Singletons are a group of expressions from different distilleries belonging to Diageo, whose labels are aimed at beginners in this heady world of single malts. In addition to Dufftown, they are part of the Glen Ord and Glendullan complex. As the name suggests, Singleton of Dufftown is produced at the Dufftown distillery in the city of the same name. Like that Adam Driver movie, where everything has the same name, but with less poetry and more alcohol. In that city, there are also well-known distilleries, such as Glenfiddich, Mortlach, Balvenie, Glendullan and Kininvie. The Dufftown distillery is one of the largest in production volume in Diageo's portfolio – second only to Caol Ila and the giant Roseisle. Despite this, less than 5% of its production is bottled as single malt. The remainder is used for blends, especially the well-known Bell’s. Sensorially, Singleton of Dufftown is a very simple, sweet single malt that appears under-aged. He is not aggressive – in fact, far from it. But also, there's not a lot of depth. Its flavor profile is designed to please, not surprise. The maturation of Singleton of Dufftown takes place in American oak ex-bourbon whiskey barrels, “with a high proportion of European oak barrels”. That last sentence is from the distillery itself – as exciting as it is vague. After all, what is the proportion? And what was inside these barrels before receiving the new-make or whiskey? In any case, if you are starting out in the world of single malts, and are looking for a safe and inexpensive bet, Singleton of Dufftown is your whiskey. Just don't look for anything new – it's a malt that offers an experience very similar to a standard premium blended scotch whiskey. But maybe that's not even a bad thing. SINGLETON OF DUFFTOWN 12 YEARS Type: Single Malt Whiskey with defined age (12 years) Distillery: Dufftown Region: Speyside ABV: 40% Test results: Aroma: sweet, with honey, sugar, vanilla. Flavor: honey, almonds, malt, grains. Medium and sweet finish With water: Water highlights the grain base Source: Cão Engarrafado.