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The oldest Glenmorangie ever released.
A half-century in the making.
Realised through the vision of acclaimed Master Distiller Dr Bill Lumsden MBE, who has stewarded the whisky through its final three decades of maturation in bourbon and sherry casks.
149 numbered bottles of liquid history, each presented in a one-of-a-kind porcelain display vessel, crafted by celebrated ceramicists, Peter & Laurie Pincus.
The creation of Glenmorangie 50 Years Old began with some of the last batches of barley malted in the distillery’s own floor maltings which were decommissioned in 1977, rendering The 50 Years Old a rare taste of a bygone era.
Pioneering ceramicists. The embodiment of our magnetic, passionate dedication.
For over three years, the Pincus team relentlessly researched and creatively constructed a unique pattern of 50 colours.
Fusing together style and character, to create 149 bespoke ceramic vessels to house our oldest ever release.
COLOUR
Dark Mahogany
AROMA
Elegant and curiously aromatic for a whisky of this age, with hints of amber, cardamon, sultanas, nutmeg and baked oranges. This leads to touches of toffee and leather, with a distinctive herbal top-note, like a whiff of coriander or parsley. At this age, very little water is needed, but a few added drops will release a candy sweetness and further toffee notes.
TASTE
The mouthfeel is gently peppery and slightly drying, followed by bold flavours of toffee, stewed Assam tea leaves, birch tar, cinnamon and grape must, along with a touch of clove and oak tannin. The oaky, leathery notes continue, the aftertaste lingers long, revealing hints of aniseed, treacle toffee and eucalyptus.
