Three celebrated distilleries, Dufftown, Glendullan, and Glen Ord, that rose in the late 19th century, are united today by a single vision – to create great tasting Single Malts that are exceptionally balanced, easy to drink and deliciously enjoyable from the very first sip.
One of the oldest distilleries in Scotland, Glen Ord is steeped in history. Founded on the Black Isle in the Scottish Highlands, it sits on a stretch of land that had been in the possession of Clan Mackenzie for nearly 700 years, when Thomas Mackenzie built the distillery in 1838. It is from this famous Scottish clan that the distillery adopts its motto, “Luceo non uro”, meaning “I shine not burn”. The Singleton continues to be inspired by this today, with its emphasis on slow batched distillation.
The Singleton whiskies are generally described as smooth and fruity, as a result of the casks used and a very gentle distillation process. A combination of European oak ex-Sherry casks and American oak ex-Bourbon casks gives the whisky a perfectly balanced, smooth profile.
The Singleton is famed for its rich, sensorial flavours, yet aims to demystify flavour for its customers; eschewing traditional tasting notes in favour of sensorial flavour descriptions of the liquid. The Singleton whisky is described as ‘luscious nectar’, ‘sublimely smooth’ with a ‘fruity decadence’.
The Singleton focuses on taste, not complexity, and its makers take more time and care every step of the way, even before the aging process begins. Creating simply delicious, deeply pleasurable, rich, smooth Single Malts, to be savoured from the very first sip.
