Glen Ord 16 yo (2009/2026), Signatory Vintage – Cask Strength Collection (#1), 56.4%

Introduction

Glen Ord Distillery is located in the northern part of Scotland, in Muir of Ord near Inverness, and is one of the oldest distilleries in the Highlands, with roots dating back to 1838. The distillery is particularly renowned for its use of locally grown barley and its distinctive pot stills, which produce a rich and fruity whisky with a complex flavour profile – characteristics that have been further enhanced here by 16 years of maturation in a first fill Oloroso Sherry Butt.

Production Method

• Ingredients: Scottish malted barley, traditionally associated with Glen Ord’s own maltings floor and locally sourced raw materials from the Highlands region
• Distillation process: Double distilled in traditional copper pot stills at Glen Ord Distillery; distilled in 2009
• Maturation: 16 years in a first fill Oloroso Sherry Butt, imparting an intense and generous influence of sherry wood sweetness, dried fruits and spices
• Special techniques: Bottled at natural cask strength (56.4%) without dilution and most likely without chill filtration, which is a hallmark of Signatory Vintage’s Cask Strength Collection – preserving the full texture and natural oils from the cask

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Rich and inviting with dark berries, sultanas and currant raisins, softened orange marmalade, vanilla and a gentle oak spice from the generous Oloroso Sherry Butt
• Palate: Full-bodied and warming with dark chocolate, dried figs, plums and cherries, supported by warm baking spices such as cinnamon and cloves, along with a hint of nuts and a subtle tannic structure from the sherry cask
• Finish: Long and warming, with lingering notes of dark fruits, chocolate and subtle oak tannins – the high cask strength ensures a lasting and deeply satisfying conclusion

Serving Suggestions

• Serving temperature: Room temperature, approximately 18–20°C, to bring out the full complexity
• Glass recommendation: A nosing glass or Glencairn glass, which concentrates the aromas and showcases the whisky’s depth to best effect
• Serving ideas: Best enjoyed neat, with perhaps a small drop of cold water to open up the whisky and soften the alcohol, allowing the fruity and spiced nuances to come forward
• Food pairings: Pairs beautifully with dark chocolate (70%+), aged cheddar or comté, walnuts and dates, as well as desserts featuring caramel and dried fruits

Product Specifications

• Alcohol content: 56.4% ABV (cask strength)
• Bottle size: 70 cl
• Country/region of origin: Scotland, Highlands (Muir of Ord, near Inverness)
• Certifications/Awards: Part of Signatory Vintage’s prestigious Cask Strength Collection (#1) – a series consistently recognised by whisky connoisseurs and media alike for its uncompromising character and exceptional quality

Summary

A Unique Tasting Experience

Glen Ord 16 yo from Signatory Vintage represents a rare and unique window into the very best that Glen Ord Distillery can achieve when an exceptional first fill Oloroso Sherry Butt is given a full 16 years to work its magic.

As a single cask bottling, this is an exclusive and non-reproducible whisky – once the bottles from this specific cask are gone, the experience will be lost forever.

Signatory Vintage is one of Scotland’s most respected independent bottlers, with decades of experience in selecting precisely those casks that stand out from the crowd – and this Glen Ord is no exception.

Recognition from Connoisseurs

Signatory Vintage’s Cask Strength Collection enjoys widespread recognition among whisky lovers around the world for its consistently honest and unadulterated approach to cask strength whisky.

In choosing a bottle from this series, you join a community of whisky enthusiasts who value authenticity, craftsmanship and transparency above all else.

Reviewers and collectors repeatedly highlight Signatory Vintage’s ability to discover and present hidden gems from established distilleries – and the Glen Ord 16 yo is a fine example of that legacy.

From Glen Ord and Signatory Vintage to You

Behind this bottle lies more than 16 years of patient work in a dark warehouse in Scotland, where the whisky’s character has been slowly and carefully shaped by the rich interior of the Oloroso Sherry Butt – all that time and dedication is now captured in a single bottle, waiting for you.

With deep respect for the craft and the distillery’s heritage, Signatory Vintage has selected this particular cask because it tells an extraordinary and beautiful story about Glen Ord’s true potential.

Step into the world of Glen Ord and allow yourself to be seduced by this exceptional sherry-matured Highland Single Malt – an experience best savoured in good company.