2002 The Singleton of Glen Ord (Special Release 2018) 14 Year Old Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml)

It's reckoned this is the first single malt to be matured in five different casks. It started out in European oak ex-sherry and refill American oak ex-bourbon before being moved to ex-Pedro Ximénez and Moscatel casks, then was finally married together in European oak puncheons. They call it ‘triple matured in a five cask process’. This much oak is what it takes to make a flavoursome Glen Ord: Soft, luscious and fruity with a waxy texture, and a long spicy finish. Despite all of the wood thrown at it, we found this to be very generous, fruity and one of the surprises at the Diageo launch tasting.

Other reviews.... The nose is soft and sweet, presenting malt, ginger, milk chocolate, and vanilla. Orchard fruits surface in time. Supple in the mouth, with toffee, ripe peaches, gingerbread, and old leather. Dark berries, char, and black pepper in the finish.
88 points whiskyadvocate.com, reviewed by: Gavin Smith (Winter 2018)