🥃 Macduff
Macduff is a single malt Scotch whisky distillery in Aberdeenshire, near the mouth of the River Deveron. Its spirit first ran in 1960 from five copper pot stills; the owner is John Dewar & Sons (Bacardi) and the whisky is sold as The Deveron.
Macduff is the Scotch whisky distillery behind The Deveron, a single malt made on the northern edge of Aberdeenshire, near the mouth of the River Deveron. Its spirit first ran in 1960. The owner is John Dewar & Sons, part of the Bacardi group.
History. According to Bacardi, the distillery was commissioned by a consortium of four businessmen who called themselves Glen Deveron Distillers Ltd.
How it is made. According to Bacardi, the spirit comes from five small copper pot stills. Dewar's names Macduff as one of its five distilleries, alongside Aberfeldy, Aultmore, Craigellachie and Royal Brackla.
Range. In September 2015 Bacardi announced The Deveron 10, 12 and 18 years old, all at 40% ABV; at launch the 10-year-old was sold only in France.
Why it matters to you. Under the Scotch Whisky Regulations 2009, single malt Scotch is made at one distillery, matured in oak in Scotland for at least 3 years and bottled at 40% ABV or more. The WHO reminds us that there is no safe level of alcohol consumption.
Facts
| Year founded | spirit from 1960; commissioned by Glen Deveron Distillers Ltd (four businessmen); today John Dewar & Sons (Bacardi) |
|---|---|
| Legal basis | Scotch Whisky Regulations 2009 (SI 2009/2890) (Single Malt Scotch Whisky) |
| Distillation method | five small copper pot stills |
| Minimum maturation | by law at least 3 years in oak in Scotland; The Deveron - 10, 12, 18 years |
| Alcohol (% vol.) | The Deveron 10, 12, 18 (2015) - 40% ABV; by law from 40% ABV |
How it connects to Spirits
Links
- Previous step
- 🥃 Bacardi Limited
- Packed in
- 🍷 Oak barrel
- Made from
- 🥃 Barley and malt in whisky
- What it contains
- 🧪 Water, 🍷 Ethanol
- What it affects
- 🍷 Alcohol and health, 🍷 Drunk driving
- Traditions
- 🧑🤝🧑 British
- Part of
- 🥃 Whisky, 🥃 Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 🥃 Scotch Whisky, 🥃 Highland whisky
- Related to
- 🌍 Western Europe
- Similar and different
- 🥃 Dewar's, 🥃 Blended Scotch Whisky
Frequently asked questions
Who owns Macduff distillery?
John Dewar & Sons, which is part of the Bacardi group.
Is Macduff the same as The Deveron?
The distillery is Macduff; the single malt from it is sold as The Deveron. Bacardi announced The Deveron 10, 12 and 18 years old in 2015, all at 40% ABV.
When did Macduff start and who commissioned it?
Its spirit first ran in 1960; according to Bacardi it was commissioned by a consortium of four businessmen called Glen Deveron Distillers Ltd.
Is Macduff a Speyside or a Highland malt?
The distillery stands in Aberdeenshire near the River Deveron, and this page files it with Highland Scotch whisky.
What does single malt Scotch mean legally?
Under the Scotch Whisky Regulations 2009 it is made at one distillery, matured in oak in Scotland for at least 3 years and bottled at 40% ABV or more.
What to read next
- 🍷 Alcohol and health — Alcohol in any drink is harmful in large amounts, and the risks grow with the quantity.
- 🍷 Ethanol — The alcohol formed during fermentation that makes you drunk.
- 🍷 Oak barrel — A wooden vessel made of oak staves in which wine matures, picks up new aromas and slowly takes in air.
- 🧪 Water — ~87% of milk.
- 🌍 Western Europe — France, the Netherlands, Britain, Ireland, Belgium and Luxembourg: a mild, moist climate, pastures and hundreds of cheeses such as Roquefort, Camembert, Gouda and Cheddar.
Similar
🥃 Aultmore · 🥃 Teaninich · 🥃 Glen Ord · 🥃 Ben Nevis · 🥃 Royal Brackla · 🥃 Abhainn Dearg
⚠️ Spirit drinks contain alcohol and are for adults only. Alcohol harms health. Do not drink during pregnancy or before driving; check the label for ingredients and possible allergens.
What it includes
Sources
- Bacardi Limited: THE DEVERON - The Calm From the Storm (press release, 3.09.2015): Macduff, spirit from 1960, Glen Deveron Distillers Ltd, five copper pot stills, John Dewar & Sons part of Bacardi, The Deveron 10/12/18 at 40% ABV
- Dewar's: FAQ - five distilleries Aberfeldy, Aultmore, Craigellachie, Royal Brackla and Macduff
- The Scotch Whisky Regulations 2009 (SI 2009/2890), reg. 3: definition and categories of Scotch Whisky (Scotland, oak up to 700 l, min. 3 years, min. 40 % ABV)
- WHO/Europe: No level of alcohol consumption is safe for our health (04.01.2023)