Singleton of Glendullan 18 Year Old, American & European Oak Cask, 40%

There’s a clear sweet-to-dry balance here: toffee and vanilla are kept in check by peppery malt and mature oak. The soft, rounded character sounds appealing, though the spice may be less suited to someone looking for a purely sweet style.

Reviewed by quiet.postcard

Nose

Hard toffee, honey, sultana, apple and banana, Cinnamon, brown sugar, oak, vanilla and polished walnut

Palate

Sweet toffee, caramel, vanilla and toasted coconut, Cocoa, hazelnut, cinnamon, clove and chili-pepper, balanced by fresh acidity and tropical fruits

Finish

Peppery malt, mature oak, nutty spiciness and almond, Lingering woodsy character