Single Highland Malt 10YO (Bottled 1990s) 40%
⏳ Drinking Window
As a distilled spirit, this whisky does not mature further in the bottle. It is fully developed and will remain stable indefinitely if stored upright in a cool, dark place. Once opened, it is best consumed within 1 to 2 years.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Smoked salmon, mature cheddar cheese, and dark chocolate.
✨ Technical Specifications
Glenmorangie, located in the ancient burgh of Tain in the Scottish Highlands, has been crafting single malt whisky since 1843. This particular bottling of the 10-Year-Old Single Highland Malt, dating from the 1990s, captures a historic era of the distillery's production before its modern rebranding. Glenmorangie is legendary for possessing the tallest copper pot stills in Scotland—standing at the height of an adult giraffe—which ensures that only the lightest and purest vapors ascend to condense. Aged primarily in American white oak ex-bourbon casks, this expression represents the classic Highland style: elegant, floral, and remarkably soft, with delicate notes of citrus, honey, vanilla, and a gentle malty sweetness.
🍾 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.