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 on the nose and palate at first, before the port leaves a lingering tart berry influence. Not your average fruit bomb port finish. Assertive, with a persistent, genteel fire. The kind of 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.