Singleton of Glen Ord 18yo (2019 Special Release)

Singleton of Glen Ord 18yo (2019 Special Release)

Official bottling
Single malt - North Highlands
Dark gold
55% ABV
Dram

Nose: Golden syrup, white grapes, peach preserves, lemon zest, hints of candied orange peel. With water, honey, vanilla, golden syrup, lemon juice. 
Mouthfeel: Medium body, warming, astringent, tingly. 
Tasting:  Sweet sour. Green tea, jasmine, white grapes, peach preserves, honey, dark chocolate. With water, more bittersweet, cocoa nibs, golden syrup, white grapes, dulce de leche. 
Finish: Long. Dark chocolate, green tea, lemon zest, peach preserves. 

Comments: 

Cask strength Glen Ord, very elegant, citrusy and floral. There are jammy notes, which dissolve upon adding water into chocolate and golden syrup. There's also something bitter in this, cocoa, or burnt sugar. The whisky is delicate and surprisingly gentle.

Verdict:

I like this a lot.