Singleton of Glen Ord 12: Asia's Favourite Black Isle Highland Single Malt

Item: Singleton of Glen Ord 12: Asia's Favourite Black Isle Highland Single Malt
Rating: 8
Author: Joe Whitfield

Joe Whitfield April 10, 2026 1 views

8 /10

EDITOR

Distillery: Glen Ord
Type: Scotch
Age: 12 Years
ABV: 40% ABV
Price: £45

Tasting Notes

Nose

Ripe red apple, baked pear, milk chocolate, vanilla and a hint of toasted hazelnut.

Palate

Smooth and rounded — apple compote, honey, malt biscuit, raisins, cinnamon and a touch of cocoa.

Finish

Medium length, sweet and warming, leaving cooked apple, vanilla and a lick of oak spice.

First Impressions

The Singleton of Glen Ord is the Asia-Pacific bottling of Diageo's Singleton range — three single malts from three distilleries, each tailored to a different market.

Distillery & Heritage

Glen Ord stands on the Black Isle near Muir of Ord, the only working distillery on the peninsula. Founded in 1838, it draws water from Loch nam Bonnach and Loch nan Eun and is one of the few distilleries with its own on-site maltings.

Tasting Notes in Detail

This is a deliberately approachable single malt — sweet, fruity, gently sherried and easy to drink. The European oak adds raisins and chocolate without dominating.

Verdict

An accomplished crowd-pleaser.

Where to Buy

The Whisky Exchange
£2400.00

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Joe Whitfield

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Joe has spent over fifteen years immersed in the whiskey industry, beginning his career at a Speyside distillery before moving into drinks journalism. As Editor-in-Chief at Whiskeyful.com, he oversees...