About this whisky

Glenmorangie has been distilled in Tain, on the shores of the Dornoch Firth, since 1843. Its copper stills are the tallest in Scotland, roughly the height of a fully grown giraffe, and that extra height means only the lightest, purest vapours make it to the top. The Original then spends twelve years in ex-bourbon casks. Glenmorangie is known for being particular about its wood, and those American oak casks lend soft vanilla and sweetness to the delicate spirit.

Pour a glass and you will find a rush of citrus on the nose, then creamy vanilla layered with honey and ripe peach. It is light, bright and easy to like: a natural first single malt, and a lovely pre-dinner whisky on a Kolkata winter evening. Try it neat, with a little water, or in a long Highball with soda and a slice of orange. A dependable, well-known gift for colleagues and clients.

Key facts

• Distilled in the tallest stills in Scotland
• Matured for 12 years in ex-bourbon casks
• Distillery founded in 1843 in Tain, on the Dornoch Firth
• Bottled at 40% ABV

Tasting notes

Nose:

a rush of citrus, smooth and inviting

Palate:

creamy vanilla and citrus, layered with honey and peach

Finish:

clean, soft and gently sweet

Serve

Neat or with a little water, or as a Highball: 45 ml over ice, topped with chilled soda and an orange slice.

Food pairing

Pair with Kolkata fish fry and kasundi or prawn cutlets, or with a lemon tart.