Glen Ord
Fact Sheet
Founded: 1838
Current owner: Diageo
Stills: 3 wash, 3 spirit
Capacity: 5 million litres per year
Location: Muir of Ord, Ross-shire
Website: None
Notable Facts: Most of the distillery production goes into the Diageo blends, but there are a few official single malt bottlings. There is also a large malting facility on the distillery grounds.
Bottlings
December 31, 2012
There is a slight brininess to this tasty dram that in conjunction with the orange aromas remotely reminds me of Springbank. – Rating: 83/100
February 5, 2012
Some very nice flavours are hidden in this malt, especially the well-integrated barrel char, but the mouthfeel is a bit watery. – Rating: 81/100
February 1, 2011
Glen Ord bottlings are not easy to find, and this one is definitely reccomendable. It is full-bodied, creamy and fruity and creates the impression of being noticeably older than just 12 years. – Rating: 85/100
July 29, 2009
Middle-of-the-road malt. No weaknesses and no strengths – Score: 73/100
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January 31, 2013
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January 23, 2013
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January 2, 2013
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December 20, 2012
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December 8, 2012
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November 29, 2012
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November 28, 2012
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November 5, 2012
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November 3, 2012
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October 29, 2012
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October 18, 2012
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October 11, 2012
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September 22, 2012
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September 18, 2012
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June 26, 2012
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May 17, 2012
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May 11, 2012
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