Glen Ord 12 Year Old

Glen Ord Authentic Collection 12 Year Old single cask

My first ever sample of a Glen Ord courtesy of @wierdo. Many thanks! This is a Cadenhead's single cask offering, aged 12 years and at cask strength. It has a very light, white wine colour and I have added about half a teaspoon of water to a 30 ml pour. Water definitely opens this one up but it is certainly approachable neat. Nose - vanilla...

Score 86/100

Glen Ord 12 Year Old bottled 1990s

This old bottle of Glen Ord, bottled sometime in the 1990s, was a Christmas present from my good friend, film producer/distributor Avi Federgreen. I think he found it rolling around somewhere in his basement... The colour is a dark copper with straw highlights. On the nose, malty and meaty, with definite sherry influence and a wee bit of peat...

Score 82/100

Glen Ord Authentic Collection 12 Year Old single cask

My first Glen Ord and my first bottle from Cadenhead's 'authentic collection' single cask bottlings. Although not my first Cadenhead's I've had a few of their Small batches bottles and enjoyed them. This can be drunk neat but was best for my palate with a teaspoon of water to a 50ml pour. Nose Grapefruit, pancakes, kiwi fruit Palate Some heat in...

Score 86/100

Glen Ord 28 Year Old

I must confess, I find the age of 28 somewhat odd to bottle, especially given the fact that there is a 25 and 30 Year Old. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not complaining. This one has, coincidence or not, the same ABV as his 3 year younger brother. The nose starts off grassy, but also quite fruity. I get licquorice, sweet malt and tea that’s a bit...

Score 82/100