{"id":799601,"date":"2024-11-13T12:48:03","date_gmt":"2024-11-13T10:48:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/?p=799601"},"modified":"2024-11-13T12:48:08","modified_gmt":"2024-11-13T10:48:08","slug":"the-singleton-a-single-malt-for-discerning-south-african-whisky-lovers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/industry-news\/799601\/the-singleton-a-single-malt-for-discerning-south-african-whisky-lovers\/","title":{"rendered":"The Singleton \u2013 A single malt for discerning South African whisky lovers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Singleton is a world-class single malt scotch whisky made in the Dufftown Distillery in Speyside, Scotland.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is available <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ad.doubleclick.net\/ddm\/trackclk\/N1243037.3064270BUSINESSTECH\/B32709482.408429491;dc_trk_aid=600411173;dc_trk_cid=226068654;dc_lat=;dc_rdid=;tag_for_child_directed_treatment=;tfua=;ltd=;dc_tdv=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">on Takealot<\/a><\/strong> in 12-year-old and 15-year-old vintages, both of which deliver a delicious aroma and taste.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We discuss what makes The Singleton a standout for South African whisky lovers, below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Singleton 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ad.doubleclick.net\/ddm\/trackclk\/N1243037.3064270BUSINESSTECH\/B32709482.408429491;dc_trk_aid=600411173;dc_trk_cid=226068654;dc_lat=;dc_rdid=;tag_for_child_directed_treatment=;tfua=;ltd=;dc_tdv=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here to buy The Singleton 12 Year Old on Takealot.<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Singleton-14Yo-1200x675px-1-72dpi.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Singleton-14Yo-1200x675px-1-72dpi-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-799605\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Singleton-14Yo-1200x675px-1-72dpi-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Singleton-14Yo-1200x675px-1-72dpi-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Singleton-14Yo-1200x675px-1-72dpi-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Singleton-14Yo-1200x675px-1-72dpi.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The Singleton 12 Year Old stands out for its unmistakable taste, which comes from its unique selection of European and American Oak casks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It has a rich amber appearance with polished mahogany highlights, and is a medium to full-bodied scotch whisky that is approachable and rich to the nose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first aroma you will experience is one of polished wood and toasted hazelnut, after which you will smell stewed fruits, dried fruits, and a soft brown sugar.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When water is added, you will encounter a sweeter and more direct Speyside character \u2013 and after a while, you will enjoy the warm and dry aromas of pencil shavings or match sticks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Upon tasting, this 12-year-old whisky fills your palate with an initial sweetness combined with a crunchy nut flavour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thereafter, you will taste a smooth, fruity Speyside richness that is firm with a balancing sweetness &#8211; accompanied by hints of brown sugar and espresso coffee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When mixed with water, you will taste a pleasant texture of light sweetness, followed by a chewiness that is balanced by light acidity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Singleton 15 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ad.doubleclick.net\/ddm\/trackclk\/N1243037.3064270BUSINESSTECH\/B32709482.408429491;dc_trk_aid=600411173;dc_trk_cid=226068654;dc_lat=;dc_rdid=;tag_for_child_directed_treatment=;tfua=;ltd=;dc_tdv=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here to buy The Singleton 15 Year Old on Takealot.<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Singleton-14Yo-1440x900px-1-72dpi.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Singleton-14Yo-1440x900px-1-72dpi-1024x640.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-799607\" style=\"width:1200px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Singleton-14Yo-1440x900px-1-72dpi-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Singleton-14Yo-1440x900px-1-72dpi-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Singleton-14Yo-1440x900px-1-72dpi-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Singleton-14Yo-1440x900px-1-72dpi.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The Singleton 15 Year Old is the product of a love and passion for making perfectly balanced whisky.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It has a deep amber or burnt orange appearance, with a medium-bodied and pleasantly mouth-coating body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Expect a slightly spicy nose aroma with hints of toffee apple, honeycomb, linseed oil, and scented tea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over time, the aroma becomes fruitier, with a red berry sharpness combined with malt and cereal notes and a golden syrup sweetness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Adding water brings up a waxier note initially, with traces of sweet chestnut and glace angelica \u2013 followed by a whiff of smoke or charred wood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The flavour is then sweet on the palate to start, with a drying in the finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is a warming, light, and smooth scotch whisky with malty and oaty base notes, and a hint of fresh fruit salad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Adding water gives a pleasant mouthfeel with some sweetness \u2013 although the overall effect remains balanced and dry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The finish has flavours of pears, digestive biscuits, and delicately spiced notes of aniseed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ad.doubleclick.net\/ddm\/trackclk\/N1243037.3064270BUSINESSTECH\/B32709482.408429491;dc_trk_aid=600411173;dc_trk_cid=226068654;dc_lat=;dc_rdid=;tag_for_child_directed_treatment=;tfua=;ltd=;dc_tdv=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here to buy The Singleton single malt scotch whiskey on Takealot.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Singleton is a world-class single malt scotch whisky made in the Dufftown Distillery in Speyside, Scotland. 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