The Quest For The Ultimate Indulgence

Introducing The Singleton of Glen Ord 40-Year-Old. Crafted to extract maximum flavour through bold and extreme 28-years long secondary maturation with a final, innovative finish in precious solera casks of Zacapa XO and Zacapa Royal rum for a decadent single malt expression.

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ABV: 45.9% | Volume: 70cl

The Singleton of Glen Ord 40-Year-Old

The Epicurean Odyssey Series

£3,300 (including UK Duty & Taxes)

Limited to 1,716 bottles available worldwide.

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The Pinnacle of The Singleton Epicurean Odyssey Series

Inspired by the decadence of this rare single malt and its indulgent layers of flavour reminiscent of dark chocolate and rich plums, neuroscientist Katherine Templar Lewis explored a new concept, ‘Sensorial Maximalism’, where our sensorial consciousness can be heightened through the curation of our external environment.

A Maximalist in Time, Craft and Flavour

Crafted to extract maximum flavour through a bold & extreme secondary maturation with a final, innovative finish in precious solera casks of Zacapa XO and Zacapa Royal rum. This is a luxuriously velvety Single Malt reminiscent of deep dark chocolate & rich, juicy plums. A maximalist in time, craft and flavour.

The Tasting Experience

Intensely rich, fruity and smooth, this decadent Singleton of Glen Ord has an indulgent nature to please all the senses and is a delight to savour at natural strength; with its silky smoothness leading into a deep, dark indulgence and a spicy finish, it delivers a richness of taste to equal any spirit.

I am in a privileged position to be able to use the skills I’ve acquired over my more than forty years at Diageo and apply them to experiment with flavour; something The Singleton gives me the freedom to do.

Maureen Robinson, The Singleton Malt Master

The Epicurean Odyssey Series

In The Epicurean Odyssey Series, our Malt Master Maureen Robinson, set out to push secondary maturation in experimental casks to the extremes, and then layer on further deliberate enhancements to create our most indulgent whiskies ever.

The Singleton 40-Year-Old

A luxuriously, velvety and decadent Single Malt reminiscent of deep dark chocolate & rich, juicy plums. Crafted through a 28 years long secondary maturation with a final, innovative finish in precious solera casks of Zacapa XO and Zacapa Royal rum.

£3,300.00

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The Singleton 39-Year-Old

A rare and indulgent Single Malt Scotch Whisky, finished in rich French Bordeaux wine casks. Rich and succulent blackberries burst onto the palate, while a sumptuous whisper of crumbled muscovado sugar leaves the taste buds tantalised.

£2,536.15

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The Singleton 38-Year-Old

A vibrant, intensely fruity and powerfully smooth Singleton of Glen Ord, from an experimental batch matured in refill casks then double matured for more than twice that time in highly active wood, to yield a perfect harmony of flavours.

£2,416.63

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Sensorial Maximalism Brought to Life

First brought to life at an immersive gallery experience in Shanghai, featuring the works of three international artists named The Rooms of Maximalism, guests journeyed through rooms delivering precise stimulation for the five senses and beyond, to reach this heightened state of ‘Sensorial Maximalism’, before the very first tastings globally of The Singleton 40-Year-Old.

The Guide at Home

Step 1. The Palate Cleanser

It’s time to let go of anything from the world outside. Find yourself somewhere quiet, calm. Close your eyes for a moment so you can focus on your other senses. Feel your feet on the ground as the world outside falls away. And take a deep breath in. And out. Now you are ready to create your perfect serve.

Step 2. The Pour

The shape, touch and weight vessel we drink out of influences our perception of taste.
To bring out the velvety rich sensation of The Singleton 40-Year-Old,
find your smoothest and heaviest glass to serve it in a glass fit for a taste of this age and depth.

Step 3. The Context

Our brains are fed by multi sensory information from all around us. Setting plays a crucial role in our perception of taste. Looking at each sense, you can ensure you are creating the perfect setting to enhance the taste sensation.

Sight
What colours are around you? Depth of colour will add to the feeling of richness and decadence whilst warm colours like red, yellow and orange evoke feelings such as passion and enjoyment whilst also bringing out the sweeter vanilla and fruit. If you want to delve deeper into the world of colour, please explore the bespoke artworks through the button below.

Sound
Compositions that layer sound and melodies will increase dopamine production in the brain increasing the feeling of pleasure as you taste. Finding your favourite track is often the best option to enhance your personal experience. However, we would like to sonically guide you with the bespoke composition playing with the moving artwork, which will bring to life the unique flavour and depth of The Singleton 40-Year-Old.

Touch
What we feel around us can also add to the taste we perceive. Make sure the temperature around you is warm and comforting. Soft fabrics such as velvets increase feeling states of richness and indulgence and can enhance the taste experience. If you are sitting, we suggest somewhere soft, velvety perhaps, the feel of the material under hand all adds to the taste you are about to experience.

Scent
Taste is in part made up from our sense of smell. It is also what leads us to anchor memories so strongly to moments. To bring your sense of smell back to neutral, we suggest that you smell the back of your hand, our own scent is not just familiar but resets our sense of smell, which will be vital to the full experience. Of course if you are wearing perfume, be aware of this, it may alter the taste perception, but in a way that is uniquely yours.

Step 4. The Primer

Our sense of taste is enhanced when we can be fully present, ‘embodied’ - grounded in our bodies. When really connected to our bodies, our five external senses come to the fore.When we slow down and are mindful, we can notice all the complexities and nuances in the taste of The Singleton. It’s time to take another deep breath in. And out. Try doing 3 deep, slow breaths in and out on your own. Close your eyes if you wish to close out any external distractions and step more deeply into your body.

Step 5. The Taste Experience

Finally, we are ready to take our first sip. With the colours, sound, fabric and even the glass we are drinking from all chosen with thought and care, enjoy this sip. Pay attention to the changes and the taste journey, as the deep richness reveals all the nuances of flavour within.Bring your full awareness to the taste, knowing that all your other senses will be contributing to the full experience. What can you taste, what can you feel, what do you think, a true tasting experience goes beyond just the senses.

Terms & Conditions

Delivery of rare and collectable whiskies from Justerini & Brooks is currently available to 29 locations. Delivery of The Singleton 40-Year-Old may be subject to local taxes and duties as they apply to the shipping destination, and this will be at the purchaser’s responsibility.