The Singleton of Dufftown 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

The Singleton of Dufftown was launched in selected duty free outlets in 2006. Stylishly packaged in a traditional but distinctive 19th century-style blue glass flask, the whisky was matured in both American (bourbon) and European (sherry) oak casks, and is aimed at people who have an interest in single malt but who are perhaps trying it for the first time. Dufftown Distillery was founded on Speyside in 1896, and still draws its pure water from the same spring. The distillery was bought by Arthur Bell & Sons Ltd in 1933, along with Blair Athol, as part of the acquisition of Peter Mackenzie & Co Distillers Ltd. Arthur Bell & Sons Ltd were purchased by Guinness plc in 1985.

Tasting note: Nose: Straightforward nuttiness/nut shell, slightly bitter. Opens into yew, sawn oak, draff, then marshmallow and a touch of apple and fig relish. Palate: Nut oils. Quite biscuity and rich. Leafy. Finish: Crisp short. Comment: A perfectly pleasant dram, but lacking the finesse and complexity of the best on show here. Rating: 75 points. - tasting note sourced from www.whiskymag.com