Singleton of Glendullan 12 Year

The Glendullan distillery seems to exist at this point in time chiefly to be utilized for their many blends. A lot of it goes to Johnny Walker I presume. But the rest goes to their single malt range, which are single malts that can be purchased for the price of a blend. Works for me. Worth noting that this is from the older style green packaging. Your mileage may vary. Nose: Honey, vanilla, toffee, butterscotch, and caramel. Almond and walnut. Speyside through and through. Gala apple, pear, apricot, and golden raisin. The slightest notion of a plum note. Sun-dried tomato. Light barrel smoke. Palate: Caramel, vanilla, and toffee. Gala apple, pear, apricot and golden raisin. Green grape. Honey and some floral notes. Almond and walnut. Butterscotch. Floral notes. Malt and cereal grain. Milk chocolate. Barrel smoke. Butterscotch. Finish: Gala apple, pear, apricot, golden raisin. Almond and walnut. Caramel, vanilla, and toffee. Oak. Such little slice. Short finish. I reviewed this roughly 7-8 years ago. I gave it a 3.75. This is one of those reviews that gives me an indication that my palate has evolved—or in this particular case—become more sophisticated. It’s no surprise that this isn’t a complex powerhouse. Not every blend-workhorse can be a Caol Ila. This is fine for what it is. I do not dislike it one bit. I think bottling this at 46% ABV—maybe even 43%— would be enough to propel this to the mid-three star range. It’s a fine value at $34. Just not enough oomph. Nice profile though. 3.0 stars.

So glad I tried this twice. I bought my first bottle several months ago. Nose and mid-palate were typical of a Speyside--malt, honey, nuts, some slight floral notes, a creamy mouthfeel----then a distinctly medicinal note (not iodine) on the aftertaste. When I came across it again on sale, I thought I would try it again. After all, my second bottle of Dewar's 12 yo was much better than my first. So glad I did. This is really quite good. No medicinal overtones but all the good notes through-out, nose to finish. Not as complex as some others I really enjoy; but, it is half the price--or less. A wonderful daily dram. Update: I discovered a partial bottle of this that I had opened months ago. Wow!!! With a little air in the bottle and time to breath this has become wonderfully smooth and flavorful with no bitter notes whatsoever. It reminds me very much of the fantastic Darwhipple 15. When I open my next bottle I will be sure to allow it to rest for several minutes before I try it.

Nose: Sweet and fruity. A clean sweet smell that has some oak notes but mostly plum smell. Plum and apricot notes dominate the nose. It is very pleasant on the nose Palate: Caramel and more oaky notes. There is less fruit on the initial taste than in the nose, however the taste still sweet and full bodied. There is a pleasant thickness. Finish: More wooden notes and a slight bitter finish. However, as the whiskey continues to linger, more honey and vanilla notes appear. Overall, this is a very pleasant scotch, especially for the price paid. Definitely one that I will keep coming back to.

This is a solid serviceable scotch, It wont wow you but its a decent value. Poured neat, nose is speyside fruit,malt and wood with a bit of a floral note. Mouthfeel is thin but soft. Palate is chewed juicy fruit gum, light malt and green wood. Lacks depth but no real off notes. Finish is quick fade of fruity malt along side some bitter tannins. Overall its ok for an entry level scotch but I think Speyburn 10 takes it for less $$. A good mild beginner malt that wont offend anyone.....75/100.....I can however think of 10 or more at this price point or less that I would prefer

Wonderful vanilla creme, toasted caramel and creme brulee. The body is so creamy and soft. Just a hint of sea salt lingers in the finish. The big burn mellows out beautifully with a droplet. Buttery and soft. Some of that charred oak is present; it's got a sharpness in the swallow that could be the sherry or maybe some burnt wood. A slight fusel burn in the finish that accentuates the flavors. It's the first Scotch whisky I've had thus far that I can really pick up on the sugary sweetness. A supremely enjoyable (dessert?) Scotch.

Nose: light to medium gentle fruit, fresh fruits, honey, light caramel, sugar and cream quality, sweetness, hint of lemon zest and citrus, vanilla, grain or cereal notes, baking spices used around the holidays, simple yet rich enough, easy laid back overall. Taste: similar to nose, fruits, light citrus, creaminess, some sea salt air quality, light char, cinnamon or nutmeg spice, almost a dessert scotch, finish is short, smooth. I really like this one for something that’s just easy going.