Glenmorangie 18 Year Old Extremely Rare Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Glenmorangie · Glenmorangie Distillery
Eighteen years in Glenmorangie's famously tall stills yields a whisky of uncommon grace. The extra-long copper contact strips away heaviness and leaves pure flavor. This is what patience and precise engineering produce when they meet at the right moment.
Nose
Honey and dried apricot open gently, followed by floral rosewater and a wisp of vanilla. A lightly waxy, ethereal quality gives the impression of age without heaviness.
Palate
Silky and medium-bodied. Buttery stone fruit — peach especially — meets malt and a quiet, elegant sweetness. A slow wave of clove spice and toasted almond appears mid-palate, with gentle oak beneath.
Finish
Long and refined, closing with dried fruit, a touch of orange zest, and lingering honey.
- Region
- Highlands
- Cask Type
- Ex-bourbon and Oloroso sherry
- Peat Level (PPM)
- 0
- Distillation
- Copper pot stills (tallest in Scotland)
- Maturation
- 15 years in ex-bourbon American white oak, then 3 years in Oloroso sherry casks
- Chill-Filtered
- Yes
Food Pairing
Seared duck breast with a compote of roasted peaches and thyme. The richness of the duck mirrors the whisky's buttery texture, while stone fruit echoes the peach on the palate.
Glenmorangie's stills — the tallest in Scotland at over five meters — were first installed in 1843 at a converted brewery on the Dornoch Firth, where the still house sits close enough to the sea to taste salt in the air.
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