The Deveron 12-year-old

2020 Rating

Just an easy drinking whisky, but not impressive;

A medium body.

Well, quite OK. I found the old Glen Deveron 15 better by a long shot.

A very pleasant dram if you ask me. It's no muscle whisky, but a gentle bloke. Very well balanced between the creamy, maritime character and the spices. Too bad the finish is a bit short.

The nose is fantastic. So juicy, fresh green apples rarely experienced. Unfortunately, the palate does not hold at all what the nose promises.

Quite good although nothing special. The finish is it's weak spot. Good pricing. About 30 euro.

Nose-78; Taste-79; Finish-78.

After the first nose impression rather arbitrary, but the herbal history makes him interesting and more than just tasty, 35 € OK. To various UA Macduffs, however, he does not get ran, there are still quite different things.

The Deveron 12YO is not bad. It’s appears with sweet notes of cake, peanut butter, sherbet, perfume and vanilla. The palate is a sweet and fat with black currant, dried fruits, butter and oak notes. The finish is a short, dry and spicy with vanilla, dried fruits and oak notes.

Fruity

The nose is excellent, after which it gives way a bit, but still enjoyable. But the PLV is great. in the price range a really nice whisky and then still with age.

Sweet and dessert, fresh red fruit, strawberries or strawberries, creamy, almond, slightly bitter at the end.

This is one of my haven't tried it before so I will take a gamble on it , must say I lost on this one .  Not too bothered though , it wasn't expensive .

Tasty and fresh, or in one word: apple.

A quirky but very tasty dram. Definitely one of the more interesting cheaper whiskies.

This reminded me of the Glenlivet Founders Reserve but not as bad.

On the nose green apples and lemon, tastewise sweet and sweet mild oak in the aftertaste. A very light whisky, maybe something good to introduce somebody new into Whiskys.

I just bought this today and tasted it. It was a really clean whisky. Kinda light. To me it tasted like a light version of MacAllan 12yo. Some might disagree. But at the price its really worth the money. Perfect whisky for the warmer months of the year I think. Usually when it gets colder and darker I tend to drink Islay malts that tastes more of alcohol than this one. This one is a perfect gift to someone that is stuck in the "terrible" swamp of blended whisky were most tastes like melted plastic toys in alcohol. Even though it doesn't, to me, tastes like a lot of alcohol and its taste isn't as full as most whiskys its almost a "must have" in the collection to offer someone that "hates" whisky to maybe spark some interest. This is really an interesting whisky. After a couple of sips.... you really start to suck out all of the aftertaste. Kinda like if you just hade your last toffee and want more candy. Most whiskies are powerful in their taste but this one is interestingly subtle. Hard to get a better whisky for the money.

An unspectacular yet fine dram with a classic Speyside profile. The nose is malty with apples, green tea and vanilla, while the palate is a bit sweeter with citrus fruits and honey. It collapses at the finish though, it's pretty thin and cardboardy.

Quote Whiskyfun.com - November 24, 2015 The Deveron 12 yo (40%, OB, +/-2015)  Colour: gold. Nose: why would we, as Frenchmen, rather have the 10 as an exclusivity? This has more depth, more complexity, more elegance, more herbs, peelings, green tea, flowers, bread… But it remains a little light and, well evanescent. Mouth: ah, more character! It’s even got a coastal side, with this funny blend of metal and seaweed, plus a very excellent phenolic side that’s sometimes to be found in older HPs or even Pulteneys. Herbal teas (I can think of rosehip and honeysuckle). Cauliflower dumplings. Very very good old style! Finish: a bit short again, and getting drier as often, but at least you’re remembering you just had some very good malt whisky. Comments: I’ll say it, this is a huge surprise. The world of thirsty men and women NEEDS a full-strength version of this!!! I’m almost about to start an online petition. SGP:352 - 85 points.

- solid standard 12 years whisky - OK for 30 €, but there is also for the money significantly better ....

Relatively interesting, although not complex, but still in balance and quite robust. As a beginner painting a real asset.

Sharp smell, but overal good whisky

Delicate light whisky

Very direct, on fruits (apples), floral, somewhat nutty. A little honey. After that, it's cup. In the mouth, fruity also but a bit bland, at least vis-à-vis the promises of the nose. Generous finish on the other hand, very fruity too. Archetypal Highlands! Mouth a little disappointing but this "daily dram" has beautiful assets. Enthusiasm 3/5

Easy drinker. Too easy. Wood influence is big, not bad. Nose is better than taste.

An uncomplicated, simple and neatly successful malt - well suited for beginners. Price ok!