The Singleton brand encompasses three distilleries: The Singleton of Glen Ord, The Singleton of Glendullan, and The Singleton of Dufftown. In Asia, particularly in Hong Kong, the core line is from the Glen Ord distillery and the higher aged whiskies are from the Dufftown distillery. The article below introduces The Singleton 12-Year-Old, 12-Year-Old Sherry Cask Edition, 15-Year-Old, and 18-Year-Old from The Singleton of Glen Ord, as well as the 21-Year-Old and 25-Year-Old from The Singleton of Dufftown.
Within The Singleton of Glen Ord range, the 12-Year-Old and 12-Year-Old Sherry Cask Edition whiskies are both matured in American and Europen oak casks, and share a common maturation period of at least 12 years. However, their unique journeys result in remarkable flavour differentiations. The 12-Year-Old delights the palate with fragrant notes of oranges and luscious matured fruits, while the 12-Year-Old Sherry Cask Edition has an additional layer of sherry casks finish, resulting in a captivating symphony of raisins and dark chocolate.
The Singleton of Glen Ord 15-Year-Old exudes a refreshing aura, boasting layers of honeydew melon, floral fragrances, and hints of apple soda - an elegant and intricate composition. While The Singleton of Glen Ord 18-Year-Old captivates with its deep, alluring hue and richer complexity. It releases the aromas of matured oranges and dried figs. In palate, it reveals flavours of dark chocolate, malt, ginger spice, cinnamon, and almond - it truly showcases the distillery's distinctive character.
The Singleton of Dufftown 21-Year-Old and 25-Year-Old represent the pinnacle of The Singleton's craftsmanship. Carefully selected from over a million oak casks, only the finest less than 0.5% were chosen to mature for at least 21 years. Whereas for the 25-Year-Old, less than 0.2% were chosen to mature for at least 25 years. Both expressions of The Singleton of Dufftown undergo a harmonious fusion orchestrated by maturing the whisky in PX Oloroso sherry casks and refill American bourbon casks. The 21-Year-Old is married in American oak casks, and the 25-Year-Old is married in European oak casks.
On one hand, The Singleton of Dufftown 21-Year-Old entices with a rich, dried fruit bouquet from the sherry casks, intertwining seamlessly with the smoothness derived from the bourbon casks. Hints of treacle and orange peel complement each other, accompanied by notes of cinnamon and coffee - a graceful conclusion to this symphony of flavours. The Singleton of Dufftown 25-Year-Old, on the other hand, spends more time crafting the fragrant essence of berries and tropical fruit sweetness from the sherry casks. Gradually, a gentle grassy aroma rises within the bountiful fruitiness, showcasing the revered distillery's velvety texture and impeccable maturity - a true exemplar of perfect balance.
The Singleton's classic collection showcases the distinctive elegance of each whisky expression. From refreshing fruit aromas to luscious sherry cask flavours, every bottle possesses its own unique character and style. These meticulously crafted whiskies not only reflect the distillery's craftsmanship and tradition, but it also offer a rich gustatory experience, making them a must-try for every whisky enthusiast.
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