# The Singleton 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 40% vol

The Singleton 12 Year Old is a Speyside single malt Scotch whisky bottled at 40% vol. The listing describes maturation in Pedro Ximenez Oloroso-seasoned and refill ex-bourbon casks, with soft cooked apple, brown sugar, coffee and roasted nut tasting notes. It can be served neat, over ice or mixed with soda or apple juice.

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- Market: UK
- Language: en-GB
- Currency: GBP
- Brand: The Singleton
- Model: 6-SI-010-40
- Category: Grocery & Household > Drinks > Spirits & Liqueurs
- Price: 26.35 GBP
- Previous price: 46.00 GBP
- Discount: 43%
- Price checked: 2026-11-12T18:08:33.548Z
- Rating: 4.8 / 5
- Reviews: 5166

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## At a glance

- The listing describes a blend of seasoned sherry and refill ex-bourbon cask maturation.
- The stated flavour notes combine cooked apple and brown sugar with coffee and roasted nuts.
- Suggested serves include neat, over ice, with soda or with apple juice.
- The listing reports 2022 Gold awards at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition and International Spirits Challenge.

## Pros

- Multiple suggested serves make it suitable for sipping neat or mixing with soda or apple juice.
- The described fruit, sugar, coffee and nut notes give buyers a clearer flavour profile to consider.

## Specifications

### Identity
- Brand: Diageo
- Age statement: 12 Year Old
- Whisky type: Single Malt Scotch Whisky
- Alcohol strength: 40% vol
- Item model number: 6-SI-010-40
### Production and flavour
- Distillery and region: The Singleton of Dufftown, Speyside
- Cask details: Pedro Ximenez Oloroso seasoned casks and refill ex- bourbon casks
- Tasting notes: soft cooked apples, luscious brown sugar, creamy espresso coffee, and roasted nutty notes
### Dimensions and installation
- Dimensions and listed weight: 5.97 x 10.61 x 27.95 cm; 1.36 kg

## Before you buy

- Cask descriptions vary across the listing. One section specifies Pedro Ximenez Oloroso-seasoned and refill ex-bourbon casks, while another describes American bourbon and European sherry casks. The listing also gives differing flavour descriptions, including blackcurrant in the product description and cooked apple in the tasting notes. Check the bottle and selected listing if these details matter.

## A good fit for

- Buyers seeking a 12-year-old Speyside single malt with listed apple, brown sugar, coffee and nut notes.
- People who want a whisky presented as suitable for neat pours, ice or simple mixers.
- Buyers considering a bottle as a present, as customer feedback describes it as a welcome gift.

## Less suited to

- Buyers who require a confirmed bottle size or gift packaging, as neither is specified for this listing.

## Customer feedback

Customer feedback highlights honey and nut flavours, a mellow character, smoothness and easy drinking. Some customers also appreciate its appearance and mention it as a gift. These are reported impressions rather than guaranteed tasting results. The positive feedback may appeal to buyers considering it for sipping, while the listing's suggested mixers provide another serving option.
- Positive themes: Customers describe honey and nut flavours and a mellow, smooth character.
- Positive themes: Feedback also praises its easy drinkability and appearance, with some describing it as a welcome present.

## Frequently asked questions

### What flavour notes does the listing give?
Its tasting notes mention soft cooked apples, brown sugar, creamy espresso coffee and roasted nuts. Another product-description section mentions blackcurrant, so the flavour descriptions are not fully consistent.
### How can it be served?
The listing suggests serving it neat or over ice, or mixing it with soda or apple juice.
### What casks are listed for maturation?
One feature section names Pedro Ximenez Oloroso-seasoned and refill ex-bourbon casks. The product description instead refers to American bourbon and European sherry casks, so the cask details are inconsistent.
### What is the alcohol strength?
The title states 40% vol.

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