π₯ Dufftown Distillery
Single malt Scotch whisky distillery in Dufftown, Speyside, producing since 1896; its whisky is sold as The Singleton of Dufftown; Diageo.
Dufftown Distillery is a single malt Scotch whisky distillery in the town of Dufftown in Speyside, Scotland. According to the producer, whisky has been distilled there since 1896. Its whisky is sold as The Singleton of Dufftown, a Diageo brand.
History and owner. The producer's website dates distilling at Dufftown to 1896. Diageo names Dufftown, together with Glen Ord and Glendullan, as a source of The Singleton and states that it owns 31 distilleries.
Style. According to the producer, The Singleton of Dufftown 12 Year Old has an aroma of roasted nuts with rich fruit, notes of blackcurrant, brown sugar and coffee on the palate, and an elegantly drying, crisp finish; the producer calls it smooth, rich and approachable and suggests serving it neat.
Why this matters to you. On the bottle you will see mainly the word "Singleton": Diageo says the brand comes from several distilleries, so look for the words "of Dufftown". A Scotch single malt is made in Scotland, matured in oak for at least 3 years and bottled at no less than 40% ABV (Scotch Whisky Regulations 2009). The WHO reminds: there is no safe level of alcohol consumption.
Facts
| Year founded | distilling since 1896 (according to the producer); Dufftown, Speyside |
|---|---|
| Legal basis | Scotch Whisky Regulations 2009 (SI 2009/2890) (Single Malt Scotch Whisky) |
| Minimum maturation | at least 3 years in oak by law; The Singleton of Dufftown: 12 Year Old |
| Alcohol (% vol.) | at least 40% ABV by law |
What it includes
How it connects to Spirits
π₯ Dufftown Distillery β kind of β π₯ Whisky β kind of β π₯ Spirits
Links
- Previous step
- π₯ Diageo
- Packed in
- π· Oak barrel
- Made from
- π₯ Barley and malt in whisky
- What it contains
- π§ͺ Water, π· Ethanol
- What it affects
- π· Alcohol and health, π· Drunk driving
- Traditions
- π§βπ€βπ§ British
- Part of
- π₯ Whisky, π₯ Single Malt Scotch Whisky, π₯ Scotch Whisky, π₯ Speyside whisky
- Related to
- π Western Europe
- Similar and different
- π₯ Bell's, π₯ Glenfiddich, π₯ Mortlach, π₯ The Balvenie
Frequently asked questions
Does The Singleton always come from Dufftown?
No. According to Diageo, The Singleton comes from the Glen Ord, Glendullan and Dufftown distilleries; only versions marked "of Dufftown" are distilled at Dufftown.
Since when has whisky been distilled at Dufftown?
Since 1896, according to the producer.
Who owns Dufftown?
Diageo markets The Singleton and names Dufftown among its sources; Diageo states that it owns 31 distilleries.
What does The Singleton of Dufftown 12 taste like?
According to the producer: roasted nuts and rich fruit on the nose, blackcurrant, brown sugar and coffee on the palate, and a crisp, drying finish.
What to read next
- π· Alcohol and health β Alcohol in any drink is harmful in large amounts, and the risks grow with the quantity.
- π· Ethanol β The alcohol formed during fermentation that makes you drunk.
- π· Oak barrel β A wooden barrel of oak staves in which wine matures and breathes.
- π§ͺ Water β ~87% of milk.
- π Western Europe β France, the Netherlands, Britain, Ireland, Belgium and Luxembourg: a mild, moist climate, pastures and hundreds of cheeses such as Roquefort, Camembert, Gouda and Cheddar.
Similar
π₯ Glen Elgin Β· π₯ Benrinnes Β· π₯ Tamdhu Β· π₯ Blair Athol Β· π₯ Loch Lomond Distillery Β· π₯ Monkey Shoulder
β οΈ Spirit drinks contain alcohol and are for adults only. Alcohol harms health. Do not drink during pregnancy or before driving; check the label for ingredients and possible allergens.
Sources
- Malts.com (Diageo): The Singleton of Dufftown 12 Year Old (distilled at the Dufftown distillery in Speyside; whisky distilled there since 1896; tasting notes; served neat)
- Diageo: Scotch whisky (The Singleton from Glen Ord, Glendullan and Dufftown; Diageo owns 31 distilleries)
- The Scotch Whisky Regulations 2009 (SI 2009/2890), reg. 3: definition and categories of Scotch Whisky (Scotland, oak up to 700 l, min. 3 years, min. 40 % ABV)
- WHO/Europe: No level of alcohol consumption is safe for our health (04.01.2023)