ABV 40%
A perfectly pleasant dram, but lacking the finesse and complexity of the best on show here.
Dave Broom
Dufftown
The Singleton
Brand
12 Years Old
Expression
Single Malt
Type
12
Age (Years)
40%
ABV
Speyside
Region/Country
Standard (Distillery or blended)
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Straightforward nuttiness/nut shell, slightly bitter. Opens into yew, sawn oak, draff, then marshmallow and a touch of apple and fig relish.
Palate: Nut oils. Quite biscuity and rich. Leafy.
Finish: Crisp short.
Comment: A perfectly pleasant dram, but lacking the finesse and complexity of the best on show here.
Score: 7.5
Taster
Nose: Malt extract, chocolate mint, melted cheese, honeysuckle, brown bread with lots of butter. Background grassiness.
Palate: Citric, with orange juice and lime. Stewed fruits and toasted oak.
Finish: Malty and citric.
Comment: Has that balanced character that makes for an ideal gift whisky, but lacked drama.
Score: 7.5
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