The Singleton of Dufftown is distilled at the Dufftown distillery in Speyside, the heart of Scottish malt whisky production. Whisky has been distilled at the distillery since 1896, and from fermentation to distillation we do our utmost to ensure that every drop is of the highest quality. The Singleton of Dufftown has an aroma of roasted nuts with rich fruit, with notes of blackcurrant, brown sugar and coffee on the palate - before an elegantly drying and crisp finish. The Singleton of Dufftown 12 Year Old has the right flavor profile for malt whisky novices due to its smooth, rich and approachable taste. Serving suggestion: Best served neat to enjoy the full, rich fruit and vanilla notes.
Approachable and rich. First polished wood and nuts (toasted hazelnut) dominate, then stewed fruits (baked apples), dried fruits (sweet dates), and soft brown sugar take over. Mossy too, after a while. With water, a sweeter, more direct Speyside character develops (pure pear drops!). Clean and dense. After a while, warm, dry, aromas, of pencil shavings or match-sticks.
Medium to full bodied.
Sweetness and crunchy nuts impress at first, then there’s a smooth, fruity Speyside richness to enjoy. Firm, with a balancing sweetness. Brown sugar and espresso coffee. Warming and pleasant. With water, still a pleasant texture. Light sweetness, then chewy and balanced by light acidity, with a good spread of flavours mid-palate.
Medium to long, elegantly drying and crisp, completed by a pleasant, sweetly nutty chew-ability.
Title | Score | Year |
|---|---|---|
San Francisco World Spirits Competition | Double Gold | 2025 |
International Spirits Challenge | Silver | 2025 |
Frankfurt International Trophy | Gold | 2022 |
The Spirits Business Gold World Whisky Masters | Gold | 2022 |
The Spirits Business Gold World Whisky Masters | Master | 2022 |
San Francisco World Spirits Championship | Silver | 2016 |
International Wine | Silver (Outstanding) | 2014 |
The Scotch Whisky Masters | Gold | 2014 |
International Spirits Challenge | Silver | 2014 |
International Spirits Challenge | Commended | 2010 |
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Awards - A whisky of distinction
Frankfurt International Trophy
2022
International Spirits challenge
The Spirits Business Global World Whisky Masters
2022 - Gold
Scotch Whisky Masters
The Spirits Business Global World Whisky Masters
2022 - Master
Luxury Spirits Master
The Singleton Serve
Reach for the Peach
This exquisite cocktail marries the smooth, fruity richness of the single malt with the juicy sweetness of peach to create a sun-kissed blend that’s perfect for summer evenings.
You’ll need:
45ml of The Singleton
30ml of peach iced tea
90ml of soda water
Optional: 2 dashes of absinthe
To make:
1. Mix 45ml of The Singleton, 30ml of peach iced tea, and 90ml of soda water, with an optional 2 dashes of absinthe.
2. Build all ingredients in a highball glass, add cubed ice, and garnish with a twist of lemon zest.
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