Mix These Remarkable Cocktails With The Singleton 12 Year Old
Whether you're a seasoned whisky aficionado or just dipping your toes into the waters of single malts, The Singleton 12 Year Old is a bottle that deserves a prime spot on your shelf. Known for its smooth, mellow sweetness, it's versatile and delightful—equally at home in a neat pour as it is mixed into an exquisite cocktail.
Enjoying Singleton 12 Years Neat
The best way to first meet Singleton 12 Years? Neat, in a proper whisky glass, where its full character can introduce itself without distractions. Let it sit for a moment after pouring (about 60 ml)—a bit like letting it catch its breath after escaping the bottle. Then take a small sip, let it linger on your tongue, roll it around your palate, and savour those notes of dried fruit, toasted nuts, and a hint of spice. It’s smooth, with a well-rounded body that whispers of its Speyside roots, offering a finish that’s as clean as a well-told joke.
When and Where?
The Singleton 12 Years is not just for after-dinner musings by the fire. This whisky is perfect for a relaxed weekend afternoon, maybe poured over a single ice cube to unlock a slightly different character as the ice slowly melts. It's about enjoying the moment, about making an ordinary afternoon a tad more extraordinary.
Cocktails with Singleton 12 Years
Here are two cocktails that highlight their versatility and depth without needing a mixologist’s diploma to pull them off.
The Classic Sour, But Different
This twist on the classic whisky sour brings out the fruity elements of the Singleton 12 Years while adding layers of complexity.
For this cocktail, you will need 60 ml of Singleton 12 Years, 25 ml fresh lemon juice, 15 ml simple syrup, half an egg white (for that silky mouthfeel), and a dash of Angostura bitters for a bit of spice.
Shake all ingredients without ice to emulsify the egg white, then add ice and shake again until well chilled. Strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with a twist of lemon peel or a cherry. This cocktail is a beautiful balance of sweet and sour, letting the Singleton's depth shine through while the egg white smooths the edges into a velvety finish.
The Orchard Old Fashioned
In this innovative take on the Old Fashioned, The Singleton 12 Years complements autumnal flavours rather beautifully. Gather 60 ml of the Singleton 12 Years. 10 ml of apple syrup (for a hint of orchard) and 2 dashes of orange bitters (to complement the apple).
Stir all ingredients over ice until perfectly chilled and slightly diluted. Strain over a large ice cube in a lowball glass. Garnish with a thin slice of crisp apple or an orange twist. This drink is all about enhancing the natural sweetness and complexity of the whisky, with the apple syrup adding a seasonal touch.
Whether you're enjoying The Singleton 12 Years on its own or mixed into a cocktail, it's a spirit that always creates an experience bigger than what’s in your glass. After all, as the experts themselves say, ‘with its notes of luscious brown sugar, soft cooked apples and creamy toffee, this easy-to-enjoy single malt is best served with laughter and good company!’
