Part of Diageo's Special Releases for 2024, Spirited Xchange Second Edition, a collection said to be an exploration of the uncharted territories of taste, produced under the guidance of master blender Dr Stuart Morrison. Autumn Walk is a single malt from the Glen Ord distillery in the Highlands, matured for 14 years in first-fill ex-bourbon casks, then part-finished in casks with Pyrenean and Spanish oak ends. Bottled at a natural cask strength of 54.7%. (Bottle size 750ml)
Nose: Orange cream cake filling with vanilla. Beneath this lie a faintly waxy suggestion of flaked almonds and a light ‘green’ note, suggesting sugar snap peas or mange tout.
Palate: A creamy texture, which is quite tooth-coating. A strong hint of Seville orange peel, then peppery spiciness.
Finish: Long, warming, and spicy, with a mouth-cooling aftertaste.
Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 1 reviews.
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"Out of the Diageo Special Releases from this year, this is my favourite! Full bodied and creamy with vanilla and tropical fruit and tart orange. You never (or at least very rarely) even see Glen Ord in SA, so to have one of this high quality available is awesome."
— Obe Y. (5/5)
