{"product_id":"the-singleton-glen-ord-17-year-scotch-special-release-2025","title":"The Singleton Glen Ord 17 Year Cask Strength Scotch Whisky Special Release 2025","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Singleton Glen Ord 17 Year Cask Strength Diageo Special Release 2025 is a rare Highland \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/single-malt\"\u003esingle malt\u003c\/a\u003e from the Glen Ord Distillery in Muir of Ord, Ross-shire — finished in ex-mezcal and second-fill sherry casks and bottled at 55.5% ABV, presenting a distinctive Highland flavour profile of honeyed pear, baked apple, golden raisin, and subtle citrus on the nose, with orchard fruits, white pepper, roasted agave nuances, and a delicate mezcal-influenced smoke on the palate.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGlen Ord Distillery near Muir of Ord in the Black Isle produces a naturally fruity and honeyed Highland single malt. The 2025 Special Release’s ex-mezcal cask finishing introduces the roasted agave and gentle smoke character of Mexican mezcal production into the Glen Ord fruity base — a genuinely unusual cask type in Scotch whisky maturation. The second-fill sherry casks add dried fruit depth without competing with the mezcal character. At 17 years and 55.5% cask strength, this is a rare age statement in the Special Releases lineup. Browse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/scotch\"\u003eScotch whisky collection\u003c\/a\u003e at Wooden Cork.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Honeyed pear, baked apple, golden raisin, with subtle vegetal notes and a hint of citrus spice from the ex-mezcal and sherry cask character\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orchard fruits layered with white pepper, roasted agave nuances, soft brine, and a delicate mezcal-influenced smoke\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, savory, and gently smoky with notes of pepper, leather, dried fruit, and warm oak\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glen Ord, Muir of Ord, Ross-shire, Highland (Diageo)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Highland, Scotland\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eRelease:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diageo Special Releases 2025\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAge Statement:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17 Years\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCask Types:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ex-mezcal casks + second-fill sherry casks\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 55.5%\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat do ex-mezcal casks contribute to Scotch whisky?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eEx-mezcal casks carry the residual character of agave-based mezcal production — the roasted agave, earthy, and gently smoky character of the Mexican spirit transferring into the Scotch whisky base. The result is an unusual savoury and smoky dimension distinctly different from ex-bourbon, ex-sherry, or ex-wine casks. Limited allocation. Order online.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What do ex-mezcal casks contribute to Scotch whisky?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Ex-mezcal casks carry the residual character of agave-based mezcal production — roasted agave, earthy, and gently smoky character transferring into the Scotch whisky base. The result is an unusual savoury dimension distinctly different from bourbon, sherry, or wine casks.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"The Singleton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42903612358727,"sku":"088076190627","price":204.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/0640\/2375\/files\/TheSingletonGlenOrd17YearCaskStrengthScotchWhiskySpecialRelease2025.webp?v=1782400834","url":"https:\/\/bourbonnest.com\/products\/the-singleton-glen-ord-17-year-scotch-special-release-2025","provider":"Bourbon Nest","version":"1.0","type":"link"}