Sunlit gold in colour. The gentle aroma of lemon blossom melds with warm, clear honey.  A waft of soft pine resin, released by the heat of the sun, carries the tang of sea-salt beyond. The aromatic complexity of cinnamon and aniseed are a reminder of the influence of Africa, almost visible on the horizon, just across the sea. 

The sweetness and warmth of honey drizzled over the tongue, with the crispy-creamy texture and flavour of crème brulee feels light and almost foam-like on the tongue. A fresh, fruity burst of pineapple is softened by apricots and poached pears smothered in crème anglaise.  The richness of buttery fudge emerges, with the dense, oily flavour of hazelnuts.  Spices warm the tongue – cinnamon and nutmeg – balanced by the lemony sweetness of a crisp nectarine.  Then, like an intake of fresh mountain air, the palate is cooled by fresh mint.  

The finish has a lingering honeyed sweetness, with the impression of sugar-sprinkled almond biscuits, creamy coconut ice and the faintest trace of aniseed.

ABV: 57.1% non chill-filtered

Background Information:

In 1843 William Matheson granted a licence to distil and the Glenmorangie Distillery Company was established. Beautifully seductive and deliciously captivating, Glenmorangie single malt Scotch whisky is an irresistible feast of taste, texture and aroma.

At the core of the distillery is a small group of men, with immense skill and enviable knowledge; The Sixteen Men of Tain still follow the mystical art of turning barley and mineral-rich, Tarlogie spring water into the famously complex and elegant whisky.