Highland Single Malt Signet
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As a premium distilled single malt Scotch whisky, Signet does not mature further in the bottle. It is released at its peak of complexity and can be enjoyed immediately upon release, or cellared indefinitely under proper conditions without fear of decline.
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Artisanal dark chocolate, mature blue cheeses, and slow-roasted venison or game dishes.
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Glenmorangie Signet is a crowning achievement in Highland single malt whisky, representing a fusion of traditional distilling and innovative brewing techniques. At its heart lies a unique mash bill incorporating high-roasted chocolate malted barley, a technique more commonly associated with craft stouts than Scotch whisky. Distilled in the Highlands of Scotland using Glenmorangie's legendary copper pot stills—the tallest in Scotland, which ensure only the purest vapors ascend—this expression is a marriage of the distillery's oldest whiskies, some dating back over thirty years, aged in bespoke virgin toasted oak casks. The name and intricate emblem are inspired by the Hilton of Cadboll Stone, a historic Pictish monument carved in the 8th century near the distillery, symbolizing the deep-rooted heritage and mystical folklore of the Easter Ross peninsula.
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Established in 1843 by William Matheson on the shores of the Dornoch Firth in Tain, Glenmorangie is a pioneering Highland single malt Scotch whisky distillery renowned for its innovative spirit and craftsmanship. Now owned by LVMH, the distillery is famous for utilizing the tallest copper pot stills in Scotland, which produce an exceptionally elegant, pure, and delicate spirit. Glenmorangie is a global pioneer in wood finishing, meticulously aging its spirit in the finest oak casks and finishing them in select wine and fortified wine barrels. This meticulous process yields celebrated expressions ranging from the flagship Highland Single Malt 'The Original' to complex, highly coveted releases like 'Signet' and the rare 'Cote De Nuits Wood Finish'.