Singleton 1981

Singleton Artisan

To be honest this isn't one of those malts I'd pick up on my own.. maybe that is partially because of my ignorance about the distillery and its offering and probably because with a limited wallet I have other preferences. Nevertheless I can't say that this expression did too much to change my mind. The nose which was probably the highlight of...

Score 78/100

Singleton of Dufftown Sunray

Most of us know Singleton of Dufftown from their 12 Year Old in the beautiful tall bottle. Apart from their 12, there is also a 15 and 18 Year Old, but now Diageo launched two NAS-releases. I suppose it is the fashionable thing to do, nowadays. The Sunray and Tailfire were both presented at the Whisky Festival in Ghent. I took a sample of both....

Score 80/100

Singleton of Dufftown Tailfire

Alongside the bourbon matured Sunray, Diageo also launched this Tailfire. The difference is not in price, nor ABV. Those are the same for both bottlings. As is the color, but that has more to do with E150a, I suppose. The maturation is different, though. Where the Sunray matured solely on ex bourbon casks, this Tailfire is a mix of bourbon and...

Score 83/100

Singleton Glen Ord 12 year

There is nothing wrong with this whisky, as long as you are not expecting too much. It is not complex, but light of body and easy enough to drink. It's the sort of whisky I could imagine drinking whilst sitting outside on the porch enjoying a fine summers eve sharing a yarn with friends. I do really like the bottle design, it would look good on a...

Score 75/100