Glenmorangie Grand Vintage 1997

Tasting Notes and Characteristics:

The first sip of Glenmorangie Grand Vintage 1997 is like stepping into a sunlit orchard, where ripe peaches and honeyed apricots mingle with whispers of vanilla and gentle spice. Crafted in the Scottish Highlands, this single malt whisky boasts an ABV of 43.00%, offering a harmonious balance between vibrant fruitiness and subtle oak complexity. Its elegant layers unfold beautifully alongside seared scallops, enhancing their sweetness, or with aged Comté cheese, drawing out the nutty depth in every bite. Glenmorangie Grand Vintage 1997 is a celebration of time and terroir—a whisky that invites you to savor each moment as it lingers gracefully on the palate.

Producer Information: The Glenmorangie Company

The Glenmorangie Company, based in the Scottish Highlands near Tain, traces its origins to 1843 when William Matheson transformed a former brewery into a distillery, harnessing the region’s mineral-rich Tarlogie Springs for water. Glenmorangie is distinguished by its use of Scotland’s tallest copper pot stills, which contribute to the whisky’s signature floral and citrus character. The company emphasizes wood management, maturing its single malts in carefully selected American white oak casks to enhance complexity and smoothness. Beyond their flagship Highland single malt Scotch whiskies, The Glenmorangie Company also produces Ardbeg on Islay, celebrated for its intensely peated style that contrasts with Glenmorangie’s delicate profile. This dual focus on Highland elegance and Islay peat positions the company as a leader in both regional expression and innovative maturation within Scotland’s whisky landscape.