Glen Ord was founded by Thomas Mackenzie in 1838. The distillery is on the Black Isle, near the Highland town Muir of Ord, and was originally named Glen Oran. It changed to Glen Ord in 1923 and has a long history of supplying whisky for blending. It sits under Diageo ownership and has been owned by Diageo’s predecessors for much of its history. Glen Ord has become particularly important in the Asian market as a single malt. It is one of three Diageo distilleries that form The Singleton range (Dufftown and Glendullan in Speyside are the others). The Singleton is one of the best-selling single malt ranges in the world. The site is also home to Glen Ord Maltings, which supplies many Diageo distilleries with malted barley.
Glen Ord
The Highlands
Established 1838
The spiritual north Highland home of The Singleton, one of the best selling Scotch single malt ranges.
Spirit Character
Mix green apple and toffee with distinct nutty and wood spice characteristics and you have Glen Ord.
Taste profile
Almonds
Sandalwood
Toffee
Facts & Figures
RegionThe Highlands
Established1838
OwnerDiageo
Number of Stills7 wash, 7 spirit
Annual Capacity11,900,000 litres of alcohol
Distillery Directory
Producers across Scotland’s whisky regions
Scotland’s whisky regions are home to a diverse range of distilleries, each shaped by its own history, production methods and location. While regional classifications provide a useful framework, the character of Scotch whisky ultimately reflects the individual producers that operate within these regions.
The directory below provides an overview of distilleries across Scotland, together with their regional location within the Scotch whisky landscape.
Aberfeldy
Aberlour
Allt a Bhainne
Ardbeg
Ardmore
Auchentoshan
Auchroisk
Aultmore
Balblair
Balmenach
Ben Nevis
Benriach
Benrinnes
Bladnoch
Blair Athol
Bowmore
Braeval
Bruichladdich
Bunnahabhain
Caol Ila
Clynelish
Craigellachie
Dailuaine
Dalmore
Deanston
Fettercairn
Glenburgie
Glen Elgin
Glenfarclas
Glen Garioch
Glenglassaugh
Glen Grant
Glen Keith
Glenkinchie
Glenlivet
Glenlossie
Glenmorangie
Glen Moray
Glen Ord
Glenrothes
Glen Spey
Glentauchers
Inchgower
Invergordon
Jura
Knockdhu
Laphroaig
Ledaig
Linkwood
Littlemill
Loch Lomond
Macallan
Macduff
Mannochmore
Miltonduff
Mortlach
North British
Port Dundas
Port Ellen
Royal Brackla
Speyburn
Springbank
Strathisla
Strathmill
Tamdhu
Tamnavulin
Teaninich
Tobermory
Tomatin
Tomintoul
Tullibardine
The distilleries above represent a selection of producers whose spirit contributes to the diversity of Scotch whisky.
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