Is Singleton single malt any good?

A straightforward, nutty and malty single malt from Speyside, the Singleton of Dufftown was released to replace the Singleton of Auchroisk. It’s aged in a high proportion of European oak casks. If you’re looking to use this little stunner in a cocktail, then you could do a lot worse than making a classic Highball.

How is Singleton Scotch?

The spirit is predominantly matured in American oak ex Bourbon casks, which naturally impart layers of sweet, nutty flavours, and blended with a small portion of liquid rested in European oak ex Sherry casks to lend a rich fruity dimension for a perfectly balanced Single Malt.

Is Singleton a single malt?

Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky The Singleton is actually a threesome of single malts each with a growing family of expressions around a core 12-year-old. First was Singleton of Glen Ord, Diageo’s ‘green grassy’ malt from the Black Isle which was reserved for Asia.

How do you drink Singleton whiskey?

You can drink it any way you like (strong, neat, on the rocks and, uh… other whisky terms) but it’s best when combined with mixers. The signature serve is actually called the Singleton Plus Two: 50ml of Singleton whisky, 50ml of something still, and 50ml of something fizzy.

Is Singleton 12 years good?

Very inoffensive and at 12-years-old its a dunce. Taste: some sun withered oranges, a handful of bar nuts and the undercurrent of vanilla. The texture is light and vapid.

How can you tell a fake Singleton?

Do the Fake Shake Give the bottle a shake and look closely at the ‘beading,’ the ring of frothy bubbles that form. The bubbles will disappear rapidly in a whisky bottled at 40% alcohol by volume (ABV), but persist for 20-30 seconds in a whisky bottled with an ABV higher than 50%.

Why is Macallan scotch so expensive?

Macallan Is Crazy About Its Casks. He has them dried, shaped at a Spanish cooperage, and seasoned with Oloroso sherry, which contributes richness to the final product. The process is about 10 times more expensive than most oak-barrel production. Which is why… bottles like this exist.

Is Macallan 18 worth collecting?

How Much Is Macallan 18-Year-Old Worth? Macallan 18 year old is one of Macallan’s most popular bottles with collectors. There is a broad range of vintages for collectors to acquire and they are neither common nor very rare so that they are not too difficult to get hold of but still command a premium.

Where is Singleton Scotch from?

The Singleton of Glen Ord is a whisky distillery in the Scottish Highlands and is the only remaining single malt scotch whisky distillery on the Black Isle.

Do you sip scotch?

The simplest way to enjoy your whisky is neat, cleansing your palate with cool water between sips. Many people also add a few drops of water to their whisky, which can open up the flavors as the liquids combine. Experimentation is key, but remember the old adage: “you can add, but you can’t take away”.

Which single malt whisky is best?

The 15 Best Single Malt Scotch Whiskies to Drink in 2021

• Best Overall: Aberlour 16 Year Old at Drizly.
• Best Under $100: Bruichladdich The Classic Laddie at Flaviar.
• Best Under $50: The Glenlivet 12 Year Old at Drizly.
• Best Value: Aberfeldy 12 Year Old at Drizly.
• Best for Cocktails: Auchentoshan American Oak at Drizly.

How much is Singleton 12 year old single malt whisky?

Talisker 10 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky 45.8% (Scotland) $60.00. THE SINGLETON 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky 40% (Scotland) $35.99. THE SINGLETON 15 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky 40% (Scotland) $49.99. THE SINGLETON 18 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky 40% (Scotland) $79.99.

What does Singleton of Dufftown single malt taste like?

Overall: The very definition of one-dimensional. This absolutely smells and tastes like alcoholic fruit punch. On the upside, there are no off-notes, no bitterness, and no “paint thinner” notes that often accompany inexpensive malts.

Where does Speyside single malt whisky come from?

Speyside refers whisky made by the 50+ distilleries near the river Spey in the Scottish highlands. These distilleries are noted for their use of refilled, ex-Sherry casks in the maturation of their whiskies. The Sherry casks imparts telltale fruit and nut tones to the final whisky.

What kind of casks are used for Singleton?

The spirit is predominantly matured in American oak ex Bourbon casks, which naturally impart layers of sweet, nutty flavours, and blended with a small portion of liquid rested in European oak ex Sherry casks to lend a rich fruity dimension for a perfectly balanced Single Malt. Keep up with The Singleton on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest.