Singleton of Glendullan The Silken Gown (2023 Special Release)

Nose has citrus vanilla and spices. Top of the nose almost reminds me of a candied spiced orange peel. Definitely a unique smell as the spice is much more prevalent than in other scotches. Pallet has more citrus fruits and apricot. Almost a cinnamony back end. Very rich and full. Mouth feel is almost decadent. It's velvety and smooth and at the same time almost a little slick. Overall this one is really a treat. I wasn't expecting much, but this jam really delivered. A great bottle for when you're looking for something a little bit away from the ordinary and a little richer than normal.

Another 20 cl purchase of this year's set. Nose - I get this cheese like note and sit with me a second here. I get this often on younger whiskies and I kinda come up with more articulate notes of oak and sweet notes. But really, I always kinda think cheese. Once it opens a bit we do get bright fruits. I know it's a bit mental but the white wine notes with the somewhat orchard fruits of the base malt are pretty noticeable here. Buttered toast comes in. Light toasted oak, not nearly the spice I'd expect with french oak. Taste - This is 100% the alcohol version of some kind of marmalade spread. Lets just call it generic white and orange spread number 9. The french oak is more noticeable here, but in the context of this jam note...I'm thinking burnt toast despite it being pretty clearly spicy french oak. It's as good as you'd expect from a 14 year well finished whisky and as kind simple as you expect from Singleton. Honestly, it's good stuff. I'll give it a 2.75. I won't be buying a full bottle.