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Scotch Whisky, known worldwide as "Scotch" is an umbrella term for any of the following whisky varieties produced in Scotland; Single Malt, Blended Malt, Single Grain, Blended Grain and Blended (Malt & Grain) Whisky.
In terms of an official definition, Scotch Whisky must be at least 40% ABV, it must be distilled to a maximum strength of 94.8% ABV, it must be wholly matured in an excise warehouse in Scotland for at least 3 years and the cask that the whisky is matured in must not exceed a capacity of 700 litres. In addition, if an age statement is present on the bottle or label, every spirit within that bottle must be at the very least, the age stated. This is the case with all varieties of Scotch Whisky.
Traditionally, Scotland was divided into four distinct whisky producing regions, each with their own characterisitc styles and flavours.
These were;
- Highlands
- Lowlands
- Islay
- Campbeltown
The Scotch Whisky Association now recognises an additional region which lies within the Highland region, called Speyside. It is an area that encompasses the Spey river valley in the north east of the country and is home to just under half of Scotland's working distilleries.
In addition to this, a further but unofficial region exists in the form of "The Islands" with whiskies such as Scapa, Highland Park, Talisker, Arran and Tobermory hailing from this region. Technically however, The Islands are part of the Highland region.
Therefore the regions are as follows;
- Highlands
- Lowlands
- Islay
- Campbeltown
- Speyside
- Islands (Unoffical, part of the Highlands)

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Deanston - 2002 - 17 Year Old - Organic - PX Cask - Finish - Limited Edition - Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Highland - 70cl / 49.3%
Deanston - 2002 - 17 Year Old Organic PX Cask Finish Limited Edition Single Malt Scotch Whisky. This is a very interesting and recent release Limited Edition from Deanston Distillery. Only the 3rd Organic whisky ever launched by Deanston and the 2nd Organic Limited Edition. This single malt re…
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Deanston - 2002 - 17 Year Old - Pinot Noir - Cask Finish - Limited Edition - Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Highland - 70cl / 50%
Deanston - 2002 - 17 Year Old Pinot Noir Cask Finish Limited Edition Single Malt Scotch Whisky. This is a very interesting and recent release Limited Edition from Deanston Distillery. Given that Pinot Noir grapes are good enough to make Champagne, that most regal of sparkling wines, Deanston ho…
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Deanston 10 Year Old Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Highland - 70cl / 46.3%
Deanston 10 Year Old Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish Single Malt Scotch Whisky This 10 year old Bordeaux Red Wine Cask Finish, has been crafted using a unique combination of casks and maturation styles, for a deliciously rich dram, full of character, depth and an undeniable trace of the Bordeaux …
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Deanston 23 Year Old - 1995 - Oloroso Matured - Distillery Exclusive Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Highland - 70cl / 50.2%
Deanston 23 Year Old - 1995 - Oloroso Matured - Distillery Exclusive Single Malt Scotch Whisky Distilled and filled into bourbon casks and matured in oloroso sherry casks, laid down in Oloroso butts in 1995, transferred to first fill oloroso hogsheads on the 17th of January 2017. Honeyed oakiness…
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Deanston 15 Year Old - 2002 - Marsala Cask Finish - Distillery Exclusive Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Highland - 70cl / 55.2%
Deanston 15 Year Old - 2002 - Marsala Cask Finish - Distillery Exclusive Single Malt Scotch Whisky Crafted by hand, this Limited Edition was distilled and filled into Whisky Re-Fill casks in 2002. Following almost 14 years of maturation, in the vaulted warehousing at Deanston Distillery, in 201…
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Deanston 12 Year Old - 2006 - Madeira Finish - Distillery Exclusive Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Highland - 70cl / 55.6%
Deanston 12 Year Old - 2006 - Madeira Finish - Distillery Exclusive Single Malt Scotch Whisky. This is the first time Madeira casks have been used to finish a Deanston Single Malt. Rich aromas of barley sugar, butterscotch, pears and spices come alive in this unique limited edition Deanston Made…
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Deanston 14 Year Old Spanish Oak Distillery Exclusive Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Highland - 70cl / 57.9%
Deanston 14 Year Old Spanish Oak Distillery Exclusive Single Malt Scotch Whisky Crafted by hand, this Deanston is finished in Spanish oak casks, giving it a deep colour and rich flavour. Finished in Spanish Brandy Butts for 5 year. Nose : The distinctive honeyed fruity character of Deanston…
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Deanston 18 Year Old Batch 3 Bourbon Finish Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Highland - 70cl / 46.3%
Deanston 18yo Batch 3 was originally laid down in hogshead casks, then transferred into carefully selected first fill Kentucky Bourbon Casks.Nose : Quite aromatic with balanced American oak notes. Floral, malty, grassy, vanilla and honey with hints of tobacco and nutmeg. Palate : Sweet and spicy, c…