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About This Whisky
Glenmorangie's 18 Year Old, once labelled Extremely Rare, is a Highland single malt from the Tain distillery.
All of the spirit spends its first 15 years in American oak ex-bourbon casks.
Tasting Profile
- Nose: Orange zest, cinnamon and honey, with stewed fruit and a note of caramel custard.
- Palate: Creamy and tropical: nectarine, acacia honey, peaches and butterscotch, framed by light walnut.
- Finish: Moderately long, with grilled grapefruit, dark sugar and toasted oak.
Serving & Food
Lightly chilled or at room temperature, in a tulip glass. Try it with scallops in brown butter or a mild Brie.
Good to Know
Which casks? 15 years in ex-bourbon, then about 30% spends three years in oloroso.
Is it a good gift? Yes. It's a natural step up from Glenmorangie Original.
Product Details
| Producer | Glenmorangie |
| Country | Scotland |
| Region | Highland |
| Cask | American oak ex-bourbon; about 30% finished for 3 years in Oloroso sherry casks |
| Age | 18 years old |
| ABV | 43% |
| Size | 700mL |
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About the Distillery
William Matheson bought the Morangie farm at Tain in 1843 and turned its brewery into a distillery with two second-hand gin stills. LVMH's Moët Hennessy bought the company in 2004.