2009 A.D. Rattray Cask Collection Glen Ord 16 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

Finished for 18 months in a port cask from the distinguished Santa Eufémia winery. Not known for been particularly robust, this Glen Ord breaks the mould. Fruity and malty at first, before the port enters leaving a lingering tart berry influence. Not exactly your expected fruity port finishing though; rather assertive, with a persistent, genteel fire. The kind of bracing dram you'd welcome in a hip flask mid-winter. 240 bottles at 52.1% Alc./Vol. Non chill filtered. Tasted from a 30ml sample.

Notes from the bottlers... Colour: Rich amber. Nose: Fresh oak, red cherry and toasted almonds. Palate: Bold currants, juicy berries and warm candlewick spice. Finish: Tannic grip eases to a mellow trail of dried berry and cedar. Flavour Summary: Cereal and dried fruit.