Highlands whisky distillery launches one-of-a-kind luxury patisserie tasting experience

Daily Record

22-05-2025

The Singleton of Glen Ord has launched a unique whisky and patisserie pairing with top French pâtissier Nicolas Rouzaud.
A Highlands distillery which was crowned the World's Leading Whisky Distillery Tour in 2024 has launched an extraordinary new tasting experience - a one-of-a-kind pairing between luxury single malts and handcrafted patisserie.
The Singleton of Glen Ord Distillery has unveiled an exclusive collaboration with celebrated French Master Pâtissier Nicolas Rouzaud, creating a three-layer dessert designed to match the complex flavours of its finest whiskies.
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Rouzaud, famed for his elegant creations at The Connaught in London, worked closely with the team at the Black Isle-based distillery to design a dessert that unites the richness of Scotch with the refined textures of French pastry. Each layer of the cake has been crafted to complement a specific expression from The Singleton: the 12, 18 and 21-Year-Old whiskies.
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Named The Singleton of Glen Ord Collection x Nicolas Rouzaud, the tasting is now available to book, offering guests a multi-sensory journey through whisky and dessert, a celebration of artistry, flavour and innovation.
Describing the collaboration, Leigh Aitken, Brand Home Manager at The Singleton of Glen Ord, said: 'Working with Nicolas has been amazing. His palate, his passion and his attention to detail have made him the perfect partner for us. There is so much synergy between the considered approach Nicolas takes to his craft as to what our whisky teams do with the creation of our liquids.
'Having Nicolas at the distillery and seeing him work, ask questions and really immerse himself in our whisky and our culture has shone through in the delicious patisserie. With each bite you can taste that he has dedicated himself to this process and reflected The Singleton back in the cake.'
The dessert experience moves through three distinct layers. The top begins with a light caramel mousse infused with orange confit, echoing the citrus brightness and soft sweetness of The Singleton of Glen Ord 12-Year-Old.
At the base, a gingerbread-textured cake made with dried apricot, fig and raisins is coated in cacao nibs and praline, crafted to mirror the rich, spiced character of the 18-Year-Old.
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The final element is a chocolate sculpture of a salmon, The Singleton's iconic emblem, made with roasted barley, hazelnuts and chocolate, inspired by Rouzaud's visit to the distillery and marking the first time he has used barley in one of his creations.
Reflecting on the project, Rouzaud said: 'I was profoundly inspired by the passion and meticulous craftsmanship of The Singleton team. Their dedication to excellence, artistry, precision, innovation and their respect for tradition, resonates deeply with my own approach to pastry. These similarities united us in a shared pursuit for perfection.
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'This experience offers guests a unique whisky pairing that explores textures and flavours, a concept drawn from my childhood habit of eating pain au chocolat, starting with the crunchy crust, then the soft dough, and finally the rich chocolate centre. It's an exploration of the senses and something truly special.'
The distillery, located along the scenic North Coast 500 route, continues to push the boundaries of whisky tourism. Known for its warm hospitality and immersive experiences, Glen Ord is building on a successful year of innovation and guest engagement.
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This summer promises even more for visitors to explore. Alongside the patisserie pairing, the distillery will continue to host its popular Singleton Sessions, live performances from local musicians held on the first Saturday of each month, and serve tasting platters of Highland produce from neighbouring farms.
Guests can also enjoy a dedicated cocktail and non-alcoholic drinks menu, with more exciting collaborations still to be announced.
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Aitken added: 'This is set to be our biggest summer yet at the distillery. We've been embracing the team's creativity, carefully listening to our guests and responding with an array of exciting offerings... we are ensuring there is something for everyone at the distillery.'
For those looking to elevate their experience even further, the distillery is now home to The Singleton Gourmand , a rare collection of three 42-Year-Old Single Malt Scotch Whiskies, also available exclusively on-site.
The Singleton of Glen Ord Distillery invites guests to book this exquisite tasting at TheSingleton.com, promising a rare chance to explore the meeting point of whisky and patisserie in a setting rooted in craftsmanship and Highland tradition.