Glen Ord 1967 39 Year Old Douglas Laing Old Malt Cask

Glen Ord 1973 / 23 Year Old / Rare Malts

This is the second of three Glen Ord bottlings that were released within Diageo's Rare Malts series. It was distilled in 1973 and bottled in September 1997 as a 23-year old and in a 75cl bottle for the overseas markets. The nose is rich and lush. Notes of passion fruit and malted barley are followed by honey and caramel flavours. Later on there is...

Score 86/100

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 1974 23 Year Old

Glen Ord was founded in 1838 on the Black Isle, some 15 kilometers northwest of Inverness. Only 20% is destined for single malt releases, the rest is for Diageo’s blending needs with Johnnie Walker and Dewar’s in the lead. In 1998 this 23 Year Old Glen Ord from 1974 was released in the Rare Malts Selection. OMG, this is a very interesting nose!...

Score 87/100

Glen Ord SMWS 77.24 "Mouth-numbing hand bags"

Nose: Floral and almost lightly grapy. It reminds me rather of a very young and light cognac. Butter salted caramel. Malt and pepper! Dusty and floury, too, along with vanilla frosting. Pralines! I like pralines (and turtles). A nice save there. This is nice. (with water) More on the powdered sugar notes. Palate: A bit rough and oak-forward. There...

Score 81/100