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Glenmorangie Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Glenmorangie Distillery
Tain Ross-shire IV19 1PZ Scotland
Tel: +44 (0) 1862 892 477 / Fax: +44 (0) 1862 894 371
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Since 1843, Glenmorangie distillery has been producing its famous malt here on the shores of the Dornoch Firth. Though the complex of buildings has seen many changes over the years, Glenmorangie is still handcrafted to this day by the Sixteen Men of Tain using tried and tested methods that have been passed down from generation to generation.

The earliest documented reference to distillation on this site was in 1703, in the 'Tain and Balnagown Documents', and in the 1730s a brewery was established on the site. Tain's first legal distillery was established by David Sutherland in the early 1820s on a site at the west end of the town. On the 23rd June, 1826, the Inverness Journal advertised his property for sale, describing it as 'small but commodious'. Unfortunately for Sutherland, he failed to find a buyer, and although he was re-licensed for 1827, it appears he went out of business soon after.

The Glenmorangie Distillery was licensed in 1843, and rather than buy brand new stills, the Distillery manager found second-hand swan necked stills that had been used in a gin distillery. These, he decided, would do just fine. This is why our stills have narrow, arching swan necks individually hand beaten into shape by skilled coppersmiths. They are exactly 5.14 metres tall (or for traditionalists, 16 feet 10¼ inches): the tallest stills in Scotland.

The year 1887 saw the final establishment of the Distillery as a limited company by the Maitland brothers, who ran the architects' practice in Tain. Their partner was Duncan Cameron, the manager of the Commercial Bank. Soon, Glenmorangie was exported all over the world; mainly to expatriate Ross-shire folk in the Colonies, but also to fine hotels and businesses in Europe and the United States. One prestigious customer was the Savoy Hotel in London!

In 1915, the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders were billeted at the Distillery, with the maltbarns converted into makeshift barracks for the duration of the summer. This arrangement continued each summer for the remainder of the Great War. The barns were ideal for barracks, having plenty of free floor space and, of course, the Tarlogie Springs providing an ample supply of water.

Before the Great War ended Glenmorangie had passed out of local ownership, and was bought over by its largest single customer, the Leith based company Macdonald and Muir.

By the beginning of the 1920s, the rigours of wartime production had passed and the Distillery was running again with its full complement of Sixteen Men.

Securing a water supply had always been a problem at the Distillery: the Tarlogie Springs belonged to the local Laird, who leased the right to draw water from the springs to the Distillery company. However, the land surrounding the spring could be used by the Laird for any purpose - a situation which could have jeopardised the quality or quantity of the water. In the 1980s, there was a threat of building development near the springs, so Macdonald and Muir made sure that the water would be safe by buying 650 acres of the land surrounding the Tarlogie Springs.

In the 1990s additional stills were added to the still house to keep up with worldwide demand for Glenmorangie Single Malt. Then, in 2002, we introduced two more fermentation vessels (washbacks) as demand continued to increase.

Although we make more malt whisky than we used to, the Distillery continues to maintain the tradition of only employing Sixteen Men, who work around the clock, all year round, only stopping each year for Christmas and essential maintenance. By only ever employing Sixteen Men we ensure that our distillery remains one of the most traditional in the Highlands.

Glenmorangie Single Highland Malt Whisky is famous for its complexity and few whiskies can boast such a range of subtle notes and flavours.

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GLENMORANGIE
21 YEAR OLD ELEGANCE
GLENMORANGIE 10 YEAR OLD
SINGLE MALT SCOTCH
GLENMORANGIE 12 YEAR OLD
PORT WOOD FINISH SCOTCH
Glenmorangie Elegance 21 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Glenmorangie 10 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Glenmorangie 12 Year Old Port Wood Finish
Glenmorangie Elegance is a 21-Year Old malt whiskey, one of the oldest malts to be released from the Glenmorangie Distillery. It has a complex mixture of smoke, sandalwood and mulled wine underlined with traces of oranges, nuts, and marzipan. Available only in this package, the unique decanter is hand-blown by Scotland's leading glassmakers, Caithness Glass in Wick, to replicate Glenmorangie's famous swan-necked pot stills at its distillery.
It has been called ‘the perfect ten’ and most Glenmorangie drinkers will readily drink to that! After 10 years in ex-Bourbon casks, the Glenmorangie spirit has had enough time to mature and mellow into a beautifully balanced yet marvellously complex malt whisky.

ABV 40.0% Volume 70cl

Colour: Pale golden brown.

Aroma: Light and delicate, floral with traces of citrus and vanilla, with a light smokiness, too.

Taste: Beautifully balanced, with honeyed nuts coming through.

Aftertaste: Clean and salving, short.

This whisky has been matured in American white oak casks before being ‘finished’ in a specially selected port pipe. With its deep, rich texture and long aftertaste, it’s perfect for topping off a good meal.

ABV 43.0% Volume 70cl

Colour: Antique golden copper, with a rosy hue.

Aroma: Butterscotch and dark chocolate predominate, but fresh minty notes and a dry aroma are also present.

Taste: A smooth rich velvet texture, with hints of chocolate.

Aftertaste: A long aftertaste, with a fresh minty finish.

GLENMORANGIE
MADEIRA WOOD FINISH
GLENMORANGIE 18 YEAR OLD
SINGLE MALT SCOTCH
GLENMORANGIE 12 YEAR OLD
SHERRY WOOD FINISH SCOTCH
Glenmorangie Madeira Wood Finish Scotch Whisky
Glenmorangie 18 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Glenmorangie 12 Year Old Sherry Wood Finish Scotch Whisky
Once again malt that has matured in ex-bourbon casks is then transferred for finishing – this time to large Madeira drums. This gives it an exceptional flavour, a glorious colour, and makes it an immense pleasure to drink!

ABV 43.0% Volume 70cl


Colour: Bright amber.

Aroma: This is a complex aroma – fresh, but slightly linty; sweet, but with a burnt tangy trace – literally “madeirised”; a trace of wood shavings. After a while in an open glass, deeper fruit and spice notes emerge, like Christmas cake.

Taste: The flavour is “cool” to the palate, but spicy on the tongue; fresh and citrus; sweet as it passes.

Aftertaste: Firm and dry.
Colour: An attractive deep gold colour, warm and enticing. Distinctive from the Ten Year Old, but without the heavy darkness of some extra aged malts.

Aroma: The bouquet is very full, round and perfumed with nutty, caramel and vanilla overtones.

Taste: Exceptionally smooth, 'silky' and round. Fine, fully flavoured and subtle.

Aftertaste: With a long, consistent aftertaste, it is delivered with great intensity and depth.

Comments:
The changes that take place during the extra eight years of maturation are profound. A superb after dinner dram.
A fine, elegant whisky which is a real delight to drink at any time. Finished in Sherry butts after an initial maturation in ex-bourbon casks, this whisky really engages the palate with a wonderful complexity of notes and flavours.

ABV 43.0% Volume 70cl


Colour: Light golden brown.

Aroma: Initially notes of sweet sherry wine dominate, but on adding a splash of water the citrus fruits and nuttiness develop, with hints of vanilla and caramel.

Taste: A creamy, full bodied sweet flavour turning to a light dry finish.

Aftertaste: Warm and long lasting, engaging the whole palate.

Glenmorangie Whisky Distillery
Glenmorangie Distillery - Photo Courtesy of Glenmorangie
The Glenmorangie Distillery


Each year, we're lucky to welcome visitors from all over the world who come to discover how their favourite malt whisky is made and meet the people who share their passion for Glenmorangie and live and breathe it every working day.

VISIT THE GLEN OF TRANQUILLITY

If you'd like to take a look around the Glenmorangie Distillery, why not come and visit us here in Tain?

Open All Year
Monday to Friday 09.00 - 17.00
June - August: Saturdays 10.00 - 16.00
Sundays: 12.00 - 16.00

Tour Frequency
10.30 - 15.30 Monday to Friday
10.30 - 14.30 on Saturdays
12.30 - 14.30 on Sundays.
Maximum 15 per group.

Please note that the Distillery will be closed during the Christmas holiday period and tours may be restricted during the Silent Season.

Admission
There is a £2.50 admission charge - which is redeemable against any purchase of £16 or more from the shop.

Groups
Groups are welcome to a guided tour of the Distillery.

Reservations
Pre-booking is advisable.

Location
The Glenmorangie Distillery is about 1 hour (36 miles) north of Inverness . Once you reach Tain, don't turn off into the town but keep on the A9 for about half a mile north of Tain where you'll see the Distillery signposted to your right.

Contact Us
If there's anything that you'd like to ask us about (or you just want to tell us how good Glenmorangie is!) feel free to contact us at any time. Here are all the details you'll need.

The Glenmorangie Distillery Visitor Centre & Shop
Glenmorangie Distillery
Tain Ross-shire
IV19 1PZ Scotland
Tel: +44 (0) 1862 892 477
Fax: +44 (0) 1862 894 371

Email: Glenmorangie Distillery

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Joanne Bergstrom, Editor
Posted 15 days ago
I had the opportunity of attending an excellent Glenmorangie Scotch dinner last week. The Quinta Ruban and Nectar D'or were my favorites. The Quinta Ruban is smooth, warming, lots of body, port. Great combination of spice & sweet. Nose - brown sugar. The Nectar D'or - Nose is sweet raisins. Smooth, syrupy, fruit, spice. Stellar. The Lasanta is also an excellent choice with rich sherry notes, spice, sweetness, vanilla. The 18 yo is yet another wonderful Scotch - very smooth, sweet, nutty and syrupy. The best part of the evening was a private tasting of Glenmorangie Signet - malty chocolate and superb.
Rob Grant
Posted 122 days ago
Dear Sirs, I am saddened by the loss of my beloved Glenmorangie Port Wood Finish your exquisite 12 year old Highland Malt whisky. I have before me as I type this my last bottle of the lost elixir and its new version Quinta Ruban. If I am alone in my feelings ignore me, but I feel that the replacement is a pale shadow of Glenmorangie's former offering. Please reconsider, at $55 USD Port Wood was a steal I would have gladly paid more for it. The taste of Quinta Ruban is fair at best, I prefer the cheaply priced, overly packaged Dimple Pinch. I beg you to reconsider, if not the promotion of the scotch then at least the formulation go back to the orignial and we will flock back to the nectar you once provided.
Angus
Posted 169 days ago
Dear Sirs,
as Chieftain of the Queensland Malt Whisky Society, North Brisbane Sept, and who visited your distillery in 2000,
when the premium whisky to my taste was Cellar 13.
The current trend of flavoured whiskies, does not do justice to the foresight, and history of the sixteen men of Tain
where there was pride and skill in the distiller, where age and conditions, such as the Cellar 13, created masterpiece
whiskies.
We are tasting Glenmorangie in May, through a local agent, but they are not aware of the first Firth benifits that cellar 13
gives, or that there is a whisky called Cellar 13.
Do trust that the standards that gained the high level of sales in UK and here in Australia, will be maintained, and thank
you for a wonderful Malt, but lets taste and buy your best.
Angus Mac Dougall
Ray
Posted 177 days ago
The 12 yr old sherry wood is one of my favorite. A great flavor with almost an almond taste but don't add too much water.
Joanne Bergstrom, Editor
Posted 178 days ago
Glenmorangie 10 year is an excellent, light Scotch. Not too sweet, floral notes.