Glenmorangie
Translation: Valley of deep calm
Region: (Northern) Highlands
Why you can not count to 17 at Glenmorangie.
For generations, Whiskey at Glenmorangie has traditionally been made by 16 men. The "16 Men of Tain" (who of course changed over time, because one is not immortal even with Glenmorangie) are now legend and are often cited in advertising. Even songs were named after them.
Only: Glenmorangie has become over time the most drunk malt in Scotland and internationally very successful. The distillery has grown. Nevertheless, for the sake of tradition, one sticks to the number 16. However, this only applies to the employees directly involved in the firing process. And one of the "16 Men of Tain" is a woman today ...
A little history
The distillery was founded in 1843 by William Matheson with used stills from the gin production. Previously, a brewery was at home in the distillery's buildings. Already in 1880 whiskey was exported to Italy and the USA. In 1887, Glenmorangie Distillery Co., Ltd. was founded. founded in 1918 by MacDonald & Muir.
From 1931-1936 and 1941-1944 Glenmorangie was closed.
In 1980 two new stills were installed, in 1990 another four. Today, with eight pot and eight wash stills, it produces the best selling malt scotland.
Since 2004 the company belongs LVMH. The French group took over the shares of the McDonald family, which withdrew after more than 160 years from the whiskey business.
What do I actually have in the glass?
The stills of Glenmorangie are extremely slim and with 5.14 meters the highest in the whole of Scotland. And here's the often quoted formula, higher pot stills would make light, slender whiskeys. The malts from Tain are actually rather flowery, mild and gentle, with delicate vanilla notes.
3 reasons to love Glenmorangie
1) Because 5 million Scots can not be wrong.
2) Because the "16 Men of Tain" have been busy for so long.
3) Because a "valley of deep calm" is undoubtedly endearing.
The one drama for the lonely island
The 12-year-old "Nectar D'or", maturing in Sauternes barrels, is wonderfully soft yet multi-layered.
numbers and facts
Address: Tain, Ross-shire, IV19 1PZ
Founded: 1843 by William Matheson
Status: active
Owner: LVMH (Moët Hennessy - Louis Vuitton)
Capacity: about 9,000,000 liters
8 wash stills (11,400 l)
8 spirit stills (8.200 l)
Water: Springs in the Tarlogie Hills
Visitor Center: Yes
Telephone: +44 (0) 1862/892477
Website: www.glenmorangie.com
Content: 0.7 Liter (€68.56* / 1 Liter)
Content: 0.7 Liter (€42.84* / 1 Liter)
Content: 0.7 Liter (€67.13* / 1 Liter)
Content: 0.7 Liter (€98.54* / 1 Liter)
Content: 0.7 Liter (€100.00* / 1 Liter)
Content: 0.7 Liter (€114.27* / 1 Liter)
Content: 0.7 Liter (€154.27* / 1 Liter)
Content: 0.7 Liter (€99.26* / 1 Liter)
Why you can't count to 17 at Glenmorangie
For generations, Glenmorangie's whisky has traditionally been made by 16 men. The "16 Men of Tain" (who have of course changed over the years, because even Glenmorangie is not immortal) have become legendary and are often quoted in advertising. Even songs have been named after them.
However, over time Glenmorangie has become the most drunk single malt whisky in Scotland and is also extremely successful internationally. The distillery has grown. Nevertheless, the number 16 has been retained for the sake of tradition. However, this only refers to the employees directly involved in the distilling process. And one of the "16 Men of Tain" is now a woman...
What does Glenmorangie mean? The literal translation of the name Glenmorangie is "valley of deep tranquillity".
Where does Glenmorangie come from? The Glenmorangie Distillery is located in Tain, near the north-east coast in the northern Highlands of Scotland.
Region: (Northern) Highlands
What does Glenmorangie taste like?
The stills at Glenmorangie are extremely slender and, at 5.14 metres, the tallest in Scotland. They are not called "giraffes" for nothing. The often quoted formula that higher pot stills produce light, lean whiskies is true here. The malts from Tain are actually rather floral, mild and gentle, with delicate vanilla notes.
3 reasons to love Glenmorangie
1) Because 5 million Scots can't be wrong.
2) Because the "16 Men of Tain" have been hard at work for so long.
3) Because a "valley of deep rest" is undoubtedly endearing.
The one Glenmorangie dram for the desert island
The Glenmorangie Nectar D'or, which is matured in Sauternes casks, is wonderfully smooth yet complex.
A little history of Glenmorangie
The distillery was founded in 1843 by William Matheson with used stills from gin production. The distillery buildings had previously been home to a brewery. Whisky was exported to Italy and the USA as early as 1880. In 1887, Glenmorangie Distillery Co. Ltd. was founded, which was taken over by MacDonald & Muir in 1918.
From 1931-1936 and 1941-1944, Glenmorangie was closed.
In 1980, two new stills were installed, followed by a further four in 1990. Today, the company produces Scotland's best-selling single malt with twelve pot stills - six spirit stills and six wash stills.
The company has been owned by LVMH since 2004. The French group took over the shares of the McDonald family, who withdrew from the whisky business after more than 160 years. With Ardbeg, Glenmorangie also has a famous sibling distillery on the island of Islay.
Figures & Facts about Glenmorangie
Address: Tain, Ross-shire, IV19 1PZ
Founded: 1843 by William Matheson
Status: active
Owner: LVMH (Moët Hennessy - Louis Vuitton)
Capacity: approx. 6,500,000 litres
8 wash stills (11.400 l)
8 spirit stills (8,200 l)
Water: Springs in the Tarlogie Hills
Visitor Centre: Yes
Phone: +44 (0)1862 / 892477
Website: www.glenmorangie.com