Deanston Distillery Near Doune, Guided Tours

Local Distillery Tours Launched

Deanston Distillery near Doune is opening to the public for the first time, with its recently launched tours.

A maximum group size of six ensures an intimate ‘up close and personal’ tour of this fantastic historic building with plenty of time to ask the knowledgeable guide about the whisky making process. No one step of the lengthy process is automated. Carefully crafted machines are monitored and adjusted by experts, a fascinating process to observe.

Originally the site of a cotton mill dating back as far as 1785, the buildings were renovated during the early 1960’s and converted into the whisky distillery seen today.

Owned by Burn Stewart Distillers, Deanston has impressive green credentials. Using barley grown in specially selected sites, free from pesticides and chemicals, Deanston produces an award-winning range of organic whiskies. In addition, Deanston is the only distillery in Scotland to be self-sufficient in electricity. Located on the banks of the stunning River Teith, its water-powered turbines generate not only enough power to run the distillery, but create an excess of energy which is sold back to the national grid.

Commenting on the decision to open up tours to the public, Distillery Manager Callum Fraser said, ‘This is a fantastic opportunity for people to visit a Distillery still making whisky using traditional methods’

In terms of the local tourism offering, this now means visitors to the area can combine two fantastic experiences, a whisky distillery tour and tasting with a trip to the nearby Doune Castle.