🥃 The Singleton of Dufftown 18 Year Old
The oldest core expression of The Singleton of Dufftown: 18 years, bourbon and sherry casks; 40% ABV.
The Singleton of Dufftown 18 Year Old is the oldest expression in the permanent range of The Singleton of Dufftown from Dufftown distillery in Speyside, according to Whiskynotes and Whisky for Everyone. Diageo's official website sells it in a set together with the 12- and 15-year-old. Strength: 40% ABV, according to Whiskymonkeys.
The whisky is made from malted barley. According to Whiskymonkeys, it is matured in refill bourbon casks and in casks that held Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso sherry; other sources do not specify the casks. Whiskymonkeys describes the aroma as baked apple, berries, roasted nuts, caramel and a faint hint of pine, and the taste as vanilla, biscuits and light spice.
Why this matters to you. Compared with the 12-year-old, the strength is the same, so the richer taste comes from longer maturation. Versions without an age statement, such as Tailfire or Sunray, are separate whiskies, so check the age on the label. The WHO reminds us that there is no safe level of alcohol consumption.
Facts
| Alcohol (% vol.) | 40% ABV |
|---|---|
| Minimum maturation | 18 years |
| Cask type | refill bourbon casks and casks that held Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso sherry (according to Whiskymonkeys) |
| Raw material | malted barley |
| EU category | 2 — whisky/whiskey |
| Legal basis | Scotch Whisky Regulations 2009 (SI 2009/2890): Single Malt Scotch Whisky |
How it connects to Spirits
🥃 The Singleton of Dufftown 18 Year Old → packed in → 🍷 Oak barrel ← packed in ← 🥃 Spirits
Links
- Packed in
- 🍷 Oak barrel, 🍷 Sherry, 🍷 Oloroso, 🍷 Pedro Ximénez Sherry, 🥃 Ex-bourbon barrel
- Made from
- 🥃 Barley and malt in whisky
- What it affects
- 🍷 Alcohol and health, 🍷 Drunk driving
- Part of
- 🥃 Dufftown Distillery, 🥃 Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 🥃 Speyside whisky, 🥃 Scotch Whisky
- Similar and different
- 🥃 Bell's, 🥃 The Singleton of Dufftown 12 Year Old, 🥃 The Singleton of Dufftown 12 Year Old, 🥃 The Singleton of Dufftown 15 Year Old, 🥃 The Singleton of Dufftown 15 Year Old
Frequently asked questions
Is it true that The Singleton of Dufftown 18 is stronger than the 12-year-old?
No. Both are 40% ABV; the difference lies in the length of maturation and the casks.
Which casks is The Singleton of Dufftown 18 matured in?
According to Whiskymonkeys, in refill bourbon casks and in casks that held Pedro Ximénez and Oloroso sherry.
What is the strength of The Singleton of Dufftown 18 Year Old?
40% ABV, according to Whiskymonkeys.
What to read next
- 🍷 Alcohol and health — Alcohol in any drink is harmful in large amounts, and the risks grow with the quantity.
- 🍷 Oak barrel — A wooden barrel of oak staves in which wine matures and breathes.
- 🥃 Barley and malt in whisky — Malted barley is the base of whisky: malt enzymes convert starch in the mash, and EU whisky is distilled below 94.8% vol.
- 🍷 Pedro Ximénez Sherry — Very sweet sherry from sun-dried Pedro Ximénez grapes, a naturally sweet wine; at least 212 g/l of sugar, 15–22 % vol.
- 🥃 Bell's — Scottish blended whisky from Perth; Arthur Bell began blending in 1851; up to 40 whiskies; the heart of the blend is Blair Athol; 40% ABV; owned by Diageo.
Similar
🥃 The Singleton of Dufftown 12 Year Old · 🥃 The Singleton of Dufftown 15 Year Old · 🥃 GlenAllachie 12 Year Old · 🥃 GlenAllachie 15 Year Old · 🥃 Aberlour 12 Year Old Double Cask · 🥃 Aberlour 18 Year Old
⚠️ 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
- Whiskymonkeys: The Singleton of Dufftown 18 Year Old Review (11.02.2026; 40 %; refill ex-bourbon, PX and Oloroso casks)
- Whiskynotes: Singleton of Dufftown 15 Years (19.06.2014; 40 %; three expressions: 12, 15 and 18 Year Old; Tailfire and Sunray launched 2014)
- Whisky for Everyone: Review — The Singleton of Dufftown 15 Years Old (04.03.2025; 40 %; core range 12, 15, 18 and Malt Master's Selection; created by Diageo in 2006)
- Malts.com (Diageo, official): The Singleton of Dufftown 12, 15 & 18 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky (distilled at Dufftown since 1896; 12 YO for new malt drinkers)
- The Scotch Whisky Regulations 2009 (SI 2009/2890), reg. 3: definition and categories of Scotch Whisky
- WHO/Europe: No level of alcohol consumption is safe for our health (04.01.2023)
Also listed under
- SpiritsWhiskyScotch WhiskySpeyside whisky
- SpiritsWhiskyScotch WhiskyDufftown Distillery
- SpiritsWhiskyScotch Whisky
- SpiritsWhiskyDufftown Distillery