The Singleton of Dufftown Unité

An official release of Singleton of Dufftown, at 40%. Dufftown is a Speyside single malt, sold as The Singleton of Dufftown since 2006. The Singleton of Dufftown is matured in a mix of ex-Bourbon and ex-Sherry oak.

Made on Conval Hills water and condensed in shell and tube condensers, the long ferment building a grassy, fruity character. A refill bourbon hogshead held it, keeping the nutty, malty character to the fore. Carrying no age, soft vanillin (vanilla) and a green apple suggest a fair spell in cask. Refill oak lets the nutty, malty Dufftown character lead the way. Active wood frames the fruit without overwhelming the smooth Speyside spirit. It runs a full lauter mash tun, twelve washbacks and six stills, and works around the clock. Long ageing turns the fresh apple towards honey, dried fruit and a soft spice. In recent years the ferment was lengthened and the wort run clear for a grassier make.

At 40% it is malty, nutty and smooth. A smooth, nutty Speyside fruit, with a soft vanilla from the oak. The texture is smooth and creamy, the fruit lifted by vanilla. It finishes smooth, nutty and approachable. This is Dufftown, a heart malt of the Bell's blend.