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The Singleton Of Dufftown Single Malt Scotch Natural Cask Strength 1985 Prima Ultima 37 Year

$2,099.99 USD

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The Singleton Of Dufftown Single Malt Scotch Natural Cask Strength 1985 Prima Ultima 37 Year is a rare and exquisite whisky born from rediscovered casks originally destined for blending. Crafted over 37 years, this expression exemplifies the meticulous slow crafting process that defines The Singleton, offering a depth of flavor and smooth texture that only extensive aging can achieve.

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Tasting Notes

Appearance: Deep amber with a light walnut hue. The whisky exhibits long legs with no beading, indicative of its richness.

Nose: Initially mellow with a gentle prickle, the aroma opens with fruity notes of ripe Ogen melon, poached pears, and baked apple. Layers of complexity unfold with hints of flaked almonds, grated dried coconut, and a base reminiscent of buttery short-crust pastry. A drop of water enhances the fruity sweetness, evoking boiled fruit sweets.

Palate: The palate is lightly oily and smooth, offering a slightly drying sensation. It begins with a delicate sweetness that transitions to a spicier note of salt mid-palate, briefly reminiscent of a banana fritter. Enjoyable neat, the whisky softens appreciably with a touch of water, revealing additional layers of complexity.

Finish: The finish is elegantly drying, of good length, and imbued with a delightful, sweet warmth. A lingering aftertaste unfolds with softened notes of spice when water is added, further enhancing the overall experience.

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Bottle details

TypeSingle Malt Scotch
BrandThe Singleton Of Dufftown
ProducerDufftown Distillery (Diageo)
OriginSpeyside, Scotland
Age37 years
Bottle size700 ml
Made frommalted barley
Caskcask strength

Why Liquor Geeks recommends it

This is a 37-year-old Speyside single malt from Dufftown Distillery, bottled at natural cask strength from rediscovered casks that were originally destined for blending. That backstory matters: whisky that might have disappeared into a blend instead had nearly four decades to develop on its own terms. In the glass it is deep amber with a walnut hue. The nose leads with ripe Ogen melon, poached pear and baked apple, then flaked almond, dried coconut and buttery short-crust pastry fill in underneath. The palate is lightly oily and smooth, sweet at first, then takes a salty, spicy turn with a brief banana fritter note before closing dry, long and warm. This bottle suits the collector or the seasoned malt drinker who wants to sit with a dram and work through it with a few drops of water. We carry it because old, cask-strength Speyside with this much orchard fruit and pastry character is a genuine study in what time does to malt.

Pairs well with

  • Dark chocolate — Bittersweet chocolate sets off the whisky's baked apple, poached pear and sweet, warm finish.
  • Toasted almonds and walnuts — Roasted nuts echo the flaked almond and nutty, buttery pastry notes on the nose.
  • Single malt tasting flight — Its layered fruit, coconut and salty spice reward slow side-by-side comparison with other distinguished single malts.

Questions about this bottle

What does the Prima Ultima 37 Year taste like?

Expect ripe Ogen melon, poached pear and baked apple on the nose, with flaked almond, dried coconut and buttery pastry beneath. The palate is lightly oily and smooth, moving from delicate sweetness to a salty spice and a hint of banana fritter, then finishing dry, warm and of good length.

Should I add water to this whisky?

It is enjoyable neat, but because it is bottled at natural cask strength, a few drops of water help. Water softens the intensity, brings out a boiled-fruit-sweet character on the nose, and reveals softened spice on the finish. Try it neat first, then add water gradually.

Where does this whisky come from?

It is a single malt Scotch made from malted barley at Dufftown Distillery in Speyside, Scotland, part of Diageo. It was drawn from rediscovered casks originally destined for blending and carries a 37 year age statement.

What size is the bottle, and does it make a good gift?

It is a 700 ml bottle. With its 37 year age statement and rare origin in rediscovered casks, it suits special occasions, milestone gifts for a dedicated Scotch drinker, or a centerpiece pour at a whisky tasting.

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The Singleton Of Dufftown

The Singleton Of Dufftown Single Malt Scotch Natural Cask Strength 1985 Prima Ultima 37 Year

$2,099.99 USD

The Singleton Of Dufftown Single Malt Scotch Natural Cask Strength 1985 Prima Ultima 37 Year is a rare and exquisite whisky born from rediscovered casks originally destined for blending. Crafted over 37 years, this expression exemplifies the meticulous slow crafting process that defines The Singleton, offering a depth of flavor and smooth texture that only extensive aging can achieve.

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  • 700 ML
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