Glenmorangie is a delicious whisky, sold for the first time in 1843. The whisky was created by the farmer William Matheson and Anne - his wife, as this couple follows their dream of establishing a whisky company. 

Their company, known as Glenmorangie Distillery, has made and provided many delicious types of Glenmorangie to whisky lovers worldwide.

This article introduces Glenmorangie and shows you the best way to drink it. You can also see our reviews of the top 6 best Glenmorangie types and learn the average price of this famous whisky. 

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About Glenmorangie 

If this is the first time you hear about Glenmorangie, this section is for you. Here, you can quickly look at the whisky, its taste, and the best ways to enjoy it.

Is Glenmorangie A Good Whisky?

Our answer is yes! Glenmorangie is a good whisky for both cocktailing with or sipping neat. You can mix the Glenmorangie with other ingredients and spices or take a sip directly. Any-time drinker can always feel pleased with a cup of Glenmorangie.

This whisky is famous not only in the United Kingdom but also in different countries around the globe. This whisky is basic but very delicate, with the ingredient combination of honied malt, banana taffy, vanilla, orchard fruit, caramel, oak touches, and spice. Just take a sip of it, and you will be amazed by its warm, darkly sweet, soft, and fruity malt taste.

Glenmorangie is a kind of whisky that is very easy to drink and suitable for anyone to enjoy at any time. This is why Glenmorangie has become one of the best sellers in Scotland continuously since 1983. The number of products sold is more than 10 million bottles per annum, 35% of which is exported to other countries outside the United Kingdom.

Is Glenmorangie Sweet?

The taste of it is darkly sweet and soft. After drinking it, you may feel the taste of juicy orange in the beginning and then a highly soft straw and walnut finish. The sweet taste is natural, all thanks to the fresh ingredients, such as banana, orchard fruit, malt, and oak. The soft taste increases because the whisky contains vanilla frosting, caramel, and spice.

What Is The Best Way To Drink Glenmorangie?

You must learn how to drink Glenmorangie Single Malt Scotch if you want to enjoy the best taste of it. Generally, you will need to taste the Glenmorangie neat at first. You better pour a little spring water into your cup for the second sip. Don't add too much water, or your whisky may become washy. It is recommended that the water should only take 20% of the cup. 

If you love a strong whisky sip, feel free to drink Glenmorangie straight, and the dark sweet taste will bring you a wonderful experience.

Not only water, but you can also mix Glenmorangie with ginger ale or club soda. These 2 drinks also bring the whisky taste to another high level.

Of course, it is a big miss if you don't have bar snacks along with your Glenmorangie. The taste of whisky increases if you enjoy it with white fish, foie gras, or shrimp. Besides, strong cheese also helps you taste Glenmorangie better. 

Top 6 Best Glenmorangie

Here come our reviews of the top 6 best types of Glenmorangie. Let’s find out your favourite whisky!

1. Glenmorangie Signet 

Award: 

• Silver Medal in the San Francisco World Spirits Competition (2020)
• Best Single Malt Scotch Trophy at the International Wine and Spirits Competition (2013)

Glenmorangie Signet is worth every single cent you pay for it. This type has a unique texture and full-bodied flavour that is hard to compare to other kinds of whisky.

The Signet has no statement for carried age. You can understand that this type combines the oldest Glenmorangie whiskies that have been distilled for 30 - 40 years in the highest-quality casks. It is not wrong to say that Signet is a perfect combination of old and rare whiskies from the archive of Glenmorangie Distillery. 

When you open the bottle, the Signet will leave the first impression with an aroma of chocolate raisins and sugared peels. The fragrance keeps attracting your nose with the smell of toasted spices, butter, and golden syrup. 

The intense texture of rich chocolate and dark coffee makes the Signet different from other types. Connoisseurs can not give any complaint about this whisky's incredibly smooth, sizzling spices, voluptuous texture, and darkly aromatic sweet taste. The experience does not go away immediately, and a dried and pleasant aftertaste will stay on your tongue, bringing you to the next sip.

2. Glenmorangie 18 - Glenmorangie Extreme Rare 18YO 700ml 3pk

Award: 

• Gold Outstanding in the International Wine & Spirit Competition (2019)
• Winner in World Whiskies Awards (2015)
• Gold Outstanding in the International Wine & Spirit Competition (2013)

The Glenmorangie 18 Years Old is magnificent with its luxurious taste. Although this whisky is not too pricey, it still beats many other expensive products from other brands. 

After 15 years of being stored in the American white oak casks, the 18 is divided into 2 parts. 70% of it is still stored in the white oak casks, and 30% is taken out and poured into the Spanish Oloroso container. After the next 3 years, the Glenmorangie makers combine the 2 parts to finish the final product, which is super delicious with a rich and full flavour.

The 18 Year Old pleases all whisky connoisseurs, even the most difficult person. A small sip is enough to feel the rich, rounded, and soft aroma. This whisky perfectly balances the sweet flavour of honey, malt, flowery scents, and strong smells of dates, figs, dried fruits, and wood smoke. Although the floral fragrance is a bit complex, the sweet finish is very subtle.

3. Glenmorangie 10

Award:

• Silver Medal in the San Francisco World Spirits Competition (2020)
• Gold Medal in the San Francisco World Spirits Competition (2018)

Glenmorangie 10 is stored in first-fill and second-fill casks for 10 years. This single malt Scotch whisky will dominate the distillery flavour to become smokier. You definitely will be highly attracted by its fruity and thick fragrance.

As you open the bottle, a rich aroma of lemon, apple, and nectarine will come up and arouse your sense of smell. You may start imagining how good the taste of this whisky would be.

Take a sip to enjoy the perfect taste of the 10 altogether. You will feel the perfect combination of freshness and sweetness. Compared to other Glenmorangie types, the 10 is unique with its creamy tiramisu, toffee, and vanilla flavour.

As you complete your sip, the fragrance does not vanish, and it remains on your tongue for an extended period, creating a gentle, malty, and fruity aftertaste. The finish makes you want to take another sip right away!

4. Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban 14

Award:

• Silver Medal in the San Francisco World Spirits Competition (2020)

The Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban 14 allures customers even before they open the bottle. This whisky almost has a luxurious ruby colour, very shiny to draw attention. The bottle design makes the Quinta Ruban 14 work as a decoration for any polite and deluxe room. 

This type of Glenmorangie was matured in Bourbon casks for 12 years continuously. After the period, the whisky is transferred and finished in ruby port wine containers for 2 years. The storage time is enough for the 14 to gain a distinctly fruity taste and aroma.

When enjoying the Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban, you can feel the balance between spiced nuts and peppery virgin oak flavour. The aroma of Seville oranges and walnut is super friendly to your nose, offering a long and excellent experience till the aftertaste.

The exceptional palate of this whisky is mint chocolate, a little bit sweet and cool. Take a deep sip to feel the tongue burnt in the beginning and then a receded sweet. The wonderful experience ends with a deep and bold finish.

5. Glenmorangie Lasanta 12

Award: 

• Gold Outstanding in the International Wine & Spirit Competition (2019)
• Gold in the International Spirits Challenge (2020)
• Silver in the International Spirits Challenge (2019)

Whisky connoisseurs should at least once try this 12-year-old Glenmorangie Lasanta. The distillery matures it in the Bourbon casks for 10 years and finishes it in a Sherry container for the rest of the time. The entire storage period of 12 years brings a vibrant and creamy flavour to this whisky.

What differentiates the Lasanta from other types is the palate of dark chocolate, fresh honey, and dried fruit. Along with the sweet taste, the whisky pleases the connoisseur's nose with an aroma of plum and baking spice (caramel, toasty oak, and chocolate raisin).

It is hard to stop enjoying the Glenmorangie 12, as its silky and long aftertaste keeps you taking many other sips. The sweetness of orange, cinnamon, and hazelnut staying on the top of your tongue and a little bit of dark chocolate bitterness will give you an enjoyable moment.

6. Glenmorangie Nectar D’or 12

Award: 

• Gold in the International Spirits Challenge (2020)

The Glenmorangie Nectar appears nicely with a deep gold colour stored in the bottle. As you pour the whisky into your glass, it will shine in a lighter golden.

Nectar D'or spends a whole decade in an ex-bourbon cask before it is aged in the next 2 years in Sauternes casks. The remarkable thing in the aging process is that the makers use French white dessert wine casks mixed with sugars to store this delicious whisky. That's why the Nectar D'or is deep in sweetness.

There is nothing to complain about the aroma, as the citrus, vanilla, and lemon curd aromas are friendly to your nose. The sweet smells are followed by the pungent aroma of oak spice and gingerbread.

This fragrance combines with the syrupy palate to form a perfect mixture. Every sip will be enjoyable with the taste of vanilla custard, buttery baklava, and brown sugar. The experience completes with the finish of dry oak flavour.

What Is The Price of Glenmorangie?

The price of Glenmorangie varies depending on the type and age. For a low price, 750ml of this whisky costs about $45. Rarer Glenmorangie may have a higher price, $60, $130, $240, or $600, for example. If you order a bottle of Glenmorangie made for decades, the amount you need to pay may go up to thousands of dollars.

At the moment, the Glenmorangie Original 10-Year-Old Single Malt Whisky is relatively cheap (only $44.99). In contrast, the most expensive bottle is Glenmorangie Pride 1978, at $5299.99.

Below is a table that describes the average price of some famous types of Glenmorangie: