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Gleann Mor Deanston 26 years

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(1)€229Scotland, Highland, Single Malt

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Deanston began life as a cotton mill on the River Teith. It spun thread for 180 years before turning to whisky in 1966. The distillery runs on its own hydroelectric power, drawing energy from the same river that cools its spirit. This independent bottling by Gleann Mor catches the malt after 26 long years in cask. Time has folded in layers of chocolate, raisins and sultanas, and a warm dusting of cinnamon and nutmeg. There is black tea and toasted almond underneath, with a gentle pepper bite. Pour it neat and let the years speak.

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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 Gleann Mor Deanston 26 years

Gleann Mor Deanston 26 years is a single malt Scotch whisky distilled at Deanston in the Highland region of Scotland. The distillery sits on the banks of the River Teith, a few miles from Stirling. Gleann Mor is an independent bottler, not the maker. This release shows you Deanston spirit through a smaller cask selection. Twenty-six years is a long, patient maturation. The result is deep, layered, and built for slow sipping. Deanston has one of the most unusual homes in Scotch whisky. The building started as a cotton mill in 1785 and ran as a textile works for 180 years. It became a distillery in 1966. One warehouse is the old weaving shed. Where steady year-round humidity once suited cotton and now suits maturing single malt. The site is also self-sufficient in electricity. On-site hydro turbines draw power from the River Teith and even sell surplus back to the grid. All that age shows in the glass. Expect rich chocolate, dried fruit, and a thick seam of raisins and sultanas. Warm baking spice runs through it, with cinnamon and nutmeg leading the way. Underneath sits malty depth, toasted almond, and a steep of black tea. A little pepper keeps the sweetness in check. This is a contemplative whisky, generous but never heavy-handed. Gleann Mor Deanston 26 years rewards patience in the glass as much as in the cask. Pour it neat and give it room. The flavours open slowly, moving from fruit to spice to a long, gently drying close. Bottled without artificial colour and without chill filtration, this Highland single malt keeps its natural texture and weight. For anyone who loves well-aged Scotch whisky, this Deanston is a quiet, rewarding pour.