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
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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May 11, 2012
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April 19, 2012
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March 28, 2012
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March 16, 2012
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March 9, 2012
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August 24, 2011
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August 23, 2011
Year of Birth: 1959
Place of Residence: Hove near Brighton
Profession: Writer
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August 1, 2011
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July 22, 2011
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June 16, 2011
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June 16, 2011
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June 13, 2011
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June 11, 2011
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May 25, 2011
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May 23, 2011
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May 22, 2011
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May 18, 2011
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May 14, 2011
On the Saturday and Sunday of the Spirit of Speyside Festival the Dufftown Whisky Fair was being held at the Memorial Hall which is located not too far away from the central Clock Tower at the Square.
May 13, 2011
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