House Tully was paired with The Singleton of Glendullan Select for the Game of Thrones single malt collection, and the match works better than most in the set. The Tullys hold Riverrun, a castle built at the meeting of two rivers, and their sigil is a leaping trout; Glendullan sits in Speyside on the banks of the River Fiddich, which has supplied the distillery with water since it was founded in 1897. Water is the connection, and for once the pairing is drawn from something real about the distillery rather than assigned at random. Worth knowing about the name: The Singleton is a brand covering three separate distilleries, with Glendullan bottled for the United States, Dufftown for Europe and Glen Ord for Asia. This is the Glendullan, and it is a different whisky from the other two despite the shared branding. Select is the no age statement expression in the range, built from a combination of American and European oak casks, and it is deliberately approachable: bright and rounded rather than heavy, with orchard fruit and vanilla leading, a soft nuttiness underneath and gentle spice through the finish. It is the sort of Speyside malt that works equally well for someone new to single malt and for someone who wants an easy pour without much thought. Bottled at 40 percent alcohol by volume and presented in an illustrated collector tube carrying the Tully trout and the house words. One of eight bottlings released in 2019 alongside the show's final season, and long discontinued.
ABV / Proof
| ABV |
40% |
| Proof |
80 |
| Size |
750ml |
| Country |
Scotland |
| Region |
Speyside |
| Distillery |
Glendullan Distillery, established 1897 |
| Producer |
Diageo |
| Category |
Single Malt Scotch Whisky |
| Expression |
The Singleton of Glendullan Select, Game of Thrones House Tully |
| Age |
No age statement |
| Maturation |
American and European oak casks |
| Collection |
Game of Thrones Single Malt Scotch Collection, one of eight |
| Packaging |
Illustrated collector tube |
| Status |
Limited edition, discontinued |
Tasting Notes
Color: Bright amber gold.
Nose: Orchard fruit and vanilla lead, with a soft nuttiness and light floral notes behind.
Palate: Smooth and rounded. Sweet malt and vanilla carry apple and pear, with toffee and a gentle nutty character underneath.
Finish: Clean and moderate, closing on soft oak spice and lingering sweetness.
FAQ
Q: Which distillery is this?
A: Glendullan, in Speyside, founded 1897. The Singleton brand covers three distilleries, with Glendullan bottled for the United States, Dufftown for Europe and Glen Ord for Asia.
Q: How old is it?
A: There is no age statement. Select is the no age expression in the range.
Q: Why was House Tully paired with this whisky?
A: The Tully sigil is a leaping trout and their seat sits where two rivers meet. Glendullan draws its water from the River Fiddich, which has supplied the distillery since 1897.
Q: Is this part of a collection?
A: Yes. It is one of eight single malts released in 2019, each paired with a house from the series.
Q: Is the whisky different from standard Singleton Glendullan Select?
A: The liquid is the distillery's standard Select expression. What is exclusive to this release is the House Tully packaging.
Q: Where can I buy the House Tully Singleton online?
A: Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.
