Highland Single Malt Grand Vintage Malt Bond House No 1 Collection (((Bottled 2018)))
⏳ Drinking Window
As a highly aged, premium single malt Scotch whisky, it is bottled at its peak maturity and does not age further in the bottle. It is ready to be enjoyed immediately upon release and, if stored correctly in a cool, dark place, will remain in pristine condition indefinitely.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Rich dark chocolate desserts, artisanal blue cheeses such as Stilton, and slow-roasted venison or wild game.
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the wind-swept Highlands of Scotland, Glenmorangie's Bond House No. 1 Collection pays homage to the distillery's historic 19th-century warehouse, which was transformed in 1990 into a spectacular stillhouse. This particular expression, bottled in 2018, represents a masterfully aged single malt distilled in the tallest copper pot stills in Scotland—stills as tall as an adult giraffe, which ensure only the purest, most elegant vapors ascend to create the spirit. Nourished by the mineral-rich waters of the Tarlogie Springs and matured in select oak casks, including ex-bourbon, Oloroso sherry, and Burgundy casks, this whisky embodies a rich tapestry of ripe orchard fruits, warm baking spices, and a signature creamy, velvety texture. It stands as a monument to Glenmorangie's pioneering heritage in wood management and slow, patient maturation.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1843 by William Matheson on the tranquil shores of the Dornoch Firth in Ross-shire, Glenmorangie stands as a benchmark of Highland single malt Scotch whisky. The distillery is distinguished by its use of Scotland's tallest copper pot stills—rising over five meters—which foster prolonged copper contact and reflux, yielding an exceptionally delicate, floral, and citrus-forward spirit. Mineral-rich, hard water sourced from the historic Tarlogie Springs further shapes its distinct profile. Under the innovative stewardship of Dr. Bill Lumsden and owner Moët Hennessy, Glenmorangie pioneered secondary wood finishing in Sauternes, Port, and Sherry casks. Beyond core benchmarks like The Original and The Nectar, the house crafts revered, complex expressions such as Signet, Pride, and the vintage Bond House No. 1 Collection, balancing Highland elegance with cutting-edge wood management.