Glenmorangie (Гленморанжи)

Whiskey Glenmorangie is rightly called Scotch for the Scots. This is indeed the most beloved whiskey in Scotland, the share of which among all malt drinks in the world is 6%. Of the 10 million liters produced annually, 6,5 million are sold directly in the UK.

Glenmorangie is characterized by a soft delicate taste and a rich palette of aromas. It is said that the chief “sniffer” of the perfume monster Givenchy, after analyzing the aromas of Glenmorangie whiskey, counted 26 original smells.

Trademark Symbols:

• Login. Glenmorangie – from the Celtic Gleann Mòr na Sìth, “calm of the big meadow”, but the right to be called Whiskey from the Valley of Tranquility was not easy for the company. For more than 10 years there have been litigations with the Advertising Standards Commission, which prohibited the use of an advertising slogan that allegedly distorts the English language. But they still managed to defend the catchphrase, which had become popular, and in 2003 Tranquility returned to the Valley.
• A rock. At the very beginning of our era, in the north-east of present-day Scotland, where the Glenmorangie distilleries are today, the Picts lived – “painted”, as the Romans would later call them for their skin painted with ink and multi-colored pigments. The Picts created an amazing monument of European sculpture – they carved the history of their people on stone. The Hilton of Cadboll is kept in the National Museum of Scotland, and its exact copy, commissioned by Glenmorangie, is installed at the entrance to the distillery and has become the emblem of the company.
• Water. The third symbol of the brand is the source of Tarlogie Springs, which is called the treasure of Glenmorangie. Filtered through layers of limestone and sandstone, the water is saturated with minerals, which gives the drink an unusual taste. The Scots consider the source sacred, and the Glenmorangie company – an invaluable raw material for the production of adhesive tape.

history of the company

In the 1840th century, on the site where today the Glenmorangie distillery is located, there was a brewery surrounded by barley fields. History has not preserved the names of the builders and the first owners. It is only known that the last brewer was David Ross, who sold the brewery in XNUMX to a wealthy distillery worker in the north of Scotland, William Mathewson.

Mathewson reconstructed the distillery for three years, and in 1843 he was ready to start whiskey production, but obtaining a license took another 3 years, and by that time the owner’s enthusiasm had faded somewhat. Over the next 40 years of owning the plant, Mathewson failed to achieve much success in the production of an amber drink. His unconditional merit is the registration of the Glenmorangie trademark, which he produced in the year of his death – 1887.

The distillery was inherited by Mathewson’s daughter, and the reins of power were in the hands of her ambitious husband, who successfully managed the company for 10 years. During this time, the shops were completely rebuilt and re-equipped, new copper stills were installed, and Glenmorangie whiskey began to be exported to Europe.

At the end of the XNUMXth century, the owner of the distillery changed again, then the second, the third … Hard times came. Whiskey was still in demand – the drink was expected in Europe and America, but a crisis began with a shortage of raw materials and labor, which affected production. Throughout the history of Glenmorangie, production has been stopped three times:

• in the lean year of 1914, when there was not enough barley even for food;
• in 1920, after the introduction of “Prohibition” in the United States and Glenmorangie lost almost 50% of consumers;
• At the beginning of World War II, the distillery was closed; work was resumed only in 1944.

It can be said that in 1945, despite the fact that, by a lucky chance, the plant was not damaged by the bombing, everything had to be started all over again: to restore, equip, select personnel, establish new contacts. It took two decades. By the end of the 60s, the Glenmorangie distillery reached the level of 3000 gallons (English gallon ≈ 4,5 liters) per week, this was the limit of technical possibilities.

In the 80s, the number of stills was doubled, in the 90s it was doubled… The originally used Spanish sherry casks were replaced with American bourbon casks, they began to apply innovative technologies, experiment with aging in port and Madeira containers, — the process does not stop today. Maybe that’s why Glenmorangie’s fan base continues to grow.

Scotch Glenmorangie drink with pleasure in Europe, America and Australia – pure, with water or tonic. True, connoisseurs say that Glenmorangie is too good to be diluted.

Features of production technology

Glenmorangie Chief Technology Officer Dr. Bill Lumsden is a three-time Industry Leader of the Year winner and has been in charge of manufacturing for 30 years. All innovations are introduced with perfection in mind. Lumsden lists 3 characteristics of Glenmorangie that make whiskey production unique.

• The highest distillation apparatus in Scotland is 5,14 meters. At the top of the distillation cube, light and clean vapors are collected, thanks to which the drink turns out so soft and pleasant.
• The aging barrels are only used twice. During the maturation of the drink, the maximum is extracted for a velvety taste and beautiful color.
• Glenmorangie is a pioneer in the field of extra-aging. Here, for the first time in the world, the practice of maturing whiskey in two types of barrels began to be applied – first in oak from bourbon, then in wine.

The meaning of the inscriptions on the label

Highlands. Highland is a highland region of Northern Scotland where the Glenmorangie distillery is located.

Single Malt. Single malt whiskey sign.

Scotch Whiskey. The right to be called scotch has only aged at least three years of whiskey produced in Scotland.

The original. We are talking about the unique recipe of Glenmorangie, the secrets of which are carefully guarded.

Signet. Brand symbol, emblem with ornaments carved on Cadboll Stone.

Ross-Shire. The name of the county of which the Glenmorangie distillery is part.

1843. Glenmorangie distillery founded.

Perfected by the Sixteen Men Of Tain. The number of employees at the distillery does not change – there are 16 of them. 16 of the best masters of Scotland, who own the secrets of Glenmorangie production and pass on experience from generation to generation.

10 (15, 20, 25) Years Old. whiskey aging period.

Types of whiskey Glenmorangie

• Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban. The dark, rich color is due to the extra barrel aging of the Ruby port wine, which is produced in the Quinta wine estate in Portugal. Scotch with chocolate and orange flavor has a long velvety aftertaste with hints of chocolate and almonds. The predominant flavors are chocolate and nutmeg.
• Glenmorangie Lasanta. The drink has a deep cognac color, soft creamy taste with hints of raisins and caramel and a long chocolate-nut aftertaste. The predominant aroma is honey and caramel.
• Glenmorangie The Original. Classic Glenmorangie Scotch with mild vanilla, orange and peach flavors, a velvety peach aftertaste and a light floral aroma.
• Glenmorangie Nectar D’Or. Or in French – “gold”, and this word in the name of the whiskey characterizes the color – warm and golden. Fresh notes of lime, orange and sweet notes of dates and raisins intertwined in the aroma of scotch. The drink has a spicy taste of ginger, almonds and nutmeg, a long chocolate-nut aftertaste.
• Glenmorangie Signet. The Scots call this whiskey the pinnacle of Glenmorangie. Soft sweetness with unexpected savory notes of spices and coffee in the taste of the drink appeared as a result of the use of branded “chocolate” barley malt in the production. The main notes of the fragrance are coffee, sherry and candied oranges.
• Glenmorangie “Tusail” Private Edition. Whiskey with peach and orange flavors and bright hints of malt and hops in the aroma was created according to the recipe of Glenmorangie chief technologist Bill Lumsden. The main secret is Maris Otter barley malt, which was previously used in brewing. In 2015, Tusail won not only recognition, but also prestigious awards: at the International Whiskey Competition, he received first place in the Best Newcomer of the Year category, second place in the International Whiskey Competition and a gold medal in the Highlands & Islands NAS competition. This is a classic digestif that is drunk without diluting, the drink goes well with coffee.
• Glenmorangie “Milsean” Private Edition. Whiskey golden color – also the product of chief technologist Glenmorangie Bill Lumsden. Finishing aging in barrels of sweet Portuguese wine determined the character of whiskey: sweet spicy aroma and rich flavor palette with notes of cherries, plums, melons and caramel. A classic digestif that is a pleasure to end a meal or take a sip while talking.
• Glenmorangie Pride 1981. Golden amber whiskey with an amazing history: the drink was bottled in oak barrels in 1981 and after 18 years was supposed to go on sale as a collection, but instead in 1999 it was bottled again, but already in barrels from the legendary French wine ” Sauternes, where it matured for an additional 10 years. Such a long exposure had a beneficial effect on the properties of whiskey: he acquired the aroma of ripe fruit, pear and pineapple, soft sweet taste with notes of chocolate and vanilla. Drink “Pride 1981” as a digestif – without diluting, or adding a little ice.
• Glenmorangie 10 Years Old. Light and soft whiskey with aromas of orange and caramel, and a nutty aftertaste. Can be offered as an aperitif or digestif.
• Glenmorangie 15 Years Old. Whiskey light golden color with a fairly complex balanced taste, which intertwines hints of vanilla, chocolate, spices and oak bark.
• Glenmorangie 18 Years Old. A deep honey-colored scotch with a mild fruity aroma and flavor that combines notes of honey, citrus and vanilla.
• Glenmorangie 25 Years Old. Rare whiskey, the oldest representative of the Glenmorangie family, pleases with a complex aroma of dried fruits, a pleasant taste of chocolate and coffee, a rich aftertaste with notes of wild berries.