X by Glenmorangie

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Glenmorangie's single malt developed specifically for mixing. Soft pear, vanilla and orange that pair easily with tonic or cola.

Details

Brand	Glenmorangie
Distillery	Glenmorangie
Origin	Scotland / Highlands
Style	Single Malt
Age	NAS
ABV	40%
Cask	Bourbon casks, new charred oak finish

Flavour profile

Smoky
Sweet
Fruity
Spicy
Rich

* Editorial estimate.

Tasting notes

Nose: Pear, vanilla, honeysuckle and orange.
Palate: From orange-sherbet freshness to crème brûlée and chocolate sweetness.
Finish: Light, with a short trail of vanilla.

* Editorial tasting notes.

How to enjoy it

Highball
Cocktails
On the rocks

The X stands for 'mix': Glenmorangie suggests simple drinks of two to four ingredients, such as X & Tonic or X & Cola, plus highballs. On the rocks the sweetness comes through clearly.

Food pairing

Fried food such as fried chicken or fish and chips, or a fruit tart.

Background & production

From Glenmorangie, founded in 1843 in Tain in the northern Highlands. Its stills, around 8 m tall and said to be Scotland's tallest, produce a delicate, light spirit. The distillery is owned by LVMH.

X is the first Glenmorangie created for mixing, developed with input from bartenders around the world. The whisky is matured in ex-bourbon casks and finished in new charred oak casks.

It carries no age statement and is bottled at 40% ABV.