Glenmorangie The Original 10 Year Old
The Glenmorangie Company (LVMH) · Glenmorangie Distillery, Tain, Ross-shire
Glenmorangie The Original is a masterclass in the Highland style — delicate, fruity, and approachable without sacrificing depth. Those famously tall stills, the tallest in Scotland, strip away heavier compounds and deliver a spirit of unusual purity.
Nose
Fresh citrus and peach blossom give way to vanilla cream, a whisper of honeyed florals, and hints of ripe orange
Palate
Silky and elegant, with ripe peach, vanilla custard, and a gentle sweetness. A mid-palate wave of floral rosewater adds complexity before the oak gently asserts itself.
Finish
Medium-length, clean and creamy, with lingering orange and vanilla
- Distillation
- Copper pot stills (tallest in Scotland, necks over 5 meters); only the middle cut is retained
- Maturation
- 10 years in first- and second-fill American white oak ex-bourbon casks
- Chill-Filtered
- Non-chill filtered
Cocktail Suggestion
Cocktail — Highland Peach Fizz: Combine 1.5 oz Glenmorangie The Original, 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice, 0.5 oz peach liqueur, and 0.5 oz honey syrup in a shaker with ice. Shake well, strain into a coupe, and top with a splash of soda water.
Food Pairing
Lightly smoked Scottish salmon with a lemon-dill crème fraîche, or vanilla panna cotta with roasted peaches.
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