Deanston 10 Year Old Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish Whisky

The journey of Deanston whisky began with a bold transformation: turning a historic cotton mill into a distillery and using the river’s power to fuel production. This spirit of innovation continues to define their approach, favouring fresh ideas over tradition. A prime example is their experimentation with red wine casks sourced from Bordeaux, a process that led to one of the most unique and intricate expressions of Deanston whisky to date.

Each year, Deanston’s Senior Blender, Dr. Kirstie McCallum, hand-selects spirits from their impressive, vaulted warehouse, carefully choosing those that can best benefit from her remarkable cask collection. In 2016, she identified a standout 2008 ex-Bourbon cask and dedicated two years to finishing it in Bordeaux red wine casks. She then skillfully blended this 10-year-old whisky with another Deanston malt that had been fully aged in Bordeaux red wine casks for a decade. The result is an exceptional whisky with a rich, sweet profile and a distinct red wine character—a testament to Deanston’s pioneering spirit and the expertise behind their craft.