Macduff Distillery: Aberdeenshire's Home of The Deveron
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Macduff sits on the Aberdeenshire coast, and much of what it makes disappears into blends. Its single malt, sold as The Deveron, shows up as a 10, 12 and 18 year old.
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Macduff at a glance
Distillery fact | Verified detail |
|---|---|
Region | Highland, Scotland |
Ownership | Bacardi group |
History | Company founded 1960 |
Whisky and production | The Deveron is the single malt brand associated with Macduff |
Named expressions | The Deveron 12 Year Old, The Deveron 18 Year Old |
Visits | Verify public access, current tours and opening times with the distillery before travelling. |
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Quick facts
Location: Macduff, Aberdeenshire, Highland whisky region
Founded: 1960 by Macduff Distillers Ltd
Owner: Bacardi, with John Dewar and Sons in charge
Single malt: The Deveron, 10, 12 and 18 year old
Ownership timeline
1960: the Macduff Distillery Company is founded by Macduff Distillers Ltd
1972: acquired by William Lawson Distillers
1980: becomes part of the Martini and Rossi corporation
1992: Martini and Rossi are acquired by the Bacardi Corporation, which puts its subsidiary John Dewar and Sons in charge of Macduff
Blends and local ties
Macduff is a major component in Dewar's blends such as William Lawson. The distillery supports local groups including the Portsoy 75 Club.
History and stills
A John Dewar and Sons press release says Macduff distillery sits near the mouth of the River Deveron on the northern edge of Aberdeenshire. Its spirit first flowed in 1960. It was built mainly to supply malt whisky to the blending industry and was commissioned by four businessmen who formed Glen Deveron Distillers Ltd.
Stills: five small copper pot stills with unusual horizontal condensers
Owner: Bacardi, through John Dewar and Sons
Single malt: sold under the name The Deveron, which replaced Glen Deveron
2015 range: The Deveron 10, 12 and 18 Year Old, all at 40% ABV. The 10 Year Old was available only in France at launch
Markets: launched in Canada, France, Germany, Japan, Russia, Sweden, Taiwan, the United States and the United Kingdom
Sources and gaps
Source: Wikipedia, Macduff distillery
Gaps to confirm: official site, still count, capacity, ABVs, visitor policy, and the history of the brand name Glen Deveron
Slug planned: macduff-distillery
Further source read on 21 October 2026: John Dewar and Sons press release on The Deveron, republished by GreatDrams.
What makes Macduff distinctive?
The Deveron is the single malt brand associated with Macduff
Macduff whisky bottle and expression comparison
The Deveron is the single malt label produced by Macduff Distillery.
Bottle / expression | Age | ABV | Cask maturation and context |
|---|---|---|---|
The Deveron 10 Year Old | 10 years | Check bottle | Green apple, toffee and vanilla; ten years in oak. |
The Deveron 12 Year Old | 12 years | Check bottle | Baked apple and creamy vanilla, twelve-year oak maturation |
Rare, limited and historic whisky releases
Documented special releases and older editions can sell out. They are included for education rather than as live stock claims.
Bottle / expression | Age | ABV | Cask maturation and context |
|---|---|---|---|
The Deveron 18 Year Old | 18 years | Check bottle | Green apple, toffee and vanilla; ten years in oak. |
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Frequently asked questions about Macduff
Where is Macduff based?
Highland region, Scotland; see article details.
Who owns Macduff?
Bacardi group
What is an important date in Macduff's history?
Company founded 1960
Which whiskies are associated with Macduff?
The Deveron 12 Year Old, The Deveron 18 Year Old. Release status changes.
Can you visit Macduff?
Confirm tour availability, visitor rules and hours with the distillery; production-only sites may not offer public visits.
Sources and editorial checks
Original historical research and source notes are preserved in this guide. Producer details, distillery access and releases may change.
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