Glenmorangie - 'Signet' Scotch Whisky

Glenmorangie - 'Signet' Scotch Whisky

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Glenmorangie Signet is itself named for the most recognizable symbol associated with the entire Glenmorangie range. The ornate square design (signet) adorning most bottles released by Glenmorangie originates from around the year 800 CE with the original carving of the Hilton of Cadboll Stone. Today’s Signet is a single malt which features no age statement, though the producers do state it is a blend of their oldest whisky, dating it back to “…over 30 years ago…” when it was far more common for distillers to malt their own barley in house. The use of roasted “chocolate” barley is an innovation for which this release in particular is noted, and it truly comes through in the final product. The whisky is aged in American white oak casks and bottled ay 46% alcohol by volume.

The Signet is a fantastic departure from the usually light and delicate spirit, and hails from a time when the maltings were still operational at the distillery. Aromas of decadent treacle plum pudding and candied orange peel with an underlying hint of espresso.The heavily roasted 'chocolate' malt gives the Signet a rich chocolate / mocha flavour on the palate, complimented by more of that syrupy plummy , dark fruit flavours and warming spices.

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Glenmorangie

In 1843, William Matheson founded the Glenmorangie Distillery in the Scottish Highlands. Inspired by the Distillery’s peaceful surroundings on the banks of the Dornoch Firth, he brought forth a pioneering single malt whisky wonderfully complex and exceptionally smooth. Ever since, we have pursued our craft with uncompromising dedication – endlessly creative in our quest for perfection. To this day, we honour the Distillery’s provenance in our award-winning single malt. Its pure, smooth spirit is distilled in Scotland’s tallest stills, matured in the finest casks and perfected by The Men of Tain. And, in the hands of these select craftsmen, the guardians of our spirit, Glenmorangie will surely delight malt whisky lovers for generations to come.