Of Dufftown 12 Year Old (700 ml)

Singleton of Dufftown is produced at Dufftown Distillery, founded in 1895 and operating in the heart of Speyside's whisky capital — a town with more distilleries per square mile than anywhere else in Scotland. The distillery draws from local soft water sources characteristic of the Fiddich valley, which contributes to a notably smooth, low-sulphur new-make spirit. Triple distillation — unusual for a Speyside malt — strips away heavier congeners early, producing a lighter, fruit-forward distillate that takes on oak character more readily over time. The 12 Year Old is matured in a combination of European oak ex-sherry casks and American oak ex-bourbon barrels, a deliberate split that layers dried stone fruit and toffee from the sherry wood against vanilla and coconut from the bourbon cooperage. What sets this expression apart within the Singleton range is its explicit targeting of Asian palates — the brand was reformulated and repositioned for Southeast Asian markets, making sweeter, richer cask selection a production priority rather than an afterthought. Approachable now, the 12 Year Old rewards a wide drinking window with no pressing need to cellar further.