The Singleton of Dufftown 15 Yr
Single Malt Scotch Whisky
40% ABV
$70
Website (sort of)
What the Bottle* Says
Fruity Decadence
Vibrantly fruity, chocolatey and subtly spiced.
Indulge in this deeply delectable 15 Year Old. Here we’ve got whisky from both refill ex-Bourbon casks, known for imparting a kiss of sumptuous vanilla, and Pedro Ximenez Oloroso seasoned casks, which infuse some fruity vibrancy into the spirit. There’s lots to explore in this exciting dram. With zesty coriander, zingy pepper, decadent chocolate and creamy coffee, this is a tasty treasure trove to delight in.
What Gary Says
Nose: Sweet and savory, with dark fruit notes of raisins and plums, honey and oak with herbal notes of fresh oregano and tobacco.
Palate: Thin but sweet, lightly fruity with pears, apples and hints of plum, vanilla and caramel with a subtle spice.
Finish: Moderately long with fruity malt notes and a bit of oak.
Comments: A very pleasant, light and fruity dram. Wish it was higher proof, as it wasn’t off-putting but was a tad boring? One I enjoyed nosing more than sipping, as there was more depth going on with the nose where the palate thinned out.
Rating: Average/Stands Out
* A rant: I get that some smaller producers don’t have well organized web-sites, or don’t always keep them up. Diageo isn’t a small company. Why in the hell their ‘Singleton’ site makes zero mention of the Dufftown releases is beyond me. I assumed perhaps this was discontinued, but it is fairly widely available on the other side of the pond. Just to get the details on the bottle required a fair amount of searching for label images because Diageo apparently doesn’t want you to be able to find squat on this bottle. I went so far as to connect via VPN to a UK server to ensure they weren’t trying to limit information where the product might not be available – nothing. For the most part, going to a distiller/producer/blender’s site and getting the details to populate these reviews is pretty straight forward. Every once in it seems like they really don’t want you to know of a bottle’s existence.