Deanston Distillery
Deanston Distillery was previously a successful cotton mill. As the industry declined, the mill was converted to a whisky distillery in the 1960’s and its visitor centre opened in 2012. It features in one of the big whisky films “The Angels’ Share” along with Glengoyne and Balblair.
One way of exploring and developing whisky flavours is by cask finishing. Deanston Distillery specialises in this and over the years has produced whisky finished in a variety of ways including an American Craft Ale Finish.
Deanston Distillery Tours & Tastings
Deanston Distillery Tour
Discover where and how Deanston scotch whisky is made. The tour rounds of with a tasting in the dedicated tasting room including the 12yo, virgin oak and a distillery exclusive. Duration: 90 minutes. Price: £25
Other options include whisky tastings only. The Deanston Special is a flight of 4 distillery exclusives. The Highlands & Islands Tasting is a good opportunity to taste from Deanston’s sister distilleries: Bunnahabhain, Tobermory and Ledaig.
Deanston Distillery and Tour Highlights
- Range of tours - currently limited
- In depth experiences
- Former cotton mill
- Tasting only available
- Shop - discount with tour ticket
- Range of Tours - currently limited
- In depth experiences
- Former cotton mill
- Tasting only available
- Shop - discount with tour ticket
How to get to Deanston Distillery
Deanston Distillery is situated relatively close to Stirling and can be reached by bus. If you are driving, please note that drink driving laws in Scotland are extremely strict and there is a zero tolerance policy. Check if Deanston Distillery allows you to take away samples for later consumption. For detailed directions click on the link within the map.
Deanston Distillery Reviews
Deanston Distillery consistently receives very good reviews for its tours and whisky tastings. It has more than 900 Tripadvisor reviews.
Deanston's Sister Distilleries
Deanston Distillery is owned by Distell and has two sister distilleries you can visit. They are Tobermory Distillery on the Hebridean Island of Mull and Bunnahabhain on Islay.