Singleton of Glendullan Game of Thrones House Tully 750ML

Singleton of Glendullan Game of Thrones House Tully 750ML is a non-age-statement Speyside single malt Scotch whisky bottled at 40% ABV in a 750ml bottle. Released as part of Diageo's limited-edition Game of Thrones single malt collection, this expression pairs Glendullan's water-driven distilling heritage with House Tully of Riverrun — a house defined by its connection to rivers and flowing water.

Quick Facts: ABV: 40%  |  Origin: Speyside, Scotland  |  Non-Age-Statement Single Malt  |  Distillery: Glendullan

Production & Heritage

Glendullan Distillery, located in the Speyside region of Scotland, is owned by Diageo. The distillery originally distinguished itself by using a 14-foot diameter waterwheel — generating roughly 16 horsepower — to drive its machinery, an uncommon choice at a time when most Scottish distilleries relied on steam engines. Today Glendullan operates three wash stills and three spirit stills, producing an unpeated malt spirit with water sourced from the springs of Conval Hill. The House Tully bottling draws on this deep connection to water, thematically linking the distillery's identity to the Tully family seat of Riverrun in George R.R. Martin's universe.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Orange peel and clove arrive first, followed by richer layers of sandalwood, fruity sweetness, and a creamy quality that deepens as the whisky opens up. A thread of spice runs beneath the fruit throughout.

Taste: The palate opens with overripe fruit and toffee apple before settling into a mid-palate of caramel, malt, and vanilla cheesecake richness. Warm baking spices — ginger, clove, and nutmeg — emerge alongside red berry compote and deeper violet notes, giving the whisky a chewy, layered mouthfeel.

Finish: Medium to long, drying out with cereal spice, hints of sherry and fudge, and lingering oak. The warmth recedes slowly, leaving a clean, malty aftertaste.

How to Drink House Tully

Neat or with a few drops of water is the most rewarding approach; a small addition of water coaxes out the fruit and floral notes that sit beneath the spice. On the rocks, the whisky remains expressive, with the toffee and vanilla notes becoming more prominent as the ice dilutes the spirit. For cocktails, consider a Rob Roy, where the berry and spice character complements sweet vermouth; a Penicillin, where honey-ginger syrup amplifies the whisky's existing warm spice; or a Blood and Sand, where the orange peel and red fruit notes integrate seamlessly with cherry liqueur and blood orange juice.

Best For

• Game of Thrones fans building a complete collection of the Diageo limited-edition series
• Gifting a Speyside single malt enthusiast who appreciates collectible packaging
• Introducing someone to unpeated single malt Scotch through an approachable, fruit-forward dram
• Themed tasting nights pairing each GoT bottling against its regional style

Frequently Asked Questions

What does House Tully taste like? It delivers toffee apple and overripe fruit up front, moving into warm baking spices like ginger and clove, with a medium-to-long finish of cereal, sherry, and fudge. The overall profile is sweet, spicy, and approachably fruity.

How does House Tully compare to Glenlivet 12 Year Old? Both are entry-level Speyside single malts with fruit-forward profiles, but the Glendullan bottling leans heavier into toffee, baking spice, and a drier finish, while Glenlivet 12 tends toward lighter citrus and orchard fruit with a creamier texture. The House Tully is a non-age-statement release, whereas Glenlivet 12 carries a stated age, which may influence perceived depth and complexity.

Is House Tully good for beginners? Yes — at 40% ABV with no peat influence, it presents an accessible entry point to Speyside single malts. The sweet fruit and vanilla notes make it easy to enjoy neat without requiring a developed palate for smoke or heavy oak.

Where is House Tully made? It is distilled at Glendullan Distillery in the Speyside region of Scotland, near the town of Dufftown. Glendullan is part of Diageo's extensive portfolio of Scotch whisky distilleries.

What foods pair well with House Tully? Honey-glazed roasted nuts complement the toffee and spice notes well. Soft cheeses like brie or camembert echo the creamy vanilla character. Apple tart or pear crumble mirrors the fruit-forward profile. Smoked salmon works with the malty undertone, and dark chocolate with orange highlights the citrus and berry elements.

What sizes does House Tully come in? The standard release is a 750ml bottle, which is the widely available format for this limited-edition expression.

Is House Tully worth the price? It positions as a mid-range single malt with added collectible value due to the Game of Thrones branding and limited-edition packaging. As a drinking whisky, it delivers solid Speyside character at an accessible ABV, though much of its appeal lies in the themed presentation and series completeness for collectors.

Why House Tully?

Glendullan is one of Speyside's less commonly encountered distilleries as a single malt, since much of its output historically goes into blends — making any single malt release from this distillery relatively uncommon on its own. The thematic pairing with House Tully is more than cosmetic: Glendullan's historic reliance on water power and its spring-fed production process mirror the Tully family's identity as lords of the river. Within the eight-bottle Game of Thrones collection, this expression stands out for its fruit-heavy, spice-driven Speyside character, offering a distinctly different regional experience from the peated or Highland bottlings in the series. For collectors and whisky drinkers alike, it represents a genuine Speyside single malt wrapped in one of the more thoughtful distillery-to-house pairings Diageo made in this collaboration.