Diageo, has today announced the launch of its oldest single
malt Scotch whisky expression to date, from its Singleton range.
The Singleton 54 Year Old (44.1% ABV) which is the second
and final bottling in brands Paragon of Time Collection, was matured for over
50 years in European oak casks, before being finished in a single Pedro
Ximenez-seasoned cask.
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| The Singleton 54 Year Old |
For this latest release, Singleton have gone further to unearth what flavour could be revealed from a 54 Year Old single malt. Malt Master Maureen Robinson, as guardian of the casks, closely curated and cared for this last remaining cask; a legacy from the original slow-craft tradition in the 1960s.
The Singleton 54 Year Old, is said to deliver notes of vintage
solera wine, fenugreek leaf, parsley, liquorice, treacle toffee, sweet fruit, mint
toffee and bitter coffee grounds on the nose. Followed by notes of dried figs, pepper
spice, clove-studded oranges, burnt raisins and oiled teak on the palate.
Limited to 235 decanters, The last in the Paragon of Time
Collection comes housed in a bespoke, leather-lined wooden cabinet. The
decanter was hand-made by Baccarat in France to The Singleton silhouette, with
the intricate copper detail around the neck being crafted by Royal Warrant
Holders, Thomas Fattorini.
Commenting on the launch, Maureen Robinson, said:
“Originally filled in 1966, this European oak cask is the closest to the end of
the old slow-craft period that we have ever released. The old distillers of the
past laid down this cask and it is a privilege for me to be able to awaken
their crafted spirits over half a century later with a final chapter from today.
I see it as a beautiful balance of the old art of craft and using our modern
finishing to present a precious whisky of layered, balanced and exceptional
richness.”
The Singleton 54 Year Old, will be available next month from
specialist retailers, for a RRP of £28,850.
Posted by Steve Rush