Singleton of Glen Ord 18 Year

Nose: very particular: wet metal, aluminum, with veins of apple and pear, malt. Palate: dense and honeyed, but always with a hint of something that reminds me of metal. Sherry and dried fruit. Medium-short finish, with the honey that turns into a light bitter. What can I say, I expected much more after reading the reviews on this site and others (I only read them before the final comment because I don't want to be influenced): the metallic aspect of smell and palate is not bad, but apart from that a product very ordinary and without particular strong points. Rating 3.50 ______________________________________________________________ Naso: molto particolare: metallo bagnato, alluminio, con venature di mela e pera, malto. Palato: denso e mieloso, ma sempre con una punta di un qualcosa che mi ricorda il metallo. Sherry e frutta secca. Finale medio breve, con il mieloso che si trasforma in leggero amarognolo. Che dire, mi aspettavo molto di più dopo avere letto le recensioni su questo sito ed altri (le leggo solo prima del commentino finale perché non voglio farmi influenzare): non male l’aspetto metallico di olfatto e palato, ma a parte quello un prodotto molto ordinario e senza punti forti particolari. Voto 3,50

Visited this distillery when over there, this particular distillery only sends there bottles to south east asia, so a rare find in the states. I preferred the 15 to the 18 as it has more of the ex-bourbon oak in the mix rather than the sherry casks. The 18 was more complex though with definate notes of caramel and the sherry flavor comes through nicely.

Favorite birthday present this year. Has a caramel quality and a decent finish. Didn't need to blow out the candles for the wish to come true.

Rich like Christmas dinner. Toasted almonds and figs with a slightly waxy character

Smell Fruity and sweet, taste like honey with caramel sweetness

Fruity and spicy. Lots of vanilla. Christmas whiskey.