The Singleton of Dufftown 12 Year Old

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A straightforward, nutty and malty Speyside single malt from Dufftown. A high share of European oak brings soft baked-apple and brown-sugar sweetness, making it an easy first step into single malts.

Details

Brand	The Singleton
Distillery	Dufftown
Origin	Scotland / Speyside
Style	Single Malt
Age	12 yrs
ABV	40%
Cask	European and American oak casks

Flavour profile

Smoky
Sweet
Fruity
Spicy
Rich

* Editorial estimate.

Tasting notes

Nose: Polished wood and toasted nuts, then baked apples and soft brown sugar.
Palate: Sweet, crunchy nuts and smooth fruitiness, with hints of brown sugar and espresso.
Finish: Medium length, crisp and gently drying, with a sweet nutty aftertaste.

* Editorial tasting notes.

How to enjoy it

Neat
On the rocks
Highball

Gentle enough to enjoy neat, where the nutty, baked-apple sweetness comes through clearly. Over ice it tightens up and works well alongside food.

Food pairing

Nuts, dried fruit and milk chocolate. Also good with pan-fried pork or roast chicken.

Background & production

Made at Dufftown distillery in the Speyside town of the same name. The distillery was converted from an old mill in 1896, bought by the Perth blenders Arthur Bell & Sons in 1933, and is now owned by Diageo.

In 2006 it joined Glen Ord and Glendullan under the Singleton name, with the Dufftown version aimed mainly at the UK and Europe.

The 12 Year Old draws on a high proportion of European oak casks and is bottled at 40% ABV — a smooth, nutty and approachable malt.