Singleton of Glen Ord 14 Year Old – Special Release 2024

Region: Highland, Scotland

Vibrant orchard fruit flavours, fragrant aromatics and grassy notes as crisp as the air unfold. A freshness balanced with comforting sweetness that swells with vanilla, toffee and spice.

Nose: A mellow nose in feel; mild overall. The first aromas suggest an orange cream cake filling, becoming orange sponge cake with a hint of vanilla. Beneath this lie a faintly waxy suggestion of flaked almonds and a light ‘green’ note, suggesting sugar snap peas or mange tout. A drop of water increases the waxy note.

Palate: A creamy texture, which is quite tooth-coating. The taste starts sweet and centre palate, becoming tart, with a strong hint of Seville orange peel, then drying gently as it shows its fierier side with some peppery spiciness. A drop of water sweetens the taste and reduces the tartness yet does not alter the overall profile.

Finish: Long, warming, and spicy, with a mouth-cooling aftertaste. Still spicy with a dash of water.