{"product_id":"the-deacon-blended-scotch-whisky-700ml","title":"The Deacon Blended Scotch Whisky 700mL","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Deacon is a blended Scotch whisky that brings together the contrasting characters of Islay and Speyside in a single, well-balanced expression. Islay contributes its signature peaty smoke — tangy, coastal and persistent — while the mainland Speyside component adds a sweeter, maltier foundation of biscuity grain and fruit. The result is a whisky that is at once smoky and approachable, built for those who want genuine Scotch character without compromise.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Charred orange, sweet malty biscuits and woodsmoke — the Islay smoke lifts cleanly off a warm, rounded malt base.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Juicy orange carries through from the nose, joined by delicate spice and a tangy, persistent peat character that keeps the palate lively.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet and smoky, long and smooth. The smoke fades gradually, leaving warmth and a lingering sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Blend\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Deacon draws on single malt Scotch from both Islay and Speyside — two regions whose characters sit at opposite ends of the Scotch whisky spectrum. The Islay malt provides the smoke and coastal peat; the Speyside malt brings the sweetness, the malt and the body. Neither overwhelms the other. The name nods to William Brodie — the eighteenth-century Edinburgh deacon by day and outlaw by night — a fitting emblem for a whisky that contains two distinct and contrasting personalities in a single measure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eServing\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Deacon works across a range of serves. Neat or over a single large ice cube to appreciate the full smoke and fruit character. As a highball with quality ginger beer or soda, where the peat cuts through and the orange note opens up. In Scotch-based cocktails — particularly a Penicillin or a smoky Sour — where the Islay character earns its place without dominating.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Deacon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49029218337017,"sku":"0813497003047","price":64.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0633\/6820\/0441\/files\/the-deacon-blended-scotch-whisky-700ml.webp?v=1788931724","url":"https:\/\/winesellersdirect.com.au\/products\/the-deacon-blended-scotch-whisky-700ml","provider":"Wine Sellers Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}