Dufftown 1997 Connoisseurs Choice Gordon and MacPhail

Singleton of Dufftown 12 Year Old

I mainly picked this whisky up because of two things. first, solid reviews on major whisky sites. Second, it's a rather stunning bottle. Yes a bit of a shame ultimately deciding on the packaging but the thin elegant convexed bottle is without a doubt a real looker. But how does it live up the hype? On the nose you got raisins, sherry, a bit of...

Score 72/100

Singleton of Dufftown 12 Year Old

I got a free sample of the Singleton of Dufftown 12 (one of two expressions, the other being the 15 y/o) after liking their Facebook page. If you listen to the sales guff, this is the best-tasting single malt whisky out there. Time to put that one to the test. Nose: One reviewer rather pejoratively commented that it was like 'chewing a handful...

Score 70/100

Dufftown 12 Year Old 2009 SMWS 91.31

Independent bottlers do like this malt from Dufftown, which is a very fruity and accessible Speysider. I taste one from the Scotch Malt Whisky Society, called 'An Old Soul in New Shoes'. I frown for a moment, but don't dwell on the name for too long. Let me pour, smell, taste and – more than likely – enjoy. Oh... that's strange. White chocolate,...

Score 85/100

Dufftown 1979 Murray McDavid

Today I tasted two Dufftown whiskies head to head, even though they are pretty different. First I tried the 15 Year Old from the Flore & Fauna series (the only official release from Dufftown for a very long time, until the Singleton was released in 2006), now I’m giving this Dufftown 1979/1997 single cask (refill sherry wood, ref MM1489) from...

Score 90/100