My first Deanston. Very nice things i have heard of you. Are those things true? Lets find out. I got to say that this one was one of those malts i have ignored for a long time because it just didn't made any clicks on my head. But recently whisky reviewers that i respect have been talking about this distillery like is the new Glendronach or something. So, i said to myself, if this is truly worth it, start medium big, so i went for the 18yo expression. The result was a very interesting and fine dram that IS NOT THE NEW GLENDRONACH. Bottled at 46.3%abv. Burnished gold color. On the nose: Vanilla very strong, Dry grass, Hay and Banana. A little simple here. On the palate, it is very interesting. Straight spice bomb, not in the aftertaste but in the first touch with your tongue. American oak spice, Burnt hay. Super sweet an enjoyable. Aftertaste stays into that profile of hay/grass/spice. Very pleasant actually. Wasabi, chilli. Overall this dram feels dry and grassy. A very good dram that might fit some people, for me it was ok. 85 over 100.