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Отзывы описывают виски как преимущественно сладкий, фруктовый и цветочный, часто с заметным влиянием винных (шардоне) бочек, но многие отмечают избыточную сладость, спиртуозность и несоответствие цене.
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В текстовых отзывах неоднократно фиксируется сладкий, фруктовый и цветочный профиль: упоминаются яблоки, персики, абрикосы, цитрусовые, мёд, ваниль, карамель и тропические фрукты, а также цветочные и травянистые ноты. Ряд отзывов прямо связывает характер с выдержкой в бочках из-под шардоне (Chardonnay de Bourgogne), отмечая винные, маслянистые и солоноватые оттенки, иногда с морским или минеральным мотивом. При этом часть отзывов указывает на дисбаланс: чрезмерную сладость, резкую спиртуозность, горечь и перечность, а также на то, что напиток кажется водянистым или плоским по плотности вкуса. Несколько отзывов отмечают, что добавление воды раскрывает фруктовость и смягчает резкость.
Отдельная повторяющаяся тема — соотношение цены и качества: многие считают виски приемлемым или хорошим только при скидке, тогда как по полной цене он воспринимается как завышенный по стоимости и не оправдывающий ожиданий от 14-летнего релиза крепостью около 55%. В целом отзывы сходятся на приятном, лёгком и легко пьющемся профиле с винной нотой, но без единодушия относительно его исключительности.
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· 2026-10-08T06:59:40Z · источник evidence
нос 83 · вкус 77 · финиш 75
нос 86 · вкус 88 · финиш 87
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нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
From the scent, there is a strong lactic acid smell, and from the taste, the lactic acid smell comes first and only after it has passed does the bourbon cask smell come out, but it just feels like an ordinary bourbon. If you bought it at the regular price, you will regret it.
нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 86
Even though I haven't tried the others yet, Singleton seems like it will shine among the 2023 SRs, especially with its f/p. Not because it's something that flies and flies (which I think is pretty good), but because its "rivals" are getting darker. It offers a very decent, full and enjoyable profile. Maybe a little too sweet. It can be tried despite everything, and when it's on 20% discount, the f/p will be good too :). Price performance: Medium. Would I buy it again?: No, but I would recommend it.
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| Нос | 87 | Intense fruitiness. Full-bodied apples, green and red. Quince. Maybe plum. Stone fruits; peach. Light toffee in the back. A pinch of cinnamon and grey black pepper and oak spice. Over time, it becomes a bit fuller and ripe cherries and red plums are added. A cookie-like back note comes together with the toffee. Apricot and peach that are starting to become slightly funky. A melted buttery note and walnuts. Vanilla sugar. A side like pumpkin spice. Perfume. Hazelnut cream; like in “ikram” brand cookies. A very smooth nose, quite complex, “gourmand”, attractive. |
| Вкус | 85 | There is a slight sourness and pungency on the palate. Posset lemon. Nice citrus; orange juice. Stone fruit is here but decreasing. Red fruits seem to be disappearing. Sour green grapes. It feels just the right age. Spices and almond cookies become much more prominent over time. Bitterness is a bit out of balance. Sharp. High sweetness. A slight freshness in the background. Honey and hazelnut. Not bad but could be a bit more refined. |
| Финиш | 84 | As I said before, it will lose some points due to the burning and bitterness. The sweetness also remains until the end. Almond butter. Peanut butter. Roasted peanuts maybe. Vanilla cookies. Medium-High Length finish. |
If bought at $80, it’s quite a good taste. At full price, however, it feels quite disappointing.
нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
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| Нос | 84 | light fruity, oranges, lemon, pear, bit closed, buttery |
| Вкус | 83 | peppery, pear, orange zest, light metallic, dry oaky |
| Финиш | 83 | green grapes, oaky, white wine, oranges zest, nuts |
Very overrated and overpriced. Too spirity, alcohol not well integrated.
Sweet delicate milk chocolate, citrus and fresh orchid fruits, lemon sherbet, but for me too much of the white wine funk. higher abv is good, still a pretty good sweet sipping whisky.
нос 88 · вкус 85 · финиш 85
нос 85 · вкус 84 · финиш 83
нос 85 · вкус 83 · финиш 82
Glendullan = Bourbon cask
нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
Very sweet, almost candy-like, floral, very pleasant scent. A bit pungent in taste, the influence of wine barrels is unmistakable. It's not a light whisky, but that doesn't mean it's not good. A pleasant whisky that I enjoyed despite the excessive sweetness.
нос 85 · вкус 84 · финиш 83
Starts well then seems to go downhill with a note of washing powder creeping in - it reminds me of a couple of duff French whiskies ) I have tried - wouldn't want to try and get through a bottle of this.
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| Нос | 82 | The alcohol is slightly spiky - I get some light green fruit notes - greengages perhaps, and a floral note. |
| Вкус | 80 | The mouthfeel is pleasant - there is some body to it - initially the taste is pleasant, but then it becomes a little abrasive and reminded me of washing powder - a discordant note I can't seem to lose. |
| Финиш | 78 | The finish is let down by the note of washing powder which I can't shake off - quite drying. |
Plesantly surprised, immediately on the nose its sour grapes and intense. Quite dry on the palate, I like this. But this definitely needs a few drops of water to open up, it bursts with fruits with a couple drops of water. A great bottle to experiment with how water and abv changes the nose and taste.
нос 86 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
Overall, I enjoyed the drinking experience; it is clearly better than the standard, run of the mill Singleton expressions it’s aromatic and easy to drink, and it certainly has character. However, when you consider that it is a 14-year-old, cask strength special release sold at a premium global price point, expectations tend to be higher. There is no need to overhype it; I wouldn't say it makes you feel like you're drinking something truly extraordinary. I certainly don't think it justifies the high prices seen globally, though it is definitely worth buying if you find it at a massive discount it’s not a bad whisky, just very expensive relative to what it delivers. I picked up this bottle which had been sitting on the shelf since 2023 at a huge discount, paying barely more than its original release price, so I am satisfied; that said, I personally had expected a bit more. Cheers.
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| Нос | 83 | Upon opening the bottle, I first bring it close to my nose for a quick sniff; there is a scent reminiscent of slightly damp tobacco and faint fruity notes, though aromas of dry grass and hay which also permeate the room are clearly perceptible. After pouring about 4 cl into a Glencairn glass and letting it breathe for 15 minutes, I nose it again; the primary aromas I detect are lemon, lemon zest, coriander, and citrus notes like dried orange and grapefruit. The 55% ABV imparts a slight alcoholic bite. After adding four drops of water and waiting another 15 minutes, I nose it once more; subtle floral notes have emerged, and there seem to be faint hints of fruit like apricot lurking far in the background, though they are quite difficult to discern. I can also detect albeit with some effort notes of light butter, slightly charred oak, and a malt aroma reminiscent of cake. The distinct aromas I initially perceived have also diminished. |
| Вкус | 84 | I took a tiny sip to prime my palate, swirled it around a few times, and swallowed; there was a sweetness reminiscent of abundant citrus fruits and their peels, alongside a sharp, warm spiciness. Adding a total of 3 ml of water introduced drop by drop I took another very small sip; the sweetness had intensified, and notes of orchard fruits, malty sweetness, and honey had joined the citrus profile. I took another small sip to gauge its structure; it felt slightly tannic and drying on the palate, possessed aromatic intensity, and was medium-bodied and reasonably balanced. I continued sipping to further explore the flavors: subtle vanilla, orange, tangerine, and orchard fruits like apricot, along with intense honey sweetness, came to the fore. Shortly after, these were followed by roasted notes such as burnt caramel, charred oak, and brown sugar accompanied by warm spices like fresh ginger and black pepper, as well as faint hints of dried herbs. |
| Финиш | 83 | As for the finish, the moment the whisky begins to slide down my throat, it presents notes of honey, vanilla, and citrus, immediately followed by toasted flavors like brown sugar, charred oak, and caramel; meanwhile, the warmth of fresh ginger and black pepper emerges on my tongue right after swallowing. When I exhale through my nose to bring out the flavors and aromas, I detect sweet stone fruits such as apricot and peach alongside faint hints of dry, green herbs and green leaves. I would say the finish falls somewhere between medium and long. |
Aroma Already oily on the nose, Chardonnay notes are easy to recognize, fresh notes, more complex than expected The taste Oily, hay, light fruity, grapes, wine notes, walnut, some pepper, herbs, little salt resonance Medium long, light fruity, slight bitterness
Light & relaxed whisky, but it can't keep up with the other seven bottlings in this year's series.
нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 85
Beautiful fresh fruity fragrance. Pears with spices. In the taste of summer flowers, slightly alcoholic, blended with a bitter aftertaste.
Not impressed. As usual for dsr lack of selection whatsoever. It seems like some computer randomly picks barrels of whatever and then makes a fancy label.
нос 82 · вкус 83 · финиш 83
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нос 87 · вкус 87 · финиш 85
Aging in ex Chardonnay de Bourgogne barrels Color: light gold Good, not memorable, but very drinkable and pleasant
Light woody note of new oak in the aroma. Smoothly transitions into spices and fruits. Flowers, geranium. Oily, sweetish taste, with salty inclusions. Spicy long aftertaste with a hint of fruit.
нос 89 · вкус 86 · финиш 86
Fruity on the nose, and funky on the palate - so you'll love it if you like rum cask matured whisky. There's no sulfur problem which is often the case in ex-wine casks.
нос 87 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
21+21+21+21
нос 86 · вкус 87 · финиш 87
Aroma：Moderate；Palate：85/100; Aftertaste：Medium.
нос 84 · вкус 85 · финиш 85
Very good quality whisky, a lot of deep fruits, also fresh fruits, cream, honey. It last long, is very tasty and asks for more! Really like it despite being quite alcoholic
I love the nose. And this would give this whisky the most points. I would even prefer to give the entire whisky 87 points. However, for me there is too much pepper in the palette in the aftertaste. So 86.5 pts.
Light golden color. Slight oiliness.
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| Нос | 87 | Intense, full, elegant. Peaches. Apricots. Caramel. Honey. Toffee. Brown sugar. Tropical fruits. |
| Вкус | 86 | Sweetness. Honey. Tropical fruits. Pineapple. Mango. Apricots. Peaches. Spices. Ginger |
| Финиш | 86 | Tropical fruits. Peaches in sweet syrup. Apricots. Caramel. Toffee. Quite a long finish. |
Green apple, lemon cake, white wine. Some fruity, sweet cream, salted butter, white wine, oak barrel and faint spices, white pepper, strong. Medium finish, some white pepper and leather. Not bad, obvious salted butter, typical speyside, does have a faint white wine feel, good.
нос 85 · вкус 86 · финиш 85
84–86: "It'll do" - [fine 4] Citrus fruits, white grapes, spices. Just fine.
Lovely nose, like a fresh sea breeze, with sweet citrusy fruity vanilla notes, on the palate creamy honey texture with caramels, salty marshmallow toasted barley, cereals, grapes, lychees, pears, green apples, vanilla, apple pie. Slight dry and peppery spicy finish.The chardennay cask influence provides light fruity notes balanced with bourbon notes.
Aroma: orchard fruit, vanilla, honey, apple, a bit of citrus, grapes and white pepper - after spraying it has such a fresh summer profile - very, very candy-like Taste: sharp at first, but otherwise pleasantly sweet, dessert, spicy - after distilling, the whisky is smoother, but it is not necessary - if you like cask ale, do not add water
Very sweet, slightly salty and herbal, creamy mouthfeel, nutty, buttery. finish just short of medium. Overall enjoyable but nothing to shout about. The Singletons special releases continue to be solidly decent. After opening for a couple of months, gentle oak and chalkiness develops. Original score unchanged.
https://whiskylovingpianist.wordpress.com/2023/11/04/whisky-show-2023-speyside-region/ C: Fusty, oily, malty,… exactly as one might imagine irrespective of the little extra help from some Chardonnay de Bourgogne French oak casks. The ‘special feature’ here is not the finish but the ridiculous [£130+] price tag. Bonkers!
Nose: There’s a lot of alcohol, it’s surprisingly heavy, but very fruity. Apricots, peaches, marzipan, rice wine. Taste: It loses a lot of sweetness, more tart notes appear. Currants, cherries, gooseberries, unripe apples, a hint of white pepper. Finish: Not very long with notes of apples and white pepper.
нос 85 · вкус 84 · финиш 84
Light and creamy, the white wine reveals itself, vanilla, light honey, apple, spicy on the palate.
I have a specific bias towards the release of Singleton from the Diageo series every year. This year, this whisky is so good that I can finally write that it should have a place among the whiskys that make up the series. Sweet, aromatic, fruity, beautifully scented with apple pie. The finish is long and very pleasant, slightly spicy, but not burning. With water... even more fruity, much better than the original version. It definitely increases its rating by 2 points.
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| Нос | 87 | delicate, spruce needles, sweet, apple pie with crumble, fruity, raisins, apples, cherries, rhubarb compote |
| Вкус | 88 | sweet, vanilla, powdered sugar, a bit of cinnamon, fruity, honeydew apples, pear, apricots, roasted oak |
| Финиш | 87 | long, sweet, fruity, apples in the foreground, warming with a scratchy palate, dark chocolate, charcoal |
N: The nose immediately transports me to a sun-drenched terrace with a glass of good white wine in front of my nose, while a sea breeze blows through my hair (which one?). Completed with butter and a hint of leather. Nice! S: Taste-wise, it's very tight, if you know what I mean. Sweet, but with a nice hint of agrum, it gets something slightly herbal that I can't immediately put my finger on. The salt returns again. The wine note is really pleasant and not dominating. F: That saltiness is reflected in the beautiful, soft-drying finish. C: I didn't expect much from this malt finished in Chardonnay de Bourgogne casks, but it pleasantly surprised me.
A nice summer dram, floral and citrusy with a nice maritime note. I think that Diageo bottling is rated quite harshly. As far as the price is concerned, it's definitely justified. I would be with an 80 euro whisky here, cask strength and 14 years old. Regardless, a nice round dram.
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| Нос | 88 | Lemon butter, ripe pear, something mineral, flower meadow, hay. Very summery and soothing in the cold, wet autumn days. |
| Вкус | 88 | Sweet, fruity, slightly salty attack here too, nice dry white wine note indeed. |
| Финиш | 87 | Medium long, mineral and light fruity. |
The smell felt artificial, didn't really like it, the taste was better
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| Нос | 78 | Perfumed and artificial scent, Vinous? heather, orange zest, wood |
| Вкус | 86 | Peppery, slightly alcoholic |
| Финиш | 86 | Good, relatively long and flavorful |
Easy to drink but poor flavor density, 50abv+ actually gives people a very watery feeling
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| Нос | 86 | White grapes, butter fudge, toffee, green apple |
| Вкус | 83 | White grapes, pears, toast, spices, the wine is very flat and has almost no layers |
| Финиш | 82 | Slightly bitter, some pear and spice, very short |
It had a strong alcohol taste, and the later part was very bitter.
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| Нос | 86 | Orange soda, cream, alcohol, gasoline |
| Вкус | 85 | Honey, orange juice, pear |
| Финиш | 83 | Tannins, cream |
Tasted in the "Gourmettage" Leipzig
Found it too spirit-y and yeasty with a flat texture.
This whisky initially has a strong peppery taste, but with a few drops of water, it disappears and becomes super fruity. A lovely dram that can best be described as a real Speysider, but with a small touch of Chardonnay.
It's interesting, but somehow it doesn't work for me.
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The product positioning should be a dessert wine before dinner, but unfortunately the alcohol content is not well suppressed, which deducts a lot of points
нос 85 · вкус 85 · финиш 84
It’s not very unique per se, but very pleasant overall.
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bit pricy
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