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Whisky Review: The Singleton of Glendullan 15-Year-Old

We review The Singleton of Glendullan 15-year-old, a new-ish single malt release from an unsung member of Diageo's expansive portfolio.

OVERALL RATING

7
$40.00
  • Margarett Waterbury is a whiskey enthusiast and industry expert.
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Tasting Notes

About:

15 years old, single malt, $40-$45 for a 750.
Appearance:
It’s a hefty bottle, made from an appealing jade-green glass in a wide, satisfyingly grabbable flask shape. In the glass, the whisky glows like a bright copper penny.
Nose:
A nice balance of fruit and malt greets the nose, with the fruit tending towards the lighter side – red plum and banana, mostly, with some strawberry in the mix for good measure. There’s also warm canvas, like waking up in one of those old-school military surplus tents on a late summer morning, plus a slight whiff of sulphur, some dark salted toffee, and a dollop of pool water.
Palate:
The palate is full-bodied, with a base of honey-drizzled grain building to a gentle sweet fruit crescendo, replete with fresh orange peel, white grape, and dried figs. There’s something about this that reminds me a lot of fortified wine—Vin Santo, perhaps?—with a raisinated, slightly nutty quality. That richness thins out to a lean finish, leaving a slightly bitter, almost camphor-like aftertaste.
Finish:
Comments:
At 80 proof, this one doesn’t really linger, but it’s a tough whisky to quarrel with. Moderately rich without being overly sweet, it’s also relatively light but with a slightly grippy finish. Understated but not generic, The Singleton of Glendullan 15-year-old is a very pleasant dram that will really hit the spot for Speyside fans.

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Margarett Waterbury

Margarett Waterbury is the author of "Scotch: A Complete Introduction to Scotland's Whiskies" and a full-time freelance writer and editor specializing in the beverage industry. Her work has graced the pages of numerous publications, including Whisky Advocate, Food and Wine, Spirited Magazine, Artisan Spirit, Edible Seattle, Sip Northwest, Civil Eats, Travel Oregon, and many others. She also boasts editorial experience as the former managing editor of Edible Portland and as a co-founder and former managing editor of The Whiskey Wash. In recognition of her talent, Margarett received the Alan Lodge Young Drinks Writer of the Year award in 2017 and was awarded fellowships for the Symposium for Professional Wine Writers in 2017 and 2019.

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