🥃 Buchanan's DeLuxe 12
Flagship Buchanan's: a blended Scotch whisky aged at least 12 years, 40% ABV.
Buchanan's DeLuxe 12 is the flagship version of the Buchanan's brand, the one most people mean by that name. It is a blended Scotch whisky with a minimum age of 12 years and an alcohol content of 40% ABV. According to the official website, the blend was first called Buchanan's Finest Liqueur, and the recipe was approved by James Buchanan himself.
As with any blend, it mixes malt and grain whiskies; the full recipe is not disclosed. According to The Whiskey Wash, Dalwhinnie remains the key malt component. The youngest whisky in the bottle is at least 12 years old and matures in oak casks in Scotland. The producer describes the taste as soft and fruity, with notes of orange and chocolate.
Why this matters to you. DeLuxe 12 is the starting point of the brand. Buchanan's Special Reserve 18 is aged longer and in sherry casks, and Buchanan's Master is a blend of malt whiskies only. For a comparison outside the brand, Johnnie Walker Black Label of the same age is a reasonable choice. The WHO reminds us: there is no safe amount of alcohol.
Facts
| Alcohol (% vol.) | 40% ABV |
|---|---|
| Minimum maturation | 12 years (age of the youngest whisky in the blend) |
| Raw material | malt and grain Scotch whiskies; the recipe is not disclosed |
| Cask type | oak casks |
| EU category | 2 — whisky (whisky/whiskey) |
| Legal basis | Scotch Whisky Regulations 2009 (SI 2009/2890) (Blended Scotch Whisky) |
How it connects to Spirits
🥃 Buchanan's DeLuxe 12 → affects → 🍷 Alcohol and health ← affects ← 🥃 Spirits
Links
- What it affects
- 🍷 Alcohol and health, 🍷 Drunk driving
- Part of
- 🥃 Buchanan's, 🥃 Blended Scotch Whisky, 🥃 Scotch Whisky
- Similar and different
- 🥃 Dalwhinnie, 🥃 Johnnie Walker Black Label, 🥃 Buchanan's Master, 🥃 Buchanan's Master, 🥃 Buchanan's Special Reserve 18, 🥃 Buchanan's Special Reserve 18
Frequently asked questions
Is Buchanan's DeLuxe 12 a single malt whisky?
No. It is a blended Scotch whisky: a mix of malt and grain whiskies. According to The Whiskey Wash, the key malt component is Dalwhinnie.
What are the strength and age of Buchanan's DeLuxe 12?
40% ABV; the youngest whisky in the blend is at least 12 years old.
What was DeLuxe 12 called before?
According to the brand's official website, the blend was first called Buchanan's Finest Liqueur.
What to read next
- 🍷 Alcohol and health — Alcohol in any drink is harmful in large amounts, and the risks grow with the quantity.
- 🍷 Drunk driving — Never drive after drinking wine: alcohol slows your reactions.
Similar
🥃 Buchanan's Special Reserve 18 · 🥃 Buchanan's Master · 🥃 The Famous Grouse Sherry Cask Finish · 🥃 Johnnie Walker Blue Label · 🥃 Johnnie Walker Gold Label Reserve · 🥃 Ballantine's 12 Year Old
⚠️ 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.
Sources
- Buchanan's (official): Deluxe, aged 12 years, blended Scotch whisky, 40 % (first called Buchanan's Finest Liqueur; blend approved by James Buchanan)
- Difford's Guide: Buchanan's De Luxe 12 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky (Diageo; 40 %)
- The Whiskey Wash: Whisky Reviews — Buchanan's Deluxe 12 Years and Buchanan's Master (both at least 12 years, 80 proof; Dalwhinnie key malt; Master — personal blend of Keith Law)
- The Scotch Whisky Regulations 2009 (SI 2009/2890), reg. 3: definition and categories of Scotch Whisky
- WHO/Europe: No level of alcohol consumption is safe for our health (04.01.2023)