Glenmorangie
A Tale of Tokyo
- 46
- 70cl
- Taste: 2
- Highlands
Glenmorangie was founded in 1843 by brothers John and William Matheson in the town of Tain, in the Highlands of Scotland. The distillery's site originally hosted a brewery, but the Matheson brothers converted it into a whisky distillery, using second-hand gin stills. In its early years, Glenmorangie operated as a small-scale distillery. By the late 19th century, it began to gain a good reputation. The distillery underwent several ownership changes...
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Glenmorangie was founded in 1843 by brothers John and William Matheson in the town of Tain, in the Highlands of Scotland. The distillery's site originally hosted a brewery, but the Matheson brothers converted it into a whisky distillery, using second-hand gin stills.
In its early years, Glenmorangie operated as a small-scale distillery. By the late 19th century, it began to gain a good reputation. The distillery underwent several ownership changes throughout the 20th century. In 1918, the Macdonald family, through their company Macdonald and Muir, acquired Glenmorangie. The family played a crucial role in expanding the distillery's production capacity and market reach. Today, the company is operated by Moet Hennessy, who acquired the brand in 2004.
Glenmorangie is famous for its exceptionally tall stills, which stand at 8 meters. These tall stills are among the tallest in Scotland and contribute to the whisky’s distinctive light and complex character.
This is Glenmorangie: A Tale of Tokyo, created by Dr. Bill Lumsden. A whisky born of Dr Bill’s obsession for the culture, fashion and food of Japan. The contradictory and multi-faceted nature of Tokyo inspired Dr Bill to reflect it into a whisky. After a decade of searching, Dr Bill finally managed to source some casks from one of Japan’s most sought-after trees, Mizunara Oak.
Official Tasting Notes
Colour - Reddish bronze colour ‘like the rising sun’.
Aroma - Pungent and herbal, with hints of incense and toffee, along with a curious herbal top-note, like saddle-soap or beeswax. Followed by wood resin and a touch of cedar wood.
Taste - A peppery mouthfeel leads into the flavour of chewy oak, fennel or vetiver root. Ground white pepper, tangy oranges, bitter cherries, almond and wood resin.
In its early years, Glenmorangie operated as a small-scale distillery. By the late 19th century, it began to gain a good reputation. The distillery underwent several ownership changes throughout the 20th century. In 1918, the Macdonald family, through their company Macdonald and Muir, acquired Glenmorangie. The family played a crucial role in expanding the distillery's production capacity and market reach. Today, the company is operated by Moet Hennessy, who acquired the brand in 2004.
Glenmorangie is famous for its exceptionally tall stills, which stand at 8 meters. These tall stills are among the tallest in Scotland and contribute to the whisky’s distinctive light and complex character.
This is Glenmorangie: A Tale of Tokyo, created by Dr. Bill Lumsden. A whisky born of Dr Bill’s obsession for the culture, fashion and food of Japan. The contradictory and multi-faceted nature of Tokyo inspired Dr Bill to reflect it into a whisky. After a decade of searching, Dr Bill finally managed to source some casks from one of Japan’s most sought-after trees, Mizunara Oak.
Official Tasting Notes
Colour - Reddish bronze colour ‘like the rising sun’.
Aroma - Pungent and herbal, with hints of incense and toffee, along with a curious herbal top-note, like saddle-soap or beeswax. Followed by wood resin and a touch of cedar wood.
Taste - A peppery mouthfeel leads into the flavour of chewy oak, fennel or vetiver root. Ground white pepper, tangy oranges, bitter cherries, almond and wood resin.
Tasting Rating Guide
1: Light, good for beginners - an aperitif on a summers day, i.e. Glengoyne, Auchentoshan
2: Also good for beginners but with more depth and body - a little stronger than 1, ie. Glenmorangie, Speyburn
3: A dram for everyone, a little more complex so the palate requires a little more experience, i.e. Cragganmore, Macallan
4: A stronger spirit, a big whisky with lots of character and body, excellent after dinner, i.e. Lagavulin, Laphroaig