{"product_id":"the-singleton-of-dufftown-54-year-old-paragon-of-time-single-malt-scotch-whisky-750ml","title":"The Singleton of Dufftown 54 Year Old Paragon of Time Single Malt Scotch Whisky 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Singleton of Dufftown 54 Year Old is one of the oldest single malts Diageo has ever released, a whisky laid down in 1966 and bottled more than half a century later. It is the second release in The Singleton's Paragon of Time Collection, limited to just 235 decanters worldwide, and it is the kind of bottle that anchors a serious collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Singleton of Dufftown is distilled in Dufftown, the Speyside town at the heart of Scotland's malt whisky country. This whisky began life when its cask was hand-filled on 31 October 1966, in the slow-crafted style of the 1960s. Malt Master Maureen Robinson led its release in 2021, unveiling it from London's Royal Greenwich Observatory, and described it as a balance between traditional craft and modern finishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe spirit spent more than five decades in European oak before a final period in a single Pedro Ximénez-seasoned cask, which adds a layer of dark, dried-fruit richness to the old Speyside malt. It is presented in a crystal decanter made by Baccarat in the shape of The Singleton silhouette, with copper detailing by Royal Warrant holder Thomas Fattorini. The decanter rests in a leather-lined cabinet crafted from 54-year-old wood and decorated with motifs inspired by the Scottish landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mellow and dry with a rich, winey top note, then maraschino cherry and waxed wood over a dusty warehouse base; water brings out mint toffee.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light-bodied and lively for its age, opening fruity before turning spicy, with clove-studded orange and a bittersweet hint of burnt raisin, like Christmas pudding in a glass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, warming and drying, with a light, spicy sweetness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Singleton of Dufftown (Diageo)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpression \/ Batch:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paragon of Time Collection, second release; 235 decanters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 54 years (cask filled 31 October 1966)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof \/ ABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 86.2 proof (43.1% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCask \/ Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e European oak, finished in a single Pedro Ximénez-seasoned cask\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Speyside, Scotland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Enjoy It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA whisky of this age deserves a slow pour: serve it neat in a tulip glass and give it time to open. Add a few drops of water and the fruit lifts while the finish sharpens. It is a remarkable centrepiece for a milestone celebration, and the Baccarat decanter and handcrafted cabinet make it an heirloom-level gift for the collector who has everything.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow old is The Singleton 54 Year Old?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt was aged 54 years; its cask was filled on 31 October 1966.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many bottles of The Singleton Paragon of Time were made?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe second Paragon of Time release is limited to 235 decanters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat cask finished The Singleton 54 Year Old?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter more than five decades in European oak, it was finished in a single Pedro Ximénez-seasoned cask.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/scotch\"\u003eScotch collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Singleton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68116778254645,"sku":"VWS200427810","price":41095.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-1628.webp?v=1794255589","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/the-singleton-of-dufftown-54-year-old-paragon-of-time-single-malt-scotch-whisky-750ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}