Glen Ord has always carried a quiet, cultivated charm, a distillery that doesn’t need noise to prove its mastery. The 2024 Special Release captures that signature calm in a brighter, more expressive form. Even in a 20cl bottle, it feels like opening the door to a warm Highland morning where the air smells of barley, fruit, and soft sunlight drifting through the mist.

Singleton Glen Ord 14 Year Old 2024 Special Release
Brand: The Singleton of Glen Ord | Category: Single Malt Scotch Whisky | ABV: 55% | Origin: Highlands, Scotland | Vol: 200ml

Tasting Profile:
Nose: Gentle honeyed malt, fresh orchard fruit, vanilla, and warm cereal notes, like stepping into a bakery at dawn with pears ripening on the counter.
Palate: Smooth, layered, and delicately rich. Poached pear, creamy toffee, citrus peel, and toasted barley unfold with a silky texture that’s unmistakably Glen Ord. The balance of sweetness and freshness is refined and effortless.
Finish: Long and warming with mellow oak, soft spice, and lingering malt sweetness that fades in quiet, graceful waves.

Production Details:
Glen Ord is known for slow-crafted whisky built on long fermentation, copper-rich distillation, and deep respect for barley-driven character. The 2024 Special Release uses carefully selected casks to amplify fruit, creaminess, and gentle brightness without losing the house style’s smooth, rounded core. It’s a modern Highland expression crafted with thoughtful precision.

Perfect For:
A peaceful evening indoors, soft music playing, and a warm lamp glowing beside you. This whisky suits moments of ease, the kind where you exhale, slow down, and let the pour set the tone.

Expert Notes:
The 14-year-old Special Release has earned praise for its elegance and composure. Critics highlight its silky palate and lifted fruit profile, calling it one of the most accessible yet sophisticated entries in the lineup, ideal for drinkers who appreciate depth without aggression.

Customer Reviews:
“Bright, smooth, and beautifully put together. Hard not to pour a second.”
“Fruit, creaminess, and just enough spice. A classy whisky.”
“Didn’t expect this much flavor from a 20cl, but it’s all there.”

Interesting Fact:
Glen Ord is one of the very few distilleries in Scotland that still runs its own on-site maltings, giving it rare control over the character and quality of its barley.

Serving Suggestions:
Neat showcases its creamy texture and mellow fruit. A small splash of water brings forward more pear and citrus. If chilled, use one large cube to keep the body intact.

Distillery Background:
Founded in 1838 on the Black Isle, Glen Ord has long been admired for its rich, barley-forward style and slow, thoughtful production. Surrounded by farmland and coastal air, the distillery blends Highland warmth with natural freshness. It remains one of Scotland’s quiet achievers, steady, refined, and consistently excellent.