Singleton of Glendullan Select (Game of Thrones-House Tully)

Caramel, apple, clove, berries

Game of Thrones? Awesome. House Tully and this bottle of Scotch? Not so much. I'm always a little skeptical when any product goes hard on marketing to generate a lot of hype and attention. So, when there's a non-age statement whisky bottled at 40% ABV, it helps me set the tone that I ought to keep my expectations low. Right off the nose it was a medley of summer fruits and sweetness that screamed Speyside. It was a pleasure identifying each unique note, but when it came to the flavour and taste, it fell flat and failed to deliver. On the palate it was a diminishing combination of sweetness, spice, a hint of peat and something savoury, but it also lacked any sort of depth. The finish was significantly short which begs me to wonder if this batch had been mistakenly watered down. It wasn't difficult to sip, but that's also because it lacked any complexity. Overall, like House Tully, I'd argue that this underwhelming Scotch has potential. It's not impressive nor praiseworthy, but aging it a few more years may have done it some good. There's nothing about this single malt I'd write home about, but if you're into the Game of Thrones and enjoy collecting things, then this one's for you. NOSE: Dried cherry, peach, apricot, malt, green tea, vanilla custard PALATE: Honey, nutmeg, cloves, hint of peat FINISH: Malted barley, light peat, cherries, dried cranberries, lychee, sea salt, earthiness Rating: 74/100 Grade: C Below average – drinkable, but better as a mixer / party booze.

Slightly smoky and on the edge of peat. Very nice.