Highland Single Malt Grand Vintage Malt Bond House No 1 Collection (((Bottled 2019)))
⏳ Drinking Window
As a highly aged, premium single malt Scotch whisky, this bottle is stable and will not degrade over time if kept sealed in a cool, dark, upright position. Once opened, it is best enjoyed within 1 to 2 years to experience its complex aromatic profile at its absolute peak.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Artisanal dark chocolate with sea salt, mature blue cheeses such as Stilton, or slow-roasted venison.
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the wind-swept shores of the Dornoch Firth in the Scottish Highlands, Glenmorangie is celebrated for its pioneering spirit and its remarkably tall copper stills—the height of an adult giraffe—which yield an exceptionally pure, elegant spirit. The Grand Vintage Malt Bond House No. 1 Collection represents the pinnacle of this craftsmanship, named after the distillery's historic 19th-century warehouse which was transformed into a majestic stillhouse in 1990. The 2019 bottling, distilled in 1996, showcases Glenmorangie's legendary wood management, having matured for over two decades primarily in bespoke, slow-growth American white oak ex-bourbon casks. This patient maturation coaxes out luxurious notes of creamy vanilla, ripe stone fruits, and delicate floral spices, embodying the rich heritage and innovative soul of the 'Men of Tain'.
🍾 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.