The Singleton Glen Ord 17 Year Cask Strength Scotch Whisky Special Release 2025

The Singleton Glen Ord 17 Year Cask Strength Diageo Special Release 2025 is a rare Highland single malt 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.

Glen 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 Scotch whisky collection at Wooden Cork.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Honeyed pear, baked apple, golden raisin, with subtle vegetal notes and a hint of citrus spice from the ex-mezcal and sherry cask character
• Palate: Orchard fruits layered with white pepper, roasted agave nuances, soft brine, and a delicate mezcal-influenced smoke
• Finish: Long, savory, and gently smoky with notes of pepper, leather, dried fruit, and warm oak

Specs

• Distillery: Glen Ord, Muir of Ord, Ross-shire, Highland (Diageo)
• Region: Highland, Scotland
• Release: Diageo Special Releases 2025
• Age Statement: 17 Years
• Cask Types: Ex-mezcal casks + second-fill sherry casks
• ABV: 55.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What do ex-mezcal casks contribute to Scotch whisky?

Ex-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.