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The Highland whisky distillery Deanston is located on the banks of the River Teith, which serves as its main water source. Rising in the Trossachs hills, the river is considered one of the cleanest watercourses in Scotland and has a significant…

The Highland whisky distillery Deanston is located on the banks of the River Teith, which serves as its main water source. Rising in the Trossachs hills, the river is considered one of the cleanest watercourses in Scotland and has a significant influence on the character of the local whisky production. Deanston was founded in 1965 on the site of a former 18th-century weaving mill, close to the village of Doune in the Perthshire region.

Sustainable production in a historic building

The main part of the distillery is housed in a protected historic spinning mill building, which still forms the heart of the production site today. Thanks to its own turbine and dam utilising the power of the River Teith, Deanston is energy self-sufficient and generates its own electricity. This approach places it among environmentally responsible Scottish distilleries.

In 1971, the first Scottish single malt whisky produced here was released under the name Old Bannockburn. A year later, the distillery came under the ownership of Invergordon. After approximately eight years of closure, it was acquired by Burn Stewart Distillers for £2.1 million, and production was shortly resumed. Several years later, gin production was also introduced at Deanston.

Warehouses, maturation and portfolio

Deanston operates two warehouses in which approximately 45,000 casks are matured. Most of the capacity is used for ageing whisky intended for blended Scotch whisky. An important part of the portfolio is the Scottish Leader brand, whose annual sales exceed five million bottles worldwide.

Among the most well-known single malt whiskies is Deanston Virgin Oak, matured in new American oak casks and characterised by gentle notes of vanilla, honey and a malty backbone. Another popular choice is Deanston 12 Year Old, aged in ex-bourbon casks, offering a balanced profile with a creamy texture, fruity notes and a natural sweetness typical of the distillery’s style. In addition to these core expressions, Deanston also focuses on limited and independent bottlings.