Singleton of Dufftown Tailfire

About the Singleton of Dufftown Tailfire

Singleton of Dufftown Tailfire is a single malt Scotch whisky from Speyside, in the heart of Scotland. It comes from the Singleton of Dufftown distillery, a name built for easy, fruity drinking. The style is rich and warm rather than smoky or sharp. The secret here is wood. Singleton of Dufftown Tailfire is matured in a high proportion of European oak casks, the sort that once held sherry. That choice pushes the fruit forward. Expect raisins & sultanas, dried fruit and a slice of fruit cake on the nose. The Singleton of Dufftown sits in Dufftown, a small town packed with working distilleries. Tailfire was launched in 2014 as a no-age-statement release. It was designed to win over newcomers without losing depth. The name nods to its glow of red berry fruit. On the palate this Speyside single malt turns sweet and round. Toffee and barley sugar lead the way. Then come notes of sherry, ripe peach and a touch of cinnamon spice. The fresh fruit keeps everything bright and lively. Bottled at 40% ABV, Singleton of Dufftown Tailfire is best enjoyed neat. It suits both new drinkers and seasoned fans of fruity Speyside malts. Let it sit in the glass for a minute. The dried fruit and gentle spice slowly open up. The strawberry and toffee notes make it a friendly evening pour. It also sits well alongside a slice of fruit cake. This Speyside single malt rewards an unhurried, relaxed glass. Few easy-drinking malts carry this much warm, fruity character.