Founded on the site of an old cotton mill from 1785 and converted into a distillery in 1966, Deanston — located in the southern Highlands — is now considered one of Scotland’s most fascinating distilleries. A symbol of the industrious spirit of a small community, Deanston has always embodied the ambition to stand out for the quality of its products.
A range of single malt whiskies characterized by the use of:
– very light water from the River Teith flowing over granite bedrock;
– local unpeated Laureate/Concerto quality barley (2 PPM);
– long fermentations of up to 100 hours;
– stills with narrow, ascending necks to enhance copper contact;
– 30,000 ex-bourbon casks in the original vaulted warehouses, unique for their temperature and humidity conditions and ideal for aging.
This award-winning whisky has been fully matured in American white oak ex-bourbon casks for 18 years. A classic Deanston whisky with notes of sweet barley sugar, vanilla and crisp apple.
SENSORY NOTES of Deanston 18 years whisky:
NOSE: Quite aromatic, with balanced notes of American oak. Floral, malty and herbal, with vanilla and honey alongside hints of tobacco and nutmeg.
PALATE: Sweet and spicy, with notes of citrus, barley sugar, gingerbread, Manuka honey and white pepper.
FINISH: Dry and spicy, with a warm aftertaste of honey and ginger.
With a soft and creamy sweetness, hints of fruit, malty and honeyed spices, and delicate vanilla, the 12 Year Old ends with a satisfying prickle of cloves.
SENSORY NOTES of Deanston 12 years whisky:
NOSE: Fresh summer hay, malted cereals, rich creamy caramel and heather honey balanced by sweet oak and barley sugar.
PALATE: Creamy and velvety sweetness with rich hints of fruit, malty and honeyed spices, and delicate vanilla.
FINISH: Fresh and satisfying, with a persistent hint of cloves that gently fades.
Sweet and lively, the award-winning Virgin Oak is a true representation of Deanston’s unique character, both in taste and style. With notes of soft honey enriched by candied oranges and juicy orange oils, completed by creamy vanilla, caramel and warm aromatic spices.
SENSORY NOTES of Virgin Oak whisky:
NOSE: Intoxicating virgin oak, rich with lemon peel and sweet barley sugar, with delightful notes of apple and nutmeg.
PALATE: A sweetness reminiscent of candied fruit and vanilla toffee, balanced by heather honey.
FINISH: A light and satisfying spice, with a rewarding burst of honeyed malt and a sweet hint of oak.
