Glenmorangie 12 Year Old The Original Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Experience the next evolution of a Highland icon with Glenmorangie 12 Year Old The Original Single Malt Scotch Whisky. Crafted at the world-famous Glenmorangie Distillery in Tain, Ross-shire, this release marks an exciting milestone: elevating Glenmorangie's legendary flagship expression from a 10-year-old to a fully matured 12-year-old single malt. Distilled in Scotland’s tallest copper pot stills—which stand at the same height as an adult giraffe—this vibrant Highland malt produces a remarkably light, pure, and elegant spirit loved by whisky newcomers and seasoned collectors alike.

To create The Original 12 Year Old, the spirit undergoes two extra years of maturation compared to its classic predecessor, spending a full dozen years in first-fill and second-fill American white oak ex-bourbon barrels. Sourced from slow-grown, air-dried Missouri oak, these hand-selected casks infuse the whisky with intensified notes of creamy vanilla, sweet honey, and ripe orchard fruit. Bottled at a smooth 40% ABV, this upgraded classic sets a new gold standard for smooth, accessible Highland single malt Scotch.

The Next Era of a Highland Landmark

An Icon Elevated: By extending the core maturation from 10 to 12 years, Glenmorangie has deepened the complexity, silkiness, and richness of its signature profile while retaining its beloved floral and citrus DNA. Housed in its refreshed, contemporary bottle design, Glenmorangie 12 Year Old The Original is an essential staple for every home bar, tasting flight and luxury Scotch collection.

Tasting Notes

• Aroma / Nose: Bright, inviting, and layered. Fresh peach, nectarine, and candied lemon peel open the bouquet, followed by creamy vanilla, wild heather honey, and subtle floral blossom.
• Palate / Flavour: Silky, rounded, and mouth-coating. Intricate layers of sweet vanilla pod, ripe pear, and orange cream merge effortlessly with toasted coconut, soft butterscotch, and subtle oak spice.
• Finish: Clean, long, and delicate. It finishes with lingering waves of sweet citrus zest, gentle oak vanillin, and a soft, malted barley sweetness.

Sip Glenmorangie 12 Year Old The Original neat, enjoy it over a large ice sphere, or craft an elevated Highball with premium soda water and a lemon twist.