Single Highland Malt Original Commemorative Millennium Bottling
⏳ Drinking Window
As a distilled spirit, this bottle will remain stable indefinitely when stored unopened in a cool, dark place. Once opened, it is best enjoyed within 1 to 3 years to preserve its complex aromatic profile.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Smoked salmon, artisanal dark chocolate, and mild blue cheeses.
✨ Technical Specifications
Nestled on the shores of the Dornoch Firth in the Highlands of Scotland, Glenmorangie has been crafting its legendary single malt whisky since 1843, drawing from the mineral-rich waters of the Tarlogie Springs. This special Commemorative Millennium Bottling, released in late 1999 to mark the dawn of the 21st century, showcases the distillery's signature elegant style. Glenmorangie is celebrated for utilizing the tallest copper pot stills in Scotland—reaching the height of an adult giraffe—which ensures only the lightest, purest vapors ascend to condense. Matured in select American white oak ex-bourbon casks, this expression reflects the classic Highland profile, characterized by notes of citrus, peaches, vanilla, and delicate floral honey, wrapped in a rich history of Highland craftsmanship.
🍾 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.