Deanston 18 Year Old Single Malt Whisky

Deanston 18 Year Old is a refined Highland single malt from Perthshire, crafted with locally sourced barley, slow fermentation and copper pot stills. Fully matured in American white oak ex-bourbon casks, non-chill filtered and natural in colour, it delivers honeyed fruit, bright citrus and a deep, waxy richness—luxurious yet welcoming, and beautifully gift-worthy.

Tasting Notes & Experience

Aromas of wildflower honey, vanilla pod and orchard blossom lift from the glass, threaded with citrus peel and a hint of nutmeg. The palate is sweet and spicy—barley sugar, candied lemon, gingerbread and Manuka honey over silky waxy texture. It finishes long, dry and warming, with gingery spice, oak polish and a lingering honeyed glow.

Key Details

• Distillery: Deanston Distillery
• Region: Perthshire, Highland, Scotland
• Type: Single Malt Whisky
• ABV: 46.3%
• Volume: 700ml
• Maturation: 18 years in American white oak ex-bourbon barrels; non-chill filtered; natural colour
• Serve: Neat or with a splash of water; over a large ice cube

Craftsmanship & Story

Founded in 1965 within a historic cotton mill, Deanston harnesses the pure River Teith for power and production. Traditional long fermentations and copper pot distillation create the house’s signature waxy, honeyed style. Casks rest behind metre-thick stone walls in vaulted warehouses, ensuring slow, even Highland maturation.

Special Features

Always unpeated and made with locally sourced barley, Deanston 18 is bottled at a generous 46.3% ABV to preserve texture and flavour. Fully ex-bourbon matured, it showcases clarity of oak, vanilla and citrus, elevated by Deanston’s distinctive waxy mouthfeel for a deeply satisfying, richly layered dram.

Recognition & Accolades

Widely decorated for purity of style and cask craft, Deanston 18 continues to impress across leading competitions:

• Gold – International Spirits Challenge, 2025
• Gold – International Spirits Challenge, 2024
• Gold – International Spirits Challenge, 2023
• Gold – International Wine & Spirit Competition, 2017
• Gold – San Francisco World Spirits Competition, 2016
• Gold – International Spirits Challenge, 2016
• Gold – The Scotch Whisky Masters, 2016

These honours underline Deanston 18’s reputation as a benchmark unpeated Highland malt with exceptional balance and depth.

Food Pairings

Roast pork with apple and sage; kiln-smoked salmon with lemon butter; mature cheddar or aged Gouda; spice-roasted almonds; pear tart or ginger crème brûlée. The whisky’s honeyed citrus, waxy texture and gingery finish complement buttery, nutty and lightly spiced dishes.

Perfect for Gifting or Sipping

A polished, age-statement Highland single malt that overdelivers in complexity—ideal for milestones, corporate gifting or as a treasured house dram.

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