Deanston Virgin Oak Single Malt

[@charshavardhan]

while searching for whisky reviews, I always check if you've reviewed the whisky or not. If yes, I make a point to see it. You views are so genuine, no non-sense, simple and I am able to relate to them. Thanks! and keep them coming! Slainte Mhath!

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

Thanks for the kind words, and I am so glad a few of my thoughts can help! Enjoy the weekend!

[@jonathangrauer3050]

Really appreciate your feedback and it’s a pleasure to watch your reviews with a dram. I’m fine with losing an age stamp while getting a non chill filtered really flavorful whisky. I’ve heard you use the expression, cooked down, with knob creek for example, and this Virgin Oakmis not that. I love that profile but also really enjoy the profile of citrus, sugar and 🍏 you mentioned. This bottle is light yet flavorful and at 2/3 the price of most 12 year single malts it is a modern whisky drinkers single malt!

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

I certainly enjoy this one. Holds up!

[@wasabista1613]

Deanston Virgin Oak is a lovely dram. I find it gets better the second time you go back to the bottle, after it's had a chance to open up a bit.

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

Thanks for the tip!

[@jrm_music7229]

That’s a true statement! I was just thinking the same after I just got ! The first few drams are rather more zesty, but after a few days opened, it’s now more oaky and sweet toffee !!

[@graemeyoung5280]

Nice scotch indeed, price is great. I get mostly icing sugar coated cut apple slices and lemon drop, lemon curd on nose, nice oaky bitterness on the finish . It’s nice stuff , thanks for the review!

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

Glad you enjoy it too. Cheers!

[@frankdeheus5927]

Very nice whisky, added a few drops of water, delicious! It only costs about €23 here in Holland. Very good value for that price!

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

Lots of flavour to consider in this bottle. Glad you can find it for a good price. Take care.

[@JM-gs5jn]

Thanks for the review! I'm going to pick one up. Locally it goes for $39 now. I think it is an exceptional value for that price, literally just $3 more than Johnnie Walker Black! It is a NAS, but with non-chill filtering and no color added....I believe it is definitely more bang for your buck! Cheers!

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

I really enjoy this release. Certainly more then JW. At $39, still a good value

[@TheWhiskeyDude]

I wish you were my Whiskey Neighbor. Nice review, I like your style . I just subbed to your channel. Happy Friday and Cheers!

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

Happy Friday to you too. Thanks for the kind words, and I hope you have something nice to sip tonight. Cheers!

[@markhorrell1098]

Thats exactly what it is. Lower price, entrance level, oily, mildly interesting scotch. Great distillery. Their top end is unsurpassed. But this still shows a lot of character as a NAS and the price is honest and reflects that.

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

Great experience! Thanks for sharing

[@distlledbrewedreviewed]

I think I would enjoy all those flavors.

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

Just cleaning up old comments. Thanks for dropping in!

[@skippyvanpob2762]

Still catching up on your reviews! I actually picked up a bottle of this yesterday at Chateau Louis for $45. Even though it's a NAS, it's 46% and non-chillfiltered and right there it's well worth the money. I love the 12 year old so looking forward to trying this one. Great job Jon, Cheers!

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

Glad you were able to bring it home. I really find it an expressive Scotch and hope the flavor agrees with you. Cheers!

[@davidbroughall3782]

Tried this from the recommendation in your top whiskies of 2018 video. It's like nothing I've had before (not that I've have extensive experience). Smelling the cork and smelling the bottle, the first thing that came to mind was bananas at their ideal ripeness. Everything about this is delicious. To borrow a phrase from Horst Leuning at whisky.com, at 46.3% and $50 a bottle in Ontario, this is "dangerously sipping."

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

I am so glad you gave it a try and it agrees with you! I don't have one on the shelf right now, but I loved the full flavour I found there. Perfect or ideal bananas. I'll look for that in the next bottle of Deanston VO! Cheers!

[@Richie.Z]

Great review Jon! Love this bottle, the virgin oak brings out all that flavor in short order and the 46.3% is perfect. Deanston is doing everything right for a fairly young Scotch distillery. Cheers!

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

Just cleaning up old comments. Thanks for dropping in!

[@foodquig]

Great job on this review... Deanston is one of those that it's hard to go wrong with.

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

I am very glad to have come across this bottle. I look forward to trying more from them!

[@sowlegwhiskyreview5501]

Great review, Jon🙂 The conversation perspective is a nice perspective! I had it a while back and really liked it. Just picked up their 18 looking forward to cracking that one🙂

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

Mmmm , I have not had the 18, but definitely on the list! Tasty liquid seems to flow from these people!

[@superdukeism]

Dam good Scotch! Nice review Jon!

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

Thanks! This one seems to hit all the right spots for me too. Crazy good value too!

[@superdukeism]

Whisky Neighbour I would agree! I’ve become quite a fan of Virgin Oak

[@graham7374]

Nice review Jon, think I'll pick a bottle of this up when I can get it at a reasonable price. Would love to see you do a Talisker 10 review or one of their NAS releases which aren't half bad. Love your reviews, keep up the good work. Cheers.

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

Thanks for the kind words Graham! This Scotch certainly has lots of flavour, and around here it is a wonderful value. I do need to review some Talsiker, but right now I do not have a bottle, and they tend to run a bit high, so I wait for sales if I can. Good idea though, I'd love to do a few peated expressions.

[@iaindowling8993]

I enjoyed the first bottle I purchased so much that when it went on sale here in Vancouver at $44.00 I purchased two more. Thank you for clearing up my confusion about this single malt.

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

This is a favourite of mine! Glad you have it too for a good price.

[@Durian1st]

"Sugar cane sweetness" is a very good uncaramel comparing. $34 in Alberta today, I will give this light flavor a try. Thanks Whisky Neighbor.

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

This one was a delight all the way through. I hope you enjoy it too!

[@mdallas]

great review. just found the channel. Nike shirt with the sports jacket is a nice touch.

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

Thanks. I used to wear that more often. I keep it hanging in the office as my "drinking" jacket! Cheers!

[@swiperrt]

Great review! I think you hit the nail on the head here. A great NAS bottling, with a great price tag.

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

Thanks!

[@ethanthaut9227]

Haven't seen any Deanston bottlings in the stores by me unfortunately. Seems like they are making good whisky, so I'll definitely keep my eyes open. Thanks for another review!

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

Not the most refined, but full of excellent flavor!

[@themaltedmancave9499]

This one is amazing for the price.....everything Deanston does is just liquid gold right now:)

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

I agree Keith, but I would like to bring home a few more bottles to compare. For research......

[@jrm_music7229]

I must say for the price - it’s dam good! First few drams from the bottle it’s more zesty are light leathery, but after a week you go back to the bottle ; sweet oaky toffee vanilla notes you get ! I’d give it 86/100 on a malt mark! Good stuff and definitely recommend for $40 US!

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

I continue to enjoy this one too. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!

[@alexcruz271]

Blind tasted this vs. Deanston12 and I preferred this. Half the price vs 12. Cheers!

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

I really enjoy this profile!

[@chrisb48907]

Like Daniel said...damn awesome scotch ! just finishing one bottle..and have a back up...probably because I bought two at same time..LOL Great bang for the buck !! Great review !

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

It is really good! Great idea to buy them in twos :)

[@chrisb48907]

@@WhiskyNeighbour for 42-46 bux...i will buy this all the time...like a 2 for one deal..lol

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

@@chrisb48907 I know. I am late to finding this bottle, but it will always be around now!

[@chrisb48907]

love this one !...on bottle number 2..lol

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

Me too, it is so good and so affordable!!

[@chrisb48907]

@@WhiskyNeighbour right !! i bought two at the same time..lol and delivered to the door..haha, 2nd one yet to crack..have a deanston 12 yet to crack..any thoughts on that one ?

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

@@chrisb48907 I have not owned a bottle of the 12 yet, but it is certainly on the short list!

[@gazebo2012]

Nice review Jon. Still haven't tried deanston. I can get this for around £25. I'm sure I will get one at some point a lot of whisky youtubers seem to like it.

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

Thanks Gary. It is a little rough, so you may want to get a taste somewhere first. I am just impressed with the flavour though.

[@gazebo2012]

Whisky Neighbour I'll just put a bit of water in if its too harsh for me. If I like it I'll pick up the 12.

[@Andre-nt4dn]

Great review. You need a few drops of water in this one. It really benefits from it. Here in the Netherlands for sale for 23 Euro.....

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

Thanks for sharing your experience with this. I continue to enjoy it far more than the amount I paid! A great Scotch. Cheers!

[@sawyerfamcincy5310]

Time for a re-review vs the D12 👍🏼

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

Agreed!

[@sherrymaltdrams9183]

Never tried the virgin oak but have had the 9 wine finish, 12 year and 18 and all fantastic stuff. After seeing your review I think I'll be investing in this one as well. Just Subscribed and liked after seeing this video, glendronach 11 px and the recycled review (nice touch with the credit to Roy, aqvavitae)

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

Thank you for dropping in and subscribing! This one is young and a little rough, but certainly full of flavour

[@sherrymaltdrams9183]

@@WhiskyNeighbour try the 18. It's as smooth as silk

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

@@sherrymaltdrams9183 ooooo that sounds lovely. I will keep an eye out :)

[@ironmantran]

u r always the voice of reason: fast forward to 2020 year end, Deanston VO=46$CAD (35ukp) in Ontario, 20$CAD less than Highland Park 12 (30ukp) - compare THIS to England, price is reverse ! ! !

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

So often price does not make sense. I still enjoy this dram. Great malt.

[@secordman]

$46 and readily available in Ont. Might be worth a try. Did water help with the harshness you described?

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

A little. This is always a bit harsh for me, but the good flavours make it worth the trade. Cheers!

[@shawnjdm7064]

LCBO has it for 50. It's a great bottle. Single malt at 46% natural stuff. Sure it's nas but checks all the other boxes.

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

Yep. Good stuff, and I appreciate the un-chill filtered, natural colour, a little higher ABV, and so much flavour!

[@jgladstone179]

Called my store...Deanston 12 is $51.99 and Virgin Oak is $31.99 (US prices). I'll pick it up given your (and others') reviews. Thanks for the video and perspective.

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

I sure hope you enjoy it. I really like the fresh flavours that come up quickly. It is not as smooth or refined as others, but a tasty dram!

[@jgladstone179]

@@WhiskyNeighbour I found it for $32 and picked this one up (in fact it included two Deanston high-ball glasses that I left with the cashier). This Deanston has a very pleasant nose and I enjoy the flavor(s) and consistency. Freshly opened bottle so I won't jump to conclusions...but this scotch is indeed moderately rough around the edges going down. The young age is immediately apparent even to my naive palate. I like just a bit of a rough edge on my whisky and typically drink neat, however, my friends/family who enjoy scotch on the rock(s) will most def enjoy this one. Perhaps this bottle will calm down a bit. Either way...at $32US....I'd buy it again...this bottle will serve a purpose.

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

@@jgladstone179 Glad you can enjoy it, and that you have found it for a good price. I hope it calms down a bit for you too! Cheers!

[@drax14QC]

Just bought a bottle yesterday for 55$ CAD ! I’m expecting a good value for money !

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

I hope you enjoy it!

[@drax14QC]

@@WhiskyNeighbour thanks! I’ll let you know

[@keithrose4227]

I can get this for $27 American, which in my opinion makes it the best value scotch out there. I would buy the stuff at $50!

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

That is a fantastic price! I just discovered this in the last month and it sets a new standard in my collection. Thanks for watching, enjoy your Friday!.

[@Andre-nt4dn]

It is natural colour, because that's what is says in Germany (ohne Farbstoff). Cheers!

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

Great news! Thanks, and I wish our laws required that reporting too.