Macduff was founded in 1960 near the Highland coastal town of Banff and on the banks of the River Deveron. It was built as part of the mid-20th century boom in blended Scotch sales and is owned by John Dewar & Sons, which is the Scotch whisky part of Bacardi. Much of the production goes into blends, especially the William Lawson’s and Dewar’s ranges. Previous owners include the Italian drinks company Martini & Rossi. Macduff single malt is released under the name The Deveron. Older bottlings were named Glen Deveron. Macduff’s spirit is often characterised by a nutty, fruit-driven Highland style supported by modern production efficiency.
Macduff
The Highlands
Established 1960
The cornerstone single malt of the popular William Lawson's blended range.
Spirit Character
A soft, gentle Highland malt with a distinct toffee apple character and a twist of spice.
Taste profile
Apple
Cloves
Honey
Facts & Figures
RegionThe Highlands
Established1960
OwnerJohn Dewar & Sons Ltd
Number of Stills2 wash, 2 spirit
Annual Capacity4,100,000 litres of alcohol
Distillery Directory
Producers across Scotland’s whisky regions
Scotland’s whisky regions are home to a diverse range of distilleries, each shaped by its own history, production methods and location. While regional classifications provide a useful framework, the character of Scotch whisky ultimately reflects the individual producers that operate within these regions.
The directory below provides an overview of distilleries across Scotland, together with their regional location within the Scotch whisky landscape.
Aberfeldy
Aberlour
Allt a Bhainne
Ardbeg
Ardmore
Auchentoshan
Auchroisk
Aultmore
Balblair
Balmenach
Ben Nevis
Benriach
Benrinnes
Bladnoch
Blair Athol
Bowmore
Braeval
Bruichladdich
Bunnahabhain
Caol Ila
Clynelish
Craigellachie
Dailuaine
Dalmore
Deanston
Fettercairn
Glenburgie
Glen Elgin
Glenfarclas
Glen Garioch
Glenglassaugh
Glen Grant
Glen Keith
Glenkinchie
Glenlivet
Glenlossie
Glenmorangie
Glen Moray
Glen Ord
Glenrothes
Glen Spey
Glentauchers
Inchgower
Invergordon
Jura
Knockdhu
Laphroaig
Ledaig
Linkwood
Littlemill
Loch Lomond
Macallan
Macduff
Mannochmore
Miltonduff
Mortlach
North British
Port Dundas
Port Ellen
Royal Brackla
Speyburn
Springbank
Strathisla
Strathmill
Tamdhu
Tamnavulin
Teaninich
Tobermory
Tomatin
Tomintoul
Tullibardine
The distilleries above represent a selection of producers whose spirit contributes to the diversity of Scotch whisky.
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