Deanston 12 Year Old 750ml Whisky
Deanston 12 Year Old is the flagship expression from the eco-pioneering Deanston Distillery in the Scottish Highlands. Fully matured in ex-bourbon barrels, it delivers a signature profile described by the whisky makers as "a lawnmower exploded in your mouth – freshly cut grass, sweet green fruits, and summer in a glass."
Known for its handcrafted approach, distinct waxy mouthfeel, and natural presentation, this unpeated malt balances crisp orchard fruits with rich honeyed heather and warm spice.
Tasting Notes
- Appearance: Light honey gold.
- Aroma: Summer hay, malty cereal, rich creamy toffee, and honeyed heather balanced with sweet oak and barley sugar.
- Palate: Smooth and creamy sweetness with sumptuous hints of green fruit, malty honeyed spiciness, and soft vanilla.
- Finish: Crisp and satisfying with a lingering, gentle tingle of cloves.
Distillery Craft & Sustainability
- Industrial Heritage: Housed in a historic 1785 Victorian cotton mill transformed into a distillery in 1966. maturation takes place in former weaving sheds with vaulted ceilings and constant temperatures.
- 100% Hydro-Powered: Scotland’s only self-sufficient distillery for electricity, generating all its power on-site using the River Teith and feeding excess energy back to the grid.
- Handcrafted Philosophy: Made using traditional, analogue methods, open-top mash tuns, long fermentations (~85 hours), and no computer automation, yielding a signature waxy, fruit-forward Highland spirit.
