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    Glenmorangie

    Tain, Highlands, Scotland Est. 1843 LVMH (Moët Hennessy) Official Website

    Region

    Highlands

    Founded

    1843

    Products

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    Avg. Price

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    Heritage

    183+ years of heritage

    Owner

    LVMH (Moët Hennessy)

    ABV Range

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    Awards

    3 recognised

    Signature Profile

    Flavour Profile

    Smoky5%
    Fruity70%
    Floral78%
    Spicy28%
    Sweet72%
    Peaty5%

    Profile based on regional characteristics and distillery style. Individual expressions may vary.

    From Source to Spirit

    Production Process

    🌾Step 1

    Malting

    5–7 days

    Barley is soaked in water, allowed to germinate, then dried in a kiln. Peat may be used for smoky character.

    💧Step 2

    Mashing

    6–8 hours

    The malted barley is ground into grist and mixed with hot water in a mash tun to extract fermentable sugars.

    🧪Step 3

    Fermentation

    48–120 hours

    The sugary wort is transferred to washbacks (wooden or steel) where yeast converts sugars to alcohol.

    🔥Step 4

    Distillation

    6–8 hours × 2

    The wash is distilled twice (or thrice) in copper pot stills. The still shape profoundly influences the spirit's character.

    🪵Step 5

    Maturation

    3–50+ years

    New make spirit enters oak casks — ex-bourbon, sherry, wine or virgin oak — and matures in the warehouse.

    🍾Step 6

    Bottling

    Final stage

    After reaching optimal maturity, the whisky is vatted or bottled as single cask, diluted to strength and packaged.

    The Story of Glenmorangie

    Glenmorangie houses the tallest stills in Scotland, standing at 5.14 metres, which produce an exceptionally smooth and elegant spirit. The distillery pioneered wood finishing techniques in the 1990s, maturing whisky in ex-wine and spirit casks. Its 'Men of Tain' are the 16 skilled craftsmen who oversee production.

    Recognition & Excellence

    Awards & Achievements

    Gold Outstanding2024

    Glenmorangie Flagship Expression

    IWSC

    Bronze2023

    Glenmorangie Reserve

    World Whiskies Awards

    Silver2022

    Glenmorangie Special Edition

    International Spirits Challenge

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    About Glenmorangie Distillery

    Glenmorangie is located in Tain, Highlands, Scotland, established in 1843. Currently owned by LVMH (Moët Hennessy), the distillery is known for producing exceptional spirits that reflect its unique terroir and heritage.

    At The Royal Barrel, we are proud to feature Glenmorangie in our curated directory of the world's finest distilleries. Each distillery in our collection is selected for its commitment to quality, its contribution to the spirits industry, and its unique story of craft and tradition.

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