The Singleton Glen Ord 17 Year Into the Blue Special Release 2025 Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 750ml

The Singleton Glen Ord 17 Year "Into the Blue" is part of the highly anticipated Diageo Special Releases 2025 collection, one of eight limited edition single malts and grain whiskies unveiled in the autumn 2025 reveal and widely regarded as one of the most adventurously cask layered Singleton releases ever bottled. Distilled at the historic Glen Ord Distillery in Muir of Ord, Black Isle, established in 1838 and one of the few Highland distilleries still producing single malt as well as malt for blending, this expression takes mature 17 year old Singleton spirit and finishes it in a striking and unexpected combination of two cask types: vibrant Mexican ex Mezcal casks (sourced from Oaxaca and contributing roasted agave, subtle smoke, savory minerality, and warm green chili character) and second fill Spanish ex Sherry casks (delivering dried fruit sweetness, oak spice, and richness). The resulting marriage is bottled at natural cask strength of 55.5% ABV, with no added color and no chill filtration, preserving the full unfiltered character of both finishing influences. Themed "Into the Blue" with striking azure presentation packaging inspired by Highland waters and ocean depth, this is a genuinely innovative cross category release that brings Mexican mezcal cask influence into one of Diageo's most loved Highland single malt brands for the first time. Strictly limited and packaged in the collectible "Into the Blue" presentation tube.

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Tasting Notes

Color: Medium gold with fine beading around the rim of the glass.

Nose: Bright golden cereal, flapjack with golden syrup, biscuity digestive notes, rounded vanilla, dusty oak, wood spice, honeyed pear, baked apple, golden raisin, subtle vegetal mezcal notes, citrus zest, and gentle agave warmth.

Palate: Medium mouthfeel, silky and rounded, with oats and golden syrup, red apple, orange peel, warm stem ginger in syrup, rich fruitcake, honeyed apricot, spiced marmalade, roasted almond, nutmeg, vanilla pod, white pepper, roasted agave, soft brine, and subtle mezcal earthiness.

Finish: Long and harmonious, with lingering dried fruit, oak spice, a whisper of mezcal smoke, soft brine, and a gentle warming spice trail.

FAQ

What are the Diageo Special Releases? The Diageo Special Releases are an annual collection of limited edition single malts and grain whiskies unveiled each autumn from across the Diageo distillery portfolio. The 2025 lineup features eight whiskies, with this Singleton Glen Ord 17 "Into the Blue" representing one of the most adventurous cask combinations in the series. Each release is a discrete vintage, never repeated in exactly the same form.

Why mezcal casks? Diageo and the Singleton blending team chose Mexican ex Mezcal casks (which previously held Oaxacan agave spirit) for the bold cross category cask influence they bring: roasted agave, subtle smoke, savory mineral character, and warm green chili spice. These notes are unusual in mature Highland single malt and create a genuinely novel flavor experience when combined with second fill Spanish ex Sherry casks. Mezcal casks have been used very sparingly in Scotch whisky finishing to date, making this release especially noteworthy.

What does "Into the Blue" represent? The "Into the Blue" theme refers to diving into new depths of rich fruit and spicy aromas, with the striking azure presentation tube inspired by Highland coastal waters and ocean depths. The visual theme positions this release as an exploration into unexpected new territory for the Singleton brand.

How rare is this release? Strictly limited annual release. The Diageo Special Releases 2025 collection was unveiled in autumn 2025 with global allocation across markets, and each vintage closes once initial production sells through. Bottles in the original collectible "Into the Blue" presentation tube are particularly desirable and should be preserved sealed for full collector value.

Where can I buy The Singleton Glen Ord 17 Year Special Release 2025 online? Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.