Distilleries / Scotland
Glenmorangie
Scotland / Highlands · Founded 1843
A Highland distillery with some of the tallest stills in Scotland, known for delicate, elegant spirit and cask finishing.
History & character
In the town of Tain in the northern Highlands. It was founded in 1843 by William Matheson, a former manager at Balblair.
Its stills, at about 8 metres, are the tallest in Scotland and produce a delicate, light spirit. Water comes from the Tarlogie Springs. Distilling was long carried out year-round by craftsmen known as the "Sixteen Men of Tain".
LVMH bought it from the Macdonald family in 2004; it sits alongside Ardbeg in the group.
Whiskies from this distillery
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
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