The Singleton of Dufftown 15 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

The Singleton of Dufftown was launched in selected duty free outlets in 2006 and made available to retail markets in 2008. Stylishly packaged in a distinctive 19th century-style 'flask', the colour of the bottle reflects the blue flint glass used at the turn of the previous century. The whisky was matured in both American and European oak casks. Owned by Diageo, Singleton is presently their second largest distillery in terms of production, behind the recently built Roseisle facility (2009). The majority of its mammoth output goes to blends such as Bell's, Dewar's and Johnnie Walker. The distillery first drew water from Highlandman John’s Well in 1896 and continues to do so to this day.

Other reviews... Diageo's Singleton range is its answer to the problem of how to build a global single malt brand when each distillery will ultimately be limited by its capacity. Answer? A single brand: ‘Singleton,' but from three distilleries, each focused on a different area of the world. Singleton of Dufftown is Europe's expression, and this 15 year old combines cake mix, peanut butter, and fleshy fruits. There's dried banana and vanilla on the palate, and a nutty sweet finish. 83 points - whiskyadvocate.com