The Double Single
Country
United Kingdom
Nature
Spirit
Family
Whiskey
Type
Blended Scotch Whiskey
Alcohol by volume
46
Winemaking notes
For DOUBLE SINGLE, instead of using
many tens of component whiskies we have
used just two – one single grain whisky and
one single malt whisky (hence the name).
Both are beautiful liquids in their own right,
but we believe they are elevated above the
sum of their parts when combined in the
correct proportions.
Such thinking runs strongly counter to the
blending strategies evident in the larger,
commercial Blended Scotch releases that
dominate the whisky market worldwide,
where many dozens of components can
often be found within a single blend.
So why do things differently?
We believe that when using components
of the highest quality, less is often more.
That the interaction between a single grain
and a single malt can be every bit as good –
better even – than either a more complex
blend or the component tasted on its own.
Viticultural notes
Limited Edition release of
5,838 bottles worldwide
Bottled March 2017.
Bottled at 46%.
Not chill-filtered.
Natural colour.
Tasting notes
In The Double Single we have
combined single malt whisky from
the Glen Elgin distillery and single
grain whisky from the Girvan distillery.
The elegantly complex, ethereal malt
whisky character is balanced on
a decadent cushion of rich, sweet,
vanilla-tinged grain whisky character.
93 Points Whisky Advocate - Not seen since 2010, this yields vanilla frosting, menthol, spearmint, cream, dry spices, cedarwood, chopped herbs, and a discernable whiff of old grain. Silky taste of butterscotch; it becomes more honeyed, with creamy vanilla, dried banana, malt, and a pinch of cinnamon, pepper, herbs, clove, and eucalyptus. The yin and yang of Glen Elgin and Girvan makes an admirable exercise in precision, minimalist blending. Mad as a box of frogs.
Pairing notes
The combination is a deeply satisfying
yet versatile whisky, perfect served as
a rich aperitif before a winter’s dinner,
or as a rewarding post-prandial
any time of year.