Deanston

Deanston Profile

  • Founded: 1965
  • Status: Operational
  • Region: Highland, Sctoland – Deanston, Perthshire FK16 6AG +44(0)1786 843010
  • Online: https://www.deanstonmalt.com/
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History Deanston distillery is a Single malt Scotch whisky distillery located on the banks of the River Teith, eight miles from the historic town of Stirling, at the gateway to the dramatic Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park. It is the largest distillery owned by Scotch whisky producer Burn Stewart Distillers Ltd. Deanston Distillery started life in 1785 as a cotton mill designed by Sir Richard Arkwright, and remained as such for 180 years until it was transformed into a distillery in 1966. The constant supply of pure water from the River Teith contributed to the decision to turn the mill into a distillery and Deanston is now the only distillery in Scotland to be self-sufficient in electricity, with power generated by an on-site hydro-energy facility. In June 2012, Burn Stewart Distillers Limited opened a new visitor centre at Deanston, as a means of showcasing the fascinating history of the distillery and offering visitors a unique insight into Scotland’s industrial past and traditional whisky production. The visitor centre is located in the former cotton mill canteen, with many original features being retained, and created seven new jobs for local people. It hosts a gift shop which sells exclusive Deanston bottlings, a café, tasting and presentations areas, and a variety of intimate distillery and tasting tours for locals, tourists and whisky lovers to enjoy. It is expected to attract 15,000 visitors a year and contribute to whisky tourism, an industry which generates an estimated £30m for the Scottish tourism economy. As the visitor centre opened, the distillery and a number of staff had already attracted international attention as Deanston featured as the distillery location in the Ken Loach film, The Angels’ Share, released in May 2012. One of the stars of the film, Jasmin Riggins, was also present at the opening.

The Whiskyphiles tasting notes

Official Bottling
  • Deanston 2008 Brandy Cask Finish_Limited Release Deanston 9 Years Old 2008 Brandy Cask Finish (2018) - Deanston 9 Years Old 2008 Brandy Cask Finish whisky review: Very sweet on the nose - much less so on the palate. This one is a little acidic fruit and vaporous spirit in places - perhaps showing its youth? Very similar to many of the Distillery only bottlings which show great promise but can be a little feisty at cask strength and reward a drop of water to calm them down. 83/100
  • DeanstonAmontillado Deanston 10 Years Old 2004 Amontillado Cask Finish (2015) - Deanston 10 Years Old 2004 Distillery Exclusive (59.2%, OB, Amontillado Cask Finish, 2014) Highland single malt scotch whisky 59.2% ABV, £75 for 70cl bottle-your-own at Deanston Distillery Score: 83/100 What they say: […]
  • DeanstonAmontillado Deanston 11 Years Old 2004 Amontillado Cask Finish (2016) - Deanston 11 Years Old 2004 Distillery Exclusive (60.1%, OB, Amontillado Cask Finish, 2015) Category: Highland single malt scotch whisky Origin: Deanston Distillery Bottling: Official: Distell – Distillery Fill your own ABV: 60.1% Cost: […]
  • Deanston 12 Years Old (2013) - Deanston 12 Years Old 46.3% ABV, ~£30 for 70cl Score: 83/100 What they say: NOSE. Expressive with hay and malty cereal notes. Creamy toffee and heather honey balanced with aromas of sweet oak […]
  • Deanston 14 year old Organic single malt scotch whisky Deanston 14 Years Old Organic (2021) - Quite 'raw' tasting with more than a hint of copper giving a real new make spirit vibe and lots of sappy wood thanks to the virgin oak finish, overall educational and enjoyable.
  • The Whiskyphiles Deanston 18 Years old Deanston 18 Years Old (2015) - Deanston 18 Years Old (46.3%, OB, 2015) Highland single malt scotch whisky 46.3% ABV, £62.95 for 70cl Score: 86/100 What they say: Deanston 18YO is first aged in hogshead casks before being […]
  • Deanston Festival 2014 Edition (2015) - Deanston 12 Years Old Marsala Cask Finish Festival 2014 (57.2%, OB, 140 Bottles, 2014) Highland single malt scotch whisky 57.2% ABV, £90 for 70cl available from Deanston Distillery Score: 85/100 What they […]
  • Deanston virgin oak Deanston Virgin Oak (2015) - Deanston Virgin Oak (46.3%, OB, 2015) Highland single malt scotch whisky 46.3% ABV, £35 for 70cl Score: 81/100 What they say: Virgin Oak This beautiful malt is first matured in ex-bourbon casks, […]
Independent Bottling
Master of Malt
  • Deanston 19 Year Old Master Of Malt Single Cask Deanston 19 Year Old 1992 Single Cask (2014) - Deanston 19 Year Old Single Cask (53.4%, Master of Malt, Bourbon Cask, 260 Bottles, 2012) 53.4% ABV, £59.95 Score: 85/100 What they say: This was distilled at the Deanston distillery on the […]
That Boutique-Y Whisky Company
  • deanston-batch2-that-boutique-y-whisky-company-whisky Deanston Batch 2 (2014) - Deanston Batch 2 (49.6%, That Boutique-y Whisky Company, 248 Bottles, 2014) 49.6% ABV, £59.95 Score: 81/100 What they say: Batch 2 of That Boutique-y Whisky Company’s bottling of Deanston single malt features […]
The Whisky Shop
  • Deanston 12 Oloroso GK Treasure Deanston 12 Year Old 1999 Glenkeir Treasures Selection (2014) - Deanston 12 Year Old 1999 Oloroso Cask – Glenkeir Treasures Selection (40%, The Whisky Shop, 2011) ABV: 40% Age: 12 Years Old Bottling: The Whisky Shop, Glenkeir Treasures Selection Category: Highland single malt […]