The Singleton of Dufftown 18 Year Old is a Speyside single malt Scotch whisky from Dufftown Distillery, bottled at 40% ABV after eighteen years of maturation. The label promises indulgent notes of stewed fruit, nuts and toffee, and the whisky offers a soft, creamy and gently spicy style that suits an unhurried glass after dinner.
About the distillery
Dufftown Distillery sits in the Speyside town of Dufftown, and the label carries the date 1896. It is owned by Diageo and was built to supply malt for blended whisky. The Singleton family also takes in Glen Ord and Glendullan. This 18 Year Old won a Gold medal at The Scotch Whisky Masters, run by The Spirits Business, in 2015.
How it’s made
The whisky is distilled, matured and bottled in Scotland and carries an age statement of 18 years, which gives the spirit time to soften and to build the fruit and toffee character described on the bottle. It is bottled at 40% ABV. Cask details are not specified for this bottling, so none are claimed here.
Tasting notes
Nose: Soft, warming and fruity, with vanilla sweetness, toffee apple and cocoa beans.
Palate: Creamy, with vanilla, aniseed, juicy fruit and a hint of peppermint.
Finish: Long and spicy, with cinnamon and apricot.
How to enjoy it
Serve The Singleton of Dufftown 18 Year Old neat at room temperature in a tulip-shaped glass, or add a few drops of water to open up the fruit. It makes a fitting digestif and pairs naturally with dark chocolate, roasted nuts or dried fruit.
Details
Type: Single malt Scotch whisky, 18 years old
Region / origin: Speyside, Scotland
Distillery: Dufftown Distillery
ABV: 40%
Volume: 70cl
Please drink responsibly. This product is intended for customers aged 18 and over.
