How Much Does The Singleton 12Yr Cost in 2026?
The Singleton 12Yr — All Sizes & Prices
| Bottle Size | Price | Price/oz | Price/Shot | Shots |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 750ml (Standard) 25.4 oz | $35.24 | $1.39 | $2.09 | 16.9 |
About The Singleton 12Yr
The Singleton 12 Year Old is a smooth single malt Scotch whisky from Speyside, primarily associated with the Glendullan or Dufftown distilleries under Diageo, matured for 12 years in a mix of American oak ex-bourbon and European oak ex-sherry casks for a balanced, approachable profile. What makes it special is its gentle distillation and cask selection, yielding fresh fruitiness, vanilla, and subtle spice without overwhelming complexity, making it an excellent value at around $35.24 for 750ml. Ideal for whisky newcomers or those seeking an easy daily sipper, it demystifies single malts with 'luscious nectar' and 'fruity decadence' that's smooth and friendly. In its category, it competes with Glenlivet 12 or Glenfiddich 12 as solid, middle-of-the-road Speysides—enjoyable and affordable but less complex than premium options, often praised for accessibility over bold flavors. Producers highlight its light body and versatility in cocktails or neat, earning awards like Double Gold at the 2020 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
Tasting Notes
👃 Nose
Fresh, light, and clean with vibrant fruitiness, soft fragrant notes of scented leather, subtle sandalwood, and vanilla. Layers of caramel, toffee, rich fruit, sweet spice, banana cream, and orange-laced honey emerge, sometimes with pear malt, apple juice, or brewed black tea and rum hints. Adding water softens sweetness, revealing breakfast cereal and lemon zest in low intensity.
👅 Palate
Fresh and easy-drinking with initial spice softening to pleasant sweetness—citrus, raisins, vanilla, honey, and creamy oak. Rich, buttery mouthfeel carries toasted malt, dried apple, pear, golden raisins, burnt sugar, faint spice, and fruit-dipped-in-dark-chocolate balance. Light to medium body with smooth tannins, orange taffy, cream soda, or gum-like punch, though some note thinness and simplicity.
✨ Finish
Short to medium, creamy, and smooth with lingering oak, burnt sugar, sweet cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, butter toffee, and brief caramel-honey release.
Popular Cocktails with The Singleton 12Yr
Rob Roy — Mix The Singleton 12 with sweet vermouth and a few dashes of bitters in a chilled glass for a refreshing classic.
Highball — Pour The Singleton 12 over ice, top with soda water, and garnish with lemon for a light, fruity refresher.
Whisky Sour — Shake The Singleton 12 with lemon juice, simple syrup, and egg white, then strain over ice for a smooth, citrusy sip.
Food Pairings
Smoked salmon, Roast chicken, Cheddar cheese, Dark chocolate, Apple tart
