NEW YORK, Nov. 16, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, in time for the start of the holiday gifting season, the acclaimed The Singleton of Glendullan Single Malt Whisky portfolio will now be available in the US, joining the Classic Malts portfolio. The Singleton was founded on the belief of producing whiskies that are immediately enjoyable and perfectly balanced with superior taste. Each whisky is crafted by a team of Malt Masters exerting passion and expertise to ensure The Singleton whiskies are artfully blended and consistently enjoyable.

The portfolio includes a 12 Year-Old (SRP $34.99/750ml), 15 Year-Old (SRP $49.99) and 18 Year-Old (SRP $79.99) expression boasting a range of perfectly balanced single malt whiskies. Aged primarily in Bourbon casks offering a rich, smooth character, these whiskies are crafted using and pure water drawn from the high, wooded hills above the distillery in located in the Speyside region of Scotland. Each of The Singleton of Glendullan whiskies embrace the history and heritage of traditional Single Malt Scotch Whisky production with roots dating back 120 years.

"We're excited to introduce The Singleton to further round out our Single Malts portfolio as this provides an excellent whisky at an attainable price range. The Singleton is smooth, approachable and a fantastic Scotch whisky that will appeal to a wide range of people - from those just entering the category to those that are more familiar with whisky and know the acclaim of The Singleton name," said Brian Cox, Director of Scotch Whisky, Diageo North America.    

The liquid is immediately enjoyable offering a unique flavor profile with an unparalleled, award-winning quality. The Singleton is ranked the #5 whisky brand in the world and one of the fastest growing brands globally. The Singleton of Glendullan is an exceptional base spirit for use in craft cocktails and is an excellent option to pair with an array of culinary dishes and cuisines – the 12 Year-Old right through to the 18 Year-Old is an immediate way to enhance take out from a local restaurant or pair with a home cooked meal from your favorite food-subscription service.  The bottles are packaged in a very sleek, modern canister inspired by 19^th century hip flasks and display the traditional iconography highlighting The Singleton brand's heritage and acclaim. The entire portfolio makes for an ideal gift for any occasion as it represents the pinnacle of Single Malt Scotch Whisky but at a very friendly price point.

Available in select markets (CA, FL, NY, CO, TX, PA, WA, NJ) where fine spirits are sold. No matter what the occasion, The Singleton of Glendullan encourages you to enjoy responsibly.

About The Singleton
The Singleton whiskies are crafted in three of Scotland's traditional highland distilleries that were all built in the 19^th century, long before Speyside was even recognized as a region. The Singleton's as we know them today have been quietly making whisky in the Scottish Highlands for nearly 200 years.

The Singleton Family is built on the foundation of traditional distilling and heritage but at the same time, is also vibrant and contemporary. The whiskies produced at The Singleton distillery are lighter and more delicate with sufficient complexity to bring wonderful layers of flavor. The Singleton Single Malt Scotch Whiskies are easily enjoyable from the first sip and offer an abundance of the best, most appealing flavors. For more information, visit www.malts.com.

RECENT AWARDS:
2015 International Wine & Spirits Competition: Silver
2015 International Spirits Challenge: Bronze

About Diageo
Diageo is a global leader in beverage alcohol with an outstanding collection of brands including Johnnie Walker, Crown Royal, Bulleit and Buchanan's whiskies, Smirnoff, Cîroc and Ketel One vodkas, Captain Morgan, Baileys, Don Julio, Tanqueray and Guinness.

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