Glen Ord 30 Tasting Notes and Ratings.

Glen Ord 30

Added on Monday, Sep 21, 2009 at 07:28 PM

Bottler:

Age:	30 yrs	Type:	Scotch
Vintage:	N/A	Subtype:	Single Malt
ABV:	58.70 %	Region:	Highland
Price:	$250	Availability:	Specialty Stores

Member Ratings and Notes

Chris

N: Candy corn and light oak.
P: Bubble gum like sweetness, powdery mouth feel. Tastes pink.
F: The Bubblicious action continues, finishes dry and clean.
Suprisingly light and fresh for a 30 year.

Dave

This had the worst seat of the night going first....little to compare it to. I know others I respect have rated this very high...but I tasted it blind and again after I knew what it was and I am comfortable with my score. The nose is sharp and creamy with green apples and spices from the wood. Clearly older. Palate is hot with sweet fruits and a bit grassy in the background/finish. The finish is long with smooth sweets and that grassy tang. Maybe the grass is what made me think this just didn't hit the A category. Although it was as close to a B+ as I can get it while still giving it a B.

Andy

Nose: Blueberry jolly rancher

The palate reminds me of Spring Local Barley - rich, sweet and tart though not too complex. B/B+

Adam

Nose of light caramel, apples, indoor swimming pool, and oak. Palate is yummy. Caramel apples (as indicated by the nose) in a cask-strength rush of tastyness. Yet the flavor itself isn't majorly intense -- meaning that while the flavors that are here definitely hit you strongly, those same flavors aren't very deep or strong in and of themselves. Oak spice. Finish is long, with the spice becoming a bit more prominent, reminding me of red pepper flakes and cayenne. This takes water extremely well, opening up bigger fruit flavors and taming the heat, while losing nothing. In fact, I insist that you try this with a splash of water -- for me, the effect is pronounced enough to elevate my entire rating from a B+ to an A-. Nothing remarkable or different in particular about this -- except that it tastes really good!

N: very light honey and oak
T: very sweet, floral, honey and caramel
F: mid-length to long finish, sweet with a hint of spice
O: good but nothing particularly outstanding. High B.

Mike

Nose is fruity, candy, cherry, and a light glue aroma. Palate is creme brulee on angel food cake. Finish is a little dirty. OK before dinner. Not amazing, but a nice lighter whisky.

Fuji

Good cask selection. You get all the bourbon influence goodness of preserved tropical fruit. Mango and pineapple.

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