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Glen Ord 12 Year Old

Scotch Single Malt Highland
Age
12 years
ABV
43%
Flavour Fingerprint
Malt Light Fruit Citrus Floral Herbal Spice Sweet Dark Fruit Nutty Earth Maritime Smoke / Peat

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Flavour profile is AI-assisted and still being refined.

Tasting

How it drinks

Sight
Golden amber with bright copper highlights.
Nose
Rich heathery notes with subtle vanilla and oak spice. There's a pleasant maltiness with hints of honey and dried fruits, particularly raisins. A touch of smoke lingers in the background.
Palate
The palate is full-bodied with warm spice, butterscotch, and dried heather. Malty sweetness balances well with gentle smoke and leather notes, creating a complex and layered experience.
Finish
Long finish with lingering smoke, oak spice, and a slight peppery warmth. The sweetness gradually fades to reveal dry heathery notes.

Tasting notes are AI-assisted and still being refined.

Maturation

The wood it came through

  • ex-bourbon barrels

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