Deanston
12 Years Old
- 46.3
- 12 Years Old
- 70cl
- Taste: 2
- Highlands
Originally built in 1785 as the Adelphi Cotton Mill, the distillery is nestled in the charming village of Deanston, Perthshire. Designed by Sir Richard Arkwright, the bottom mill operated for nearly two centuries, before ceasing production for good in 1965, marking the end of the community's trading era. However, Brodie Hepburn, a true visionary, recognised the potential in the worn-down cotton mill. He envisioned more than just its industrial past....
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Originally built in 1785 as the Adelphi Cotton Mill, the distillery is nestled in the charming village of Deanston, Perthshire. Designed by Sir Richard Arkwright, the bottom mill operated for nearly two centuries, before ceasing production for good in 1965, marking the end of the community's trading era.
However, Brodie Hepburn, a true visionary, recognised the potential in the worn-down cotton mill. He envisioned more than just its industrial past. Situated beside the banks of the River Teith, he saw not only water perfectly suited for whisky-making but also the energy to sustain a distillery. Inspired by the community's passion and strong work ethic, Deanston Distillery opened its doors in 1966, embarking on a new chapter in its storied history. Today, Distell Group Limited, a subsidiary of Heineken, own the company, after taking over in 1990. They continue to use the River Teith, supplying both water and hydroelectric power.
This Deanston bottling was hand-crafted and matured for 12 years in ex-Bourbon casks for a delicate taste and gentle warmth. With a smooth and creamy sweetness, hints of fruit, malty honeyed spiciness and soft vanilla, this crisp 12 year old whisky finishes with a satisfying tingle of cloves.
Official Tasting Notes
Colour - Amber gold.
Nose - Fresh hays of summer, malty cereal, rich creamy toffee and honeyed heather, balanced with sweet oak and barley sugar.
Palate - Smooth creamy sweetness with sumptuous hints of fruit, malty honeyed spiciness and soft vanilla.
Finish - Crisp and satisfying with a tingle of cloves which linger, then gently fade.
However, Brodie Hepburn, a true visionary, recognised the potential in the worn-down cotton mill. He envisioned more than just its industrial past. Situated beside the banks of the River Teith, he saw not only water perfectly suited for whisky-making but also the energy to sustain a distillery. Inspired by the community's passion and strong work ethic, Deanston Distillery opened its doors in 1966, embarking on a new chapter in its storied history. Today, Distell Group Limited, a subsidiary of Heineken, own the company, after taking over in 1990. They continue to use the River Teith, supplying both water and hydroelectric power.
This Deanston bottling was hand-crafted and matured for 12 years in ex-Bourbon casks for a delicate taste and gentle warmth. With a smooth and creamy sweetness, hints of fruit, malty honeyed spiciness and soft vanilla, this crisp 12 year old whisky finishes with a satisfying tingle of cloves.
Official Tasting Notes
Colour - Amber gold.
Nose - Fresh hays of summer, malty cereal, rich creamy toffee and honeyed heather, balanced with sweet oak and barley sugar.
Palate - Smooth creamy sweetness with sumptuous hints of fruit, malty honeyed spiciness and soft vanilla.
Finish - Crisp and satisfying with a tingle of cloves which linger, then gently fade.
Tasting Rating Guide
1: Light, good for beginners - an aperitif on a summers day, i.e. Glengoyne, Auchentoshan
2: Also good for beginners but with more depth and body - a little stronger than 1, ie. Glenmorangie, Speyburn
3: A dram for everyone, a little more complex so the palate requires a little more experience, i.e. Cragganmore, Macallan
4: A stronger spirit, a big whisky with lots of character and body, excellent after dinner, i.e. Lagavulin, Laphroaig