Highland Single Malt The Original 10YO
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As a premium distilled spirit, this single malt is bottled at its peak maturity and does not age further in glass; it is ready to enjoy immediately upon release and will maintain its exceptional character indefinitely when stored upright in a cool, dark place.
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Smoked salmon or gravlax, creamy cheeses such as young Gouda or Brie, and warm apple tart or light fruit-based desserts.
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Glenmorangie 'The Original' is the flagship single malt expression from the historic distillery in Tain, established in 1843 by William Matheson. Renowned for possessing the tallest copper pot stills in Scotland—reaching the height of an adult male giraffe—only the lightest, purest vapors rise to the top, resulting in an exceptionally elegant, smooth, and floral spirit. This Highland single malt is matured for ten years in first- and second-fill American white oak ex-bourbon casks, many of which are custom-crafted from slow-grown, air-dried wood from the Ozark Mountains. This meticulous maturation process imparts signature notes of citrus, ripe peaches, and creamy vanilla, reflecting the legendary craftsmanship of the 'Men of Tain' who have guarded this liquid heritage for generations.
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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'.