Singleton actually makes two different 15-year whiskies, and they taste nothing alike. The Singleton of Glen Ord 15 Years (RM285) leans into sherry-cask depth from the Highlands, while The Singleton of Dufftown 15 Years, Fruity Decadence (RM246) is the lighter, fruit-forward Speyside side of the family. See both in our full Singleton range. If you searched “Singleton 15,” here’s which one actually matches what you’re after, and where to buy each one genuine in Malaysia.

How Did We Compare These Two Whiskies?

We pulled both bottles from our own warehouse stock, the same bottles a customer would receive, and tasted them side by side, neat, at room temperature, in a Glencairn glass. Both are labelled “Singleton 15 Years,” but they come from different distilleries within the same Diageo-owned brand family, so this is less about which is objectively better and more about which style actually matches what a searcher means by “Singleton 15.” For the wider category picture, see our Scotch Whisky Regions guide and our Whisky Types Guide.

The Comparison: Glen Ord 15 vs Dufftown 15

1. The Singleton of Glen Ord 15 Years [700ML] – RM285 – The Richer Pick

Glen Ord is one of Scotland’s northernmost mainland distilleries, and its 15-year expression carries that Highland weight: European oak maturation with sherry-cask influence brings dried fruit and spice depth.

It’s the pick if you already know you like sherry-cask Speysiders (Macallan, GlenAllachie’s sherry-forward expressions) and want to try Singleton’s take on that style. Serve neat in a Glencairn glass at room temperature, or with a splash of spring water to open it further. Buy Glen Ord 15 Years, RM285 »

Who it’s for: drinkers who already like sherry-cask Speysiders and want more Highland weight. How to serve: neat in a Glencairn glass, room temperature, or with a splash of spring water.

2. The Singleton of Dufftown 15 Years, Fruity Decadence [700ML] – RM246 – The Easier Sipper

Dufftown (bottled under the Glendullan distillery banner within the Singleton range) leans fruity and approachable, matured across both European and American oak.

It’s a gentler dram than Glen Ord, more forgiving to drink neat, and the better starting point if you’re newer to single malt or want something for casual evening drinking rather than a special-occasion pour. Buy Dufftown 15 Years, RM246 »

Who it’s for: newer single-malt drinkers, or anyone who wants an easy, fruit-forward everyday pour. How to serve: neat in a Glencairn glass, room temperature, or with a splash of water.

Comparison Table at a Glance

Worth Knowing: the Special Release 2022

If both of the above feel too familiar, the Glen Ord 15 Years Special Release 2022 (RM349) is a different animal entirely, finished across eight years in ruby-red wine casks and bottled at cask strength (54.2% ABV).

It’s a limited release, priced accordingly, and best suited to someone who already has a standard 15-year Singleton and wants to see what wine-cask finishing does to it. Serve neat or over a single ice cube to unlock the wine influence. See the Special Release 2022, RM349 »

Why Should You Trust This Comparison?

This comparison was tasted and written by the Mr. Chow Team. We’ve operated as an online liquor retailer in Malaysia since 2019, sourcing every bottle directly from authorised distributors. Both expressions in this guide are bottles we actually stock, priced at what we actually charge, tasted by the people who pack and ship them.

Frequently Asked Questions

More on Single Malt

• Complete Scotch Whisky Guide Malaysia: Regions, Tasting Notes & Where to Buy Online, the Scotch pillar guide
• Scotch Whisky Regions Explained: Speyside vs Islay vs Highlands
• Whisky Types Guide: Single Malt vs Blended vs Bourbon
• Beginner’s Single Malt Guide: Best Entry-Level Whiskies Under RM300
• See the full range: Singleton Malaysia

Last updated August 2026.