Glen Ord 12 years old - b. 1990s - 1 Litre

A magnificent, rare, classic 'I Shine Not Burn' edition of the Glen Ord 12yo (40%; 1,000 ml).

The classic Glen Ord 12 Years Old 'I Shine Not Burn' (released in the 1980s and 1990s) has become a legendary bottle among whisky enthusiasts and collectors. This is due to a combination of changed production methods, scarcity, and historical significance.

This vintage 'I Shine Not Burn' edition possesses the true, robust, classic Highland character:
- rich sherry maturation: this vintage version was matured entirely in heavy sherry oak casks, resulting in deep notes of dried fruit and Christmas cake;
- oily and waxy: the texture was significantly thicker, richer, and 'waxier' on the palate than modern releases;
- subtle peat and salt: it features a very slight briny and peat-smoke edge—qualities that have all but vanished in modern bottlings.

Extremely scarce in Europe: when Diageo incorporated the distillery into 'The Singleton' range, it was decided to reserve Glen Ord spirit almost exclusively for the Asian market. As the 'I Shine Not Burn' edition was discontinued long ago, very few bottles remain in circulation in Europe; they are now found almost exclusively through specialized vintage websites and whisky auctions.

The Glen Ord distillery was founded in 1838 on land in Muir of Ord (Scottish Highlands), where Clan MacKenzie had already settled in 1598. The founder, Thomas MacKenzie, authorized its construction.

The phrase "I Shine Not Burn" on the Glen Ord 12yo bottle is the historic motto of the influential Clan MacKenzie. "I Shine Not Burn" symbolizes the traits embodied by both the clan and the whisky: determination, consistency, integrity, and a powerful yet controlled character.