Glenmorangie 15 years Single Estate The Cadboll Estate

Just a short drive from the distillery itself, Glenmorangie’s 440-acre Cadboll Estate produces just enough of their own unique strain of barley for no more than two weeks production per year. A lot of time and care goes into making sure the exceptionally precious barley is exactly what Dr Bill Lumsden’s after. He specifies the varieties and fields they’ll be planted in, and upon harvest makes sure the barley’s dried and malted just as he chooses.

Tasting note

Nose

A full and fruity aroma with orange and honeyed apricots. Creamy vanilla candy, toasted almonds, and a hint of coconut and sugared almonds.

Taste

A rich, smooth silky texture, followed by bursts of poached pear in syrup, apricot, and zesty lemon. Ginger and cinnamon spices sizzle before being tempered by a cooling freshness.

Finish

Long and lingering, with layers of orange oil, toasty oak, and eucalyptus.

Glenmorangie Distillery

Glenmorangie Distillery is located in Tain, Ross-shire, on the east coast of the Scottish Highlands. Founded in 1843 by William Matheson, Glenmorangie has a long and rich history in whisky production. The distillery is located near the Dornoch Firth, which provides a unique source of pure water, essential to the production process.

A specific feature of Glenmorangie is the use of the tallest copper pot stills in Scotland, which are over five metres high. These stills produce an exceptionally pure and delicate spirit. Glenmorangie is known for its innovative approach to barrel maturation, using a wide range of cask types including ex-bourbon, sherry and wine casks. This results in complex and rich flavour profiles.

Glenmorangie whiskies are loved for their smooth and fruity character, with notes of vanilla, honey, and citrus. The distillery remains a pioneer in the whisky world, with a strong focus on quality and craftsmanship, keeping Glenmorangie one of the most respected names in the world of single malt whisky.