Glen Ord Distillery stands in the village of Muir of Ord, north west of Inverness in the Scottish Highlands, and was built in 1838 by local landowner Thomas MacKenzie. The large drum maltings, built alongside the distillery in 1968, make it one of only a few Scotch distilleries with its own malt supply.
The same maltings also supply malt to several of its owner Diageo’s other northern distilleries. Glen Ord is one of the largest distilleries in Diageo's portfolio. It is one of three distilleries behind the Singleton brand, alongside Dufftown and Glendullan, and the first of the three to launch under it, as well as the brand's home. A long fermentation and slow, gentle distillation give Glen Ord a light, smooth spirit with fruity and floral aromas.
We value Glen Ord for its versatility in maturation. Glen Ord is often matured in European oak, helping to develop layers of rich fruit and spice. Equally, ex-bourbon casks allow the distillery's fruity character to shine through, while wine cask finishes can introduce additional berry fruit complexity.
