Glen Ord Whisky Distillery

Address  :MUIR OF ORD

Telephone  :01463 872004

Fax  :01463 872008

Owning Company  :United Distillers

Production Status  :Operational

Established  :1838

Source  : Lochs Nan Eun and Nam Bonnach

Age when bottled  :12 yrs

Strength  :40%

No. of Wash Stills  :3

No. of Spirit Stills  :3

Visitors per annum  :25000

Nose  :A beautifully deep nose, with a tinge of dryness.

Taste  :Good depth with a long-lasting, delicious aftertaste. Very smooth.

Comments  :After-dinner, readily available and winning awards!

Description  :The last survivor of nine distilleries which once operated around Glen Ord, the distillery was licensed in 1838. It was acquired by John Dewar in 1923, and extended from two to six stills in 1966. Glen Ord is owned by United Distillers and Vintners, and licensed to them. The water for the distillery comes from the OWhite Burn' flowing from Loch nan Eun and Loch nam Bonnach, and the 12-Year-Old Malt has a full-bodied, slightly dry flavour. The tour and exhibition show the history of the Black Isle and the main processes of distilling. A free dram is part of the adult admission charge, which also includes a discount voucher redeemable in the distillery shop towards the purchase of a 70cl bottle of malt whisky.

Directions  :Off A832, 15 miles W of Inverness, 3 miles N of Beauly, Muir of Ord, Highland.

Rating  :***

Opening Hours  :Open all year: Mon-Fri 9.30-17.00; Jul & Aug also Sat 9.30-17.00 & Sun 12.30-17.00; closed Christmas and New Year.

URL  :www.glenord.com