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Posted 2 November 2021

Deanston Kentucky Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 70cl - £12 (+£4.49 Non-Prime) @ Amazon

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Update - unexpired 03/11

12 quid for a single malt although it’s more of a mixer. Says stock coming in a few weeks but available to order for £12
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  1. cannotthinkofone's avatar
    antspam03/11/2021 20:05

    I'd love to learn how to do that. I was under the impression that whisky …I'd love to learn how to do that. I was under the impression that whisky doesn't age in the bottle.


    Do a web search for Whisky Sticks.
    That's possibly the simplest way to start for most folk.

    I have a collection of oak from various distilleries that I can use to change any poor whisky into something totally different.
    Cheap whisky is perfect for experimenting.
  2. cannotthinkofone's avatar
    Another 3 ordered to go with the 4 from last week.

    Yes it's not to the same standard as the Virgin Oak etc, but at £12 it's still 100% better than Bells
  3. zcaprd7's avatar
    Got a bottle from morrisons, saving it for the ginger beer...
  4. Tristan_Barnett's avatar
    vasg03/11/2021 19:22

    Bowmore as a distillery is relatively good, however the regular 10yo …Bowmore as a distillery is relatively good, however the regular 10yo expression is nothing special. It’s chill filtered, uses food colouring and is sold at a watered down 40%. Hence what I said still stands true, if you are not familiar with the topic I would politely suggest you stop digging the hole any deeper .


    The word "never" is incredibly dangerous to use. You're putting a definitive onto a statement you have no control over.

    Two weeks time a new distillery releases a new bottling for £10. It smashes reviews but you can't like it as its under £12. Yes it's an extreme example but it makes the point that to say "never" is a silly thing to do.

    Further, let people enjoy what they want to enjoy. There is no need to shoot bottles down because it doesn't fit your palate. The good thing about whisk(e)y is that it is all subjective.

    Lastly. Don't write "I drink and collect whisky" as if that makes you better than someone else. Congratulations on your life situation that allows you to collect. But surely whisky is for drinking and sharing with friends?

    Now, this bottle. Do I enjoy it as a dram on its own? Not as much as others. For £12 is it a hot deal? Yes. And you could use it in a cocktail or other ways.
  5. antspam's avatar
    Got this the other day and wouldn't buy again. I found the taste thin and sharp - although I am still getting over COVID.

    I can't stand it when people say they chucked whisky down the sink but I would only ever use this with mixers and cocktails.
  6. Chris4891's avatar
    Ordered 2 from Morrisons and although only £12 was pretty disappointed TBH - it’s very thin. To give some comparison Jim Beam Kentucky Straight 1L at £20 is a far better option IMO
  7. TheWinfield's avatar
    Heat added - I've never tried it before, but at £12, I reckon it's worth a punt.

    This is actually retailing cheaper than even the "bog standard" whiskies available in Scotland due to the minimum alcohol pricing laws (£0.50 per unit, which would make the minimum price for this £14 per bottle) (edited)
  8. Deen_Gray's avatar
    Ordered, cheers 🏻
  9. WhiskyWatcher's avatar
    This is why I use this service, saving me loads on Christmas! A family of whisky drinkers can be expensive.
  10. DealioFeelio's avatar
    Not the best review from 'malt review' although this was reviewed @ £29.

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  11. savvyB's avatar
    More like a blend this is! Don’t fall for the lower price. If you’ve already ordered it then good luck! If you’re a whisky drinker this will be you’re last purchase of Deanston.
  12. DealioFeelio's avatar
    savvyB02/11/2021 22:14

    More like a blend this is! Don’t fall for the lower price. If you’ve alr …More like a blend this is! Don’t fall for the lower price. If you’ve already ordered it then good luck! If you’re a whisky drinker this will be you’re last purchase of Deanston.


    Not at all, Deanston 12 and 18 are some of the best whiskies out there at their price range.
  13. kireir's avatar
    Love seeing a local distillery on this site a lot, but have to agree with the majority of comments on this one
  14. vasg's avatar
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    antspam03/11/2021 18:46

    True. But your point seemed to be that "it's a given" that a £12 whisky …True. But your point seemed to be that "it's a given" that a £12 whisky will be bad. It isn't a given at all. But feel free to keep arguing if you want.


    I’m not arguing, I’m stating my opinion as a whisky drinker and collector. These days, you will never get a good single malt whisky for £12, hence it is a given that this will not be good.
  15. vasg's avatar
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    dean.edwards9YA10/11/2021 10:53

    This or the £13 grants blended from asda?


    Comes down to personal taste, preference and expectations. The blend is probably slightly smoother especially if drinking neat.
  16. deleted2736128's avatar
    My bottle arrived today. I'm no whisky snob but a lot of the comments here are correct. It's definitely not unpleasant but there really isn't much else there at all. For £12 it's fine and my wife likes it, but I wouldn't buy it again. I think the master distiller aimed for something but it went wrong. Maybe the ex-bourbon casks they bought were duds.
  17. ohwh1sky's avatar
    Ordered… cheers.
  18. DealioFeelio's avatar
    This will probably be cancelled, ordered anyway, worth a try.
  19. Andy_Kenny's avatar
    Ordered, worth a punt for 12 notes!
    Cheers
  20. gigaspek's avatar
    Ordered, thank you
  21. smallclone's avatar
    Unable to add to basket.
  22. IrishRob's avatar
    savvyB02/11/2021 22:14

    More like a blend this is! Don’t fall for the lower price. If you’ve alr …More like a blend this is! Don’t fall for the lower price. If you’ve already ordered it then good luck! If you’re a whisky drinker this will be you’re last purchase of Deanston.


    Such a shame as the core Deanston range: Virgin Oak, 12 and 18 are all superb at their price points
  23. Chris4891's avatar
    Still voted hot though as it’s only £12
  24. vasg's avatar
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    Chris489103/11/2021 16:02

    Ordered 2 from Morrisons and although only £12 was pretty disappointed TBH …Ordered 2 from Morrisons and although only £12 was pretty disappointed TBH - it’s very thin. To give some comparison Jim Beam Kentucky Straight 1L at £20 is a far better option IMO


    I think that’s a given for 12 quid!
  25. cannotthinkofone's avatar
    Chris489103/11/2021 16:02

    Ordered 2 from Morrisons and although only £12 was pretty disappointed TBH …Ordered 2 from Morrisons and although only £12 was pretty disappointed TBH - it’s very thin. To give some comparison Jim Beam Kentucky Straight 1L at £20 is a far better option IMO


    Two very different drinks.

    It may say Kentucky on the label, but this is a scotch single malt not a bourbon whiskey.
  26. antspam's avatar
    vasg03/11/2021 16:03

    I think that’s a given for 12 quid!


    Nah, you sometimes get crazy reductions. I've had Bowmore 10 at this price not so long back.
  27. vasg's avatar
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    antspam03/11/2021 18:40

    Nah, you sometimes get crazy reductions. I've had Bowmore 10 at this price …Nah, you sometimes get crazy reductions. I've had Bowmore 10 at this price not so long back.


    That’s not the norm though
  28. antspam's avatar
    cannotthinkofone03/11/2021 17:50

    Two very different drinks. It may say Kentucky on the label, but this is a …Two very different drinks. It may say Kentucky on the label, but this is a scotch single malt not a bourbon whiskey.


    Have you actually tried this? I have and it is not like any single malt I've had before, and I don't mean it's unique in a good way. Thin and sharp are words I've used to describe it. I wouldn't drink it on its own. You might like it, but I can't imagine how.
  29. antspam's avatar
    vasg03/11/2021 18:40

    That’s not the norm though


    True. But your point seemed to be that "it's a given" that a £12 whisky will be bad. It isn't a given at all. But feel free to keep arguing if you want.
  30. antspam's avatar
    vasg03/11/2021 18:54

    I’m not arguing, I’m stating my opinion as a whisky drinker and collector. …I’m not arguing, I’m stating my opinion as a whisky drinker and collector. These days, you will never get a good single malt whisky for £12, hence it is a given that this will not be good.


    I've literally just told you that I got Bowmore for £12, which was earlier this year. Is that not a good single malt? You have now used the word "never", despite describing it as not the norm. You're just wrong.
  31. vasg's avatar
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    antspam03/11/2021 19:14

    I've literally just told you that I got Bowmore for £12, which was earlier …I've literally just told you that I got Bowmore for £12, which was earlier this year. Is that not a good single malt? You have now used the word "never", despite describing it as not the norm. You're just wrong.


    Bowmore as a distillery is relatively good, however the regular 10yo expression is nothing special. It’s chill filtered, uses food colouring and is sold at a watered down 40%. Hence what I said still stands true, if you are not familiar with the topic I would politely suggest you stop digging the hole any deeper .
  32. cannotthinkofone's avatar
    antspam03/11/2021 18:43

    Have you actually tried this? I have and it is not like any single malt …Have you actually tried this? I have and it is not like any single malt I've had before, and I don't mean it's unique in a good way. Thin and sharp are words I've used to describe it. I wouldn't drink it on its own. You might like it, but I can't imagine how.


    What's that got to do with my statement of fact?
    The reply was to someone comparing a scotch to a bourbon.

    It may be different to any other single malt that you've had, but do you think that there are no variables, even within a single distillery.

    I've had several expressions of Deanston and I've toured the distillery, so I am very aware how this fits into their range.

    If you don't like it as it is, learn how to age your own bottle and create a unique bottle. At this price it's great for playing with.
  33. antspam's avatar
    cannotthinkofone03/11/2021 19:58

    What's that got to do with my statement of fact?The reply was to someone …What's that got to do with my statement of fact?The reply was to someone comparing a scotch to a bourbon. It may be different to any other single malt that you've had, but do you think that there are no variables, even within a single distillery. I've had several expressions of Deanston and I've toured the distillery, so I am very aware how this fits into their range. If you don't like it as it is, learn how to age your own bottle and create a unique bottle. At this price it's great for playing with.


    I'd love to learn how to do that. I was under the impression that whisky doesn't age in the bottle.
  34. dean.edwards9YA's avatar
    This or the £13 grants blended from asda?
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