outfitted with an open-topped cast iron mash tun and four gleaming copper stills, Deanston produces beloved expressions such as the Deanston 12 Year Old and Deanston Virgin Oak. Visitors are invited to explore the Deanston Distillery Visitor Centre, take part in distillery tours, and savor the offerings of its superb café, open year-round—making Deanston a must-visit destination that beautifully unites industrial heritage with traditional Scottish whisky craftsmanship.
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