Founded in 1843 in the Royal Burgh of Tain, in the far north of Scotland, Glenmorangie is Scotland's Favourite Single Malt Scotch Whisky. The distillery is famous for its distinctive tall stills - the tallest in Scotland - which play an important role in the development of the complex and fruity house style. We are also recognised as the pioneer of extra-maturation in the 1980s and for innovative work in the field of cask management since the early 1990s. Proudly claiming our whiskies are "Unnecessarily Well Made", producing a range of aged and extra-matured expressions alongside the signature Glenmorangie Original and the groundbreaking Glenmorangie Signet.
The 18 Years Old is a single malt Scotch whisky of distinction. Once this whisky has spent fifteen years maturing in American white oak casks a proportion is transferred into Spanish Oloroso casks to spend a further three years maturing. Then, when both elements have reached 18 years, we 'marry' them back together to create a whisky with a rich bouquet and full, rounded flavour.
Tasting Notes:
Sight: Honeyed gold
Nose: Rich, rounded and sweet with dried fruits and a complex floral fragrance.
Palate: The taste is balanced between honey, malt and flowery scents. Dates and figs emerge in the background with a hint of wood smoke.
Awards:
- San Francisco Spirits Award 2015 Silver Trophy
- International Wine and Spirits Competition 2013: Gold
- International Spirits Challenge 2013: Silver
- San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2013: Gold
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