Thompson Bros.

Glen Ord 13 Years Old

ABV: 54.7% 70 cL

This single malt was distilled in 2013 at the Glen Ord Distillery - the fourth largest distillery in Scotland, located in the Highland region of Scotland. It was matured for 13 years in a single dechar/rechar hogshead, creating crisp, fresh malt with notes of green apples, lime cordial, and salty miso. 

Bottled by Thompson Bros. at natural cask strength, without chill-filtration or artificial colouring. 

Nose

Fresh, summery, and instantly inviting. It opens with the floral brightness of elderflower cordial, sharp lime juice, and fresh lemon peel, backed by a clean touch of mineral chalk. There’s a nice, nostalgic sweetness here that flips between cheap white chocolate and the comforting, rich depth of buttered Soreen malt loaf.

Palate

The arrival is malty, crisp, and beautifully weighted. Bright green apple, lime cordial, and tart gooseberries lead the charge, before the texture takes a lovely, heavy turn toward beeswax candles. Just as the fruit and wax settle, a brilliant savoury complexity slips in – think warming ginger and a sophisticated hint of salty white miso.

Finish

Clean, snappy, and full of life. It lingers comfortably on dry ginger biscuits, balanced by a cracking acidity from those sharp green apples and lingering gooseberries.

£65.00

Tax included.

PRODUCT INFO

Region Highland
Distillery Glen Ord
Cask type Dechar/Rechar Hogshead
Bottling company Thompson Bros.
Outrun 312 Bottles
Whisky type Single Malt

Glen Ord Distillery, founded in 1838 in Muir of Ord on Scotland’s Black Isle, is one of the Highlands’ oldest and most influential malt whisky distilleries. Renowned for its long fermentations and traditionally robust production style, Glen Ord creates a rich, malty spirit with layers of orchard fruit, honey, cereal sweetness and gentle spice. Matured primarily in a combination of ex-bourbon and sherry casks, the whisky balances weight and elegance, showcasing a classic Highland character. Today, Glen Ord is best known as the home of The Singleton of Glen Ord, while also playing a vital role in some of Scotland’s most famous blended whiskies.