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Deanston 12 years

woody malty
3.7
(23)€42Scotland, Highland, Single Malt

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Deanston distillery started life as a cotton mill in 1785, built inside a building designed by Richard Arkwright. It became a distillery in 1966 and has been making uncompromising whisky ever since. The 12-year-old is bottled at 46.3% without chill filtration or added colouring. Expect caramel, baking spice, and a hint of cereal warmth. It finishes with a quiet, woody depth. This is a whisky that rewards attention.

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Deanston

Deanston is a Scottish whisky distillery located in the small town of Doune, in the region of Stirling, Scotland. The distillery was established in 1965, and it is situated on the banks of the River Teith, near the historic Deanston Mill. Deanston uses traditional methods and locally sourced ingredients. The distillery's unique location and natural resources, including pure spring water from the nearby hills and barley grown on farms in the region, contribute to the distinct flavor and character of their whiskies. Deanston's signature single malt whisky is aged for 12 years and has a smooth, mellow taste with notes of honey, vanilla, and toasted oak.

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About the Deanston 12 years

Deanston 12 years is a Highland single malt Scotch whisky from one of Scotland's most distinctive distilleries. Deanston sits on the banks of the River Teith, eight miles from Stirling. In a building that was once a cotton mill designed by Richard Arkwright in 1785. The distillery converted to whisky production in 1966 and still operates without computers. Its 11-ton open-topped mash tun is the only one of its size in Scotland. The spirit matures in a vast vaulted warehouse that was originally the weaving shed. Deanston is also the only distillery in Scotland entirely self-sufficient in electricity. Powered by an on-site hydro facility fed by the River Teith. Deanston uses organic barley grown to strict standards, which shapes the spirit from the ground up. The clean, naturally soft River Teith also plays a role in the character of the whisky. These raw ingredients give the spirit a clean cereal base that carries the oak influence well. Deanston 12 years is matured exclusively in bourbon casks. The result is an approachable but characterful whisky. Notes of caramel and brown sugar lead the way. Baking spice and cinnamon follow, alongside softer touches of dried apricot and cereal. A chocolatey warmth builds toward the finish, with a woody dryness that lingers. Vanilla and gentle oak round out the experience in the final moments. This bottling is released at 46.3% ABV, with no chill filtration and no added colouring. That means the whisky reaches your glass exactly as the cask intended. Pour it neat and give it a minute to open up. The flavours shift and settle as you sip.