Glen Ord Distillery
ABV 51%
It’s nicely balanced and flavoursome, especially considering the heat.
Phoebe Calver
Goldfinch Whisky Merchants
Mey Selections
Brand
Goldfinch Whisky Merchants
Bottler
12 Years Old
Expression
Single Malt
Type
12
Age (Years)
51%
ABV
Highland
Region/Country
Independent Bottling
Bottling Type
Taster
Nose: Syrupy figs, almond oil, chopped walnuts, toffee pennies and rich fruit cake. Greenhouse notes, with geraniums and green tomatoes, then meringue sweetness.
Palate: Earthy smoked notes, fruit salad of peach, apricot and apple. Then there’s a little aniseed heat, madeira cake, toffee sauce and almonds.
Finish: Desiccated almonds and a prickle of heat.
Comment: It’s nicely balanced and flavoursome, especially considering the heat.
Score: 8
Taster
Nose: A little reserved, but in time comes tart red apple and ripe banana, cookie dough and blossom honey. With a little digging there’s almond and delicate florals.
Palate: Medium bodied. Overripe apple and pear builds in intensity. Toffee chews and lemon oils. Cantaloupe and subtle herbs, somewhere between Lillet Blanc and sweet vermouth.
Finish: Medium length. Those delicate fruits and herbs linger.
Comment: An elegant and refined dram with real complexity.
Score: 8.2
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