Отзывы в целом сходятся на фруктово-цитрусовом профиле с отчётливой апельсиновой нотой и характерной восковитостью Deanston, но мнения о балансе и оправданности возраста расходятся.
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В большинстве текстовых отзывов виски описывается как фруктовый и цитрусовый, с доминирующей апельсиновой нотой, которая проявляется и в аромате, и во вкусе, и в послевкусии. Несколько отзывов отдельно отмечают фирменную восковитость Deanston и присутствие ванили, мёда, специй, а также ореховых и травянистых оттенков. Часть отзывов упоминает влияние винной бочки: лёгкую шоколадную ноту, сухость, оттенки шерифа, а один отзыв сравнивает вкус с очень сухим шерифом с лёгкой затхлостью и приятным ореховым послевкусием. Несколько отзывов называют эксперимент удачным и гармоничным, отмечая, что выдержка даёт необходимую основу для такой бочки, а цена для 17-летнего виски кажется справедливой.
Вместе с тем оценки и впечатления неоднородны. Ряд отзывов указывает на резкость и агрессивность алкоголя, дисбаланс, разрозненность вкусов, горьковатый финиш и то, что возраст плохо скрыт или, наоборот, что от 17 лет ожидалось большего. Один отзыв называет виски одним из самых закрытых и неохотно раскрывающихся, другой — «большим промахом». Несколько отзывов отмечают, что добавление воды меняет характер: усиливает древесные и дубовые ноты, снижает фруктовость, а в некоторых случаях делает вкус более апельсиновым, но менее глубоким. В целом тексты описывают виски как необычный, узнаваемо «дистиллерийный» по характеру, но спорный по балансу и неоднозначный по соотношению цены и необходимости покупать целую бутылку.
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· 2026-10-08T07:06:07Z · источник evidence
aspaConnoisseur8813 mar 2026 9:24 pm
Not bad, slightly aggressive with the alcohol for its age. Comes across as a bit younger and more boisterous. Delicious orange, a nice, light Deanston waxiness in the background. An interesting experiment.
нос 90 · вкус 87 · финиш 87
DaniiHRExpert Senior8725 apr 2026 8:49 pm
нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
dramadramExpert Senior8601 may 2026 10:04 am
enjoyable Deanston with a fruit-forward character
нос · вкус · финиш
Нос
87
pretty sweet, very Deanston, vanilla, lemon, orange (?), slightly mineral,
LongPourAmourBlogExpert Senior8728 mar 2026 1:38 pm
Blog online on 30 March 2026 on my website ! Conclusion: "I believe creating this bottling from mature stock gave this Deanston Orange Cask exactly the podium on which to perform. I do not think it would be wise to use these casks on young whisky, you need some backbone. In this expression, it feels balanced and harmonious. This is a nice experiment I would not mind see executed by other producers as well."
FeydRauthaConnoisseur8506 apr 2026 6:43 pm
нос 84 · вкус 87 · финиш 85
Knoerr1Expert Senior8725 may 2026 7:53 pm
нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 88
Tom na GruagaichConnoisseur8409 jun 2026 9:50 pm
It tastes more like very dry sherry. A bit musty, but with a nice nutty aftertaste. It's alright.
sykonExpert Senior8711 apr 2026 10:46 pm
A very good whisky that has won me over. Whether I would ultimately need a whole bottle of it is another matter. I'm generally skeptical about wine cask maturation, but I think it turned out well in this case. Furthermore, the price for a 17-year-old whisky is very fair in my opinion, which is also worth mentioning.
Nick_Hildebrand_2000Connoisseur8701 may 2026 12:31 am
нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
WhiskywayLTExpert Junior8806 may 2026 4:47 pm
A very good whisky that won me over. Deanston is one of my favorite distilleries, so I was naturally thrilled, and rightly so. €85 for a 17-year-old, I like it! Nose: The wine's influence is clearly noticeable on the nose, with a light chocolate note. Orange is present, along with hints of green apple and vanilla. Palate: Initially, it has a very robust character, and the orange is immediately present. For a 17-year-old whisky, I find it unsurprising how many fine, complex notes it reveals. I primarily taste a lot of fruit: orange, lime, and mandarin (reminiscent of a fancy mandarin orange cake, but not artificial, more like something Grandma would bake). The distillery's character is wonderfully evident. The addition of water noticeably diminishes the whisky's character, and oak and wood flavors become more pronounced. At the same time, the fruitiness decreases slightly. Thus, the whisky both gains and loses something with the addition of water. Departure The orange flavor is most pronounced in the finish. Additionally, pleasant, full-fat milk aromas develop in the medium to long finish. Delicious!
JimbeauConnoisseur8710 may 2026 1:20 am
нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
DistiLeshaConnoisseur8703 may 2026 10:21 pm
One of the most closed whiskies I've ever tasted. Even with time, it opens up poorly and is unresponsive. In my opinion, this is pure experimentation that's unlikely to see further development. But it's nice that distillers are even trying out such experiments! 21 22 23 21
SapfiwhiskyExpert Senior8611 may 2026 8:30 am
DefeatlessConnoisseur8722 may 2026 12:30 am
Decent Deanston for a very reasonable price. It is something different, I think you either hate it or appreciate it. I am the latter part.
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Нос
87
Very herbal nose, grass and hay, but also fine dried green herbs. There is also a faint hint of perfumeshop, something very personal I agree, yet I associate with it.
Вкус
88
Sweet and cleare notes of orange indeed as well some tangerine. There is something in it which reminds me of Fruitella sweets. A hint of cream is here too
Финиш
87
Medium length. It feels a bit thin. Yet there is a unmistakable herbal and orange note here. With some water there is more cream here and a bit longer length.
BorosExpert Junior8703 jul 2026 10:39 pm
it is drinkable for 53.6%, unusual, generally very sweet and citrus forward but with interesting herb and wood nuances minus one because of a cheap candy reminiscing artificial flavor
нос · вкус · финиш
Нос
86
interesting on the nose - pine shoots in syrup, lemon thyme, honey, spring meadow
Вкус
87
tangerine, wet cardboard, cream, candied orange, ex-bourbon spices, oak notes, very sweeeeet
Финиш
87
thyme, wax, maybe even a bit of wood, yeast dough cake
67conrad67Expert Junior8629 mar 2026 1:26 pm
Scent: sweet, fruity base notes, orange zest, bitter almond, malty undertone, waxy, with hints of meat and bacon. Taste: oily, spicy-sweet base note, licorice notes, nice balance, the alcohol is present but well integrated, medium finish with a woody, spicy touch. Color: Ochre-colored, medium waterline, clear Conclusion: A nice experiment that kept the sample from getting boring – but at those prices, you don't really need the whole bottle...
DrekatConnoisseur8714 may 2026 11:07 pm
нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
rvangerwen29Connoisseur8724 may 2026 7:49 pm
WARciechExpert Senior8604 aug 2026 4:48 pm
BrocksterMember Senior8515 mar 2026 9:39 pm
Pleasant on the nose, with a noticeable orange note. On the palate, it displays the typical Deanston waxiness, and the orange is complemented by bright fruit notes. Overall, however, the whisky comes across as somewhat harsh and unbalanced. Water only brings limited improvement. The finish is slightly bitter. An intriguing cask experiment, but the result doesn't quite convince me.
hackfresseExpert Senior8730 mar 2026 8:01 pm
нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
Christopher.ironExpert Senior8724 may 2026 7:52 pm
Got myself a sample when I visited the distillery, also bought allot more. And what a distillery this is, the visitors centre is worth a visit, trust me!
нос · вкус · финиш
Нос
86
It's got oranges in there but also allot more. Oak wood, vanilla, candy store and maybe cotton candy, pine cones, abricot, peaches, very fruity.
Вкус
87
Also allot of oak and wood notes. Frutiy again like the notes written above. It's complex yet balanced between fruits and wood notes.
Финиш
87
Again fruity, ABV is pretty well intergrated. Starts off strong but fades away, so rather smooth dan burning.
Jamie McDubhConnoisseur8617 jun 2026 6:52 pm
нос 87 · вкус 85 · финиш 85
svenske2015Expert Senior8422 mar 2026 7:06 pm
Better than expected. The orange is present on the nose and palate, but it's a tart orange peel, not sweet orange juice or syrup. The Deanston character shines through, and the 17 years of aging are noticeable in a positive way. I wouldn't buy a bottle even for 75 or 80 EUR, but a sample should be worth the experiment.
Eisieisbaer08Expert Senior8511 apr 2026 1:44 pm
нос 87 · вкус 85 · финиш 84
GJRConnoisseur8607 jun 2026 3:05 pm
meepmeepMember Senior8820 jul 2026 12:31 am
For when you can't decide between a dram or an aperol spritz. Really lovely, fruit-forward whisky that is quite unlike anything else - but unfortunately the spirit's age is quite well hidden by the cask, feels like it could have been a NAS for half the price and little different. Very tempted to buy a second bottle, though, for its uniqueness
TheWhiskybosschConnoisseur8718 apr 2026 3:57 pm
нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 86
SANDExpert Senior8523 apr 2026 11:39 pm
Wonderful citrus and orange notes. I like. But will most people consider this whisky..? Lovely orangey and lemony notes.
duranadavidExpert Senior9216 sep 2026 5:35 pm
aroma: delicate, smooth, dark fruit Taste: soft, smooth, slightly bitter, dark fruit Beautiful, subtle, delicious glass, an incredible affair
ArncomNewbie8607 oct 2026 5:34 pm
Quite enjoyable dram. Good range of flavors but a bit lacking in cohesiveness & balance.
Ozzyosbourne007Expert Senior8510 feb 2026 8:58 am
нос 85 · вкус 84 · финиш 87
ChoasConnoisseur8717 mar 2026 9:20 pm
A rather quaffable malt that's something a bit different. You can taste the orange casks, which impart a lovely orangey aroma, but also some subtle off-flavors. The base is a nice Deanston, which doesn't hide its heritage. It tastes good, is reasonably priced, not a standout, but a welcome change. Good value for money – Deanston deserves some praise for this one.
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Нос
87
Pure - malty, creamy, slightly waxy, somewhat bittersweet, bitter almonds, orange peel; after the first sip it seems more mature. Slightly diluted – the nose immediately benefits from the water; it becomes fresher, with clear citrus aromas, orange, and now also the fresh wood in the scent, orange caramel.
Вкус
86
Neat - very drinkable, now with clearer orange notes, caramel, fudge, orange oil, some apple peel, some spice and bitter notes; it has a slight chemical aftertaste of fresh wood. Slightly diluted - now really orangey, fruity, slightly tangy, but it loses depth.
Финиш
87
pure - a pleasant woody tingle with tart orange peel, light acidity, quite agreeable, slightly diluted - orange soda, a little tonic, caramel, apple juice,
moer_d_oeghExpert Senior—31 mar 2026 5:36 pm
Not sure why, but I feel this is a big miss on Deanston side. Similar to Tequila cask 15yo, which sits on shelves of shops under a thin layer of dust. Just an opinion.
bl0wb4ckExpert Senior8716 mar 2026 8:58 pm
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
Tommy7817Expert Senior8827 mar 2026 4:18 pm
нос 88 · вкус 87 · финиш 88
SpoerkelConnoisseur8719 may 2026 11:23 pm
Delicious - but I would have expected more from a 17-year-old.
нос 87 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
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