The Singleton of Glendullan 19 Year is a standout entry from Diageo's prestigious 2021 Special Releases, the annual collection of limited, cask strength single malts drawn from the company's distilleries and chosen by the master blender. Themed Legends Untold, the 2021 collection paired each whisky with striking fantasy artwork by digital illustrator Ken Taylor, and this Singleton bottling wears a vivid mermaid design across its packaging. The liquid itself comes from the Glendullan Distillery in Dufftown, in the heart of Speyside, often called the whisky capital of the world. Distilled in 2001 and aged 19 years, it was matured in refill American oak casks and then given a finishing period in cognac seasoned casks, a less common and intriguing cask choice that complements Glendullan's gentle, fruit forward Speyside character. True to the Special Releases ethos, it is bottled at its natural cask strength of 54.6 percent ABV, without chill filtration and with no artificial coloring, preserving the full richness and texture of the spirit. The result is a luscious, honeyed single malt that pours a deep gold and opens with aromas of dried figs, apricot, orange peel, light fruitcake, and vanilla scented marzipan. The palate is soft, smooth, and mouth filling, layering ripe green apple, sweet coconut, and exotic grape spirit notes over a gently oaky frame, with a few drops of water unlocking added spice and butteriness. A genuinely collectible age stated cask strength Speyside dram, it is a rewarding pour for seasoned malt enthusiasts and a prized piece for collectors of the Special Releases series.
ABV / Proof
| Brand |
The Singleton (of Glendullan) |
| Distillery |
Glendullan Distillery, Dufftown, Speyside, Scotland |
| Producer |
Diageo |
| Category |
Single Malt Scotch Whisky |
| Expression |
19 Year, Special Release 2021 (Legends Untold) |
| Age Statement |
19 Years (distilled 2001) |
| Mashbill |
100% malted barley (single malt) |
| Maturation |
Refill American oak, finished in cognac seasoned casks |
| Bottling |
Natural cask strength, non chill filtered, no artificial coloring |
| ABV |
54.6% |
| Proof |
109.2 |
| Bottle Size |
750ml |
| Country |
Scotland |
| Region |
Speyside |
Tasting Notes
Color: Deep gold.
Nose: Dried figs, apricot, and orange peel, with light fruitcake and vanilla scented marzipan; more buttery and spiced with water.
Palate: Soft, smooth, and mouth filling, oaky dry at first, then ripe green apple, sweet coconut, and exotic grape spirit.
Finish: Long and warming, both sweet and savory.
FAQ
What is the Diageo Special Releases collection? An annual, limited series of cask strength single malts selected from Diageo's distilleries. The 2021 edition was themed Legends Untold, with fantasy artwork by Ken Taylor.
What distillery is this from? Glendullan, a Speyside distillery in Dufftown that has produced The Singleton brand since 2007.
What proof is it? 109.2 proof, or 54.6 percent ABV, bottled at natural cask strength.
How is it matured? Aged 19 years in refill American oak, then finished in cognac seasoned casks.
Is it chill filtered or colored? No. Like the rest of the Special Releases, it is non chill filtered with no artificial coloring.
Where can I buy The Singleton 19 Year Special Release online? Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.
