Harrison Ford entertainingly reveals Glenmorangie as Official Whisky of Formula 1®

— “Nice”, says actor in witty verdict on whisky’s pioneering partnership —

Glenmorangie Highland single malt Scotch whisky today becomes the Official Whisky of Formula 1® – the world’s most prestigious motor-racing competition. Marking the union of two icons dedicated to taking their crafts to new heights and steeped in heritage, this landmark alliance is part of a decade-long collaboration forged by Glenmorangie’s parent company LVMH and Formula 1®. Glenmorangie’s partnership is revealed by another icon – Harrison Ford – star of the whisky’s brand campaign, in an entertaining short film infused with his trademark wit. Meanwhile, Glenmorangie will celebrate the collaboration trackside this weekend, at the FORMULA 1 QATAR AIRWAYS BRITISH GRAND PRIX 2025, by sharing a Harrison Ford-inspired photo-moment with racegoers.

For more than 180 years, Glenmorangie’s whisky creators have been relentlessly imaginative in their pursuit of excellence. They distil their more elegant spirit in Scotland’s tallest stills on their mission to continually bring new flavours and possibilities to whisky, making Glenmorangie the world’s most highly awarded Highland single malt. Formula 1®, which this year celebrates 75 years as the pinnacle of motor racing, is Glenmorangie’s kindred spirit. Devoted to setting new standards in performance, and with an equally proud heritage, Formula 1® is a sport based in innovation and relentless progress.

Ford, who plays himself in Glenmorangie’s humorous brand campaign Once Upon a Time in Scotland, marks the partnership in a new short film. And, with the same amusing understatement he uses for Glenmorangie’s whisky, Ford blesses the collaboration in a word: “Nice”.

Glenmorangie, which strongly advocates only alcohol-free driving, will captivate racegoers with experiences and serves celebrating the partners’ shared commitment to excellence, throughout the 2025 Formula 1® season. Fittingly, the partnership will be marked with a special activation at the Formula 1® FORMULA 1 QATAR AIRWAYS BRITISH GRAND PRIX 2025 at Silverstone, from July 4, 2025. As the site of the first official Formula 1 World Championship in 1950, Silverstone holds a special place in F1 heritage. There, fans will be invited to enjoy an exclusive Glenmorangie experience showcasing Glenmorangie cocktails and the exclusive Eagle Speedster Jaguar E-Type used by Harrison Ford in the whisky’s brand film. Racegoers will be invited to recreate a moment from the film by taking a seat in this classic car, revered for its craftsmanship.

Caspar MacRae, President and CEO of Glenmorangie, said: “I am thrilled to set in motion Glenmorangie’s landmark partnership with Formula 1 – the pinnacle of motor racing. We share with F1 a great pride in our heritage and an unstoppable desire to reach new heights of excellence. We look forward to spectacular performances and imaginative serves and hope our collaboration will inspire and excite racegoers throughout Formula 1’s 75th anniversary year – and beyond.”

Emily Prazer, Chief Commercial Officer at Formula 1, said: “As part of our 10-year deal with LVMH, we are delighted to welcome Glenmorangie from the Moët Hennessy Maisons collection as the Official Whisky of Formula 1. We have both been mastering our craft for many years, and we share a commitment to refinement and perfection delivered over time. With our mutual respect for tradition, it is absolutely fitting that we are launching our collaboration at the Formula 1 British Grand Prix at Silverstone – the circuit that hosted our first race 75 years ago – and from there around the world for many years to come.” 

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THE ORIGINAL

Creamy with vanilla and a rush of citrus, The Original is Glenmorangie’s source code – the single malt where all its whisky-making adventures begin. First released by Glenmorangie’s founders more than 180 years ago, the original Glenmorangie was known for its mellow tones and delicacy of flavour. All these years later, The Original remains at the heart of everything Glenmorangie does.

To give The Original its go-anywhere finesse, Glenmorangie’s whisky creators craft its spirit in Scotland’s tallest stills. Then they age it 12 years in bourbon casks where it absorbs all manner of delectable flavours. The result is a whisky which welcomes you with luscious layers of orange and honey, vanilla and bursts of peach. A smooth single malt, swirling with a kaleidoscope of taste. 

TASTING NOTES

Glenmorangie The Original is bottled at 40% ABV

Colour: Bright gold

Aroma: Citrus and ripening peaches are balanced by vanilla softness.

Taste: Vanilla emerges, then gives way to a burst of flowery fruitiness. 

About Glenmorangie:

Glenmorangie’s whisky makers use endless imagination and five key ingredients – wood, water, barley, yeast and time – to create single malt whiskies as elegant as they are inviting. They have been honing their craft for 180 years. They distil a delicate and fruity spirit in Scotland’s tallest stills to allow for more taste and aroma. Then they age it in the world’s finest casks. Led by Director of Whisky Creation Dr Bill Lumsden, this pioneering team are on a mission to elevate Glenmorangie’s classics and bring new flavours and possibilities to the world of single malt.

In 2025, Glenmorangie unveiled a new brand campaign, ‘Once Upon a Time in Scotland’, fronted by Harrison Ford. Taking the form of 12 episodes, the series explores Glenmorangie’s authentic truths, from its stunning Highland surroundings to the real people who create its complex and elegant whiskies. 

About Formula 1®:

Formula 1® racing began in 1950 and is the world’s most prestigious motor racing competition, as well as the world’s most popular annual sporting series. Formula One World Championship Limited is part of Formula 1® and holds the exclusive commercial rights to the FIA Formula One World ChampionshipTM. Formula 1® is a subsidiary of Liberty Media Corporation (NASDAQ: FWONA, FWONK, LLYVA, LLVYK) attributed to the Formula One Group tracking stock. The F1 logo, F1 FORMULA 1 logo, FORMULA 1, F1, FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, GRAND PRIX, PADDOCK CLUB and related marks are trademarks of Formula One Licensing BV, a Formula 1 company. All rights reserved. 

Responsible Drinking:

The Glenmorangie Company advocates responsible drinking and suggests that drinkers savour Glenmorangie whiskies in moderation and in line with recommended daily guidelines for alcohol consumption. The Company endorses only alcohol-free driving.

THE PERFECT SUMMER DRAM

TOBERMORY 2007 – AGED 17 YEARS

We are proud to offer a rare and quietly complex expression from the Isle of Mull: a 2007 Tobermory, drawn from a single bourbon cask after 17 years of maturation. Bottled at its natural cask strength of 44.6%, this is a whisky that wears its age with elegance, showing off it’s light, smooth and malty character with a touch of nuttiness.

Absolutely ideal for the summer weather!

With only 42 70cl bottles produced from the cask , this is as limited as they come — non-chill filtered, natural colour, and as honest as the day it left the cask.

Nose: Light orchard fruits like apples & pears, honeyed barley.
Palate: Sweet but full bodied and balanced with a nutty maltiness.
Finish: Medium in length with lingering vanilla and more barley.

ONLY 42 70cl BOTTLES AVAILABLE 
£70.00

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The Epicurean

Three Wood Edition

The Epicurean has always been the life of the party – versatile, charming, and full of surprises.

Now, he’s showing off his most daring side yet with the new Three Wood Finish. This limited-edition Lowland Malt is matured in a trio of casks: Virgin Oak for bold spice, Bourbon for smooth vanilla and honey, and Sherry for a rich, fruity depth.

The result? A lively, layered Whisky bursting with bright citrus, silky vanilla cream, and a gentle oak warmth.

Enjoy it neat, on the rocks, or in a cocktail. We don’t judge.

Abv: 54.1% | Vol: 70cl | Cask: Virgin Bourbon and Sherry Casks | Spec: No Colour Added | Spec: No Chill-Filtration

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Meet The Epicurean – our 1930s Glasgow man, a real cheeky character who was ever the life and soul of the party and a connoisseur of fine food and drink. A master of versatility, this fresh, zesty, grassy marriage of the finest Lowland malts is perfect for cocktail hour or simply for sipping. Part of the Remarkable Regional Malts range, the ultimate distillation of Scotland’s Malt Whisky Regions.

KIMCHANGSOO

Kim Chang-soo fell for whisky in the early 2010s, visiting Scottish distilleries to learn the craft. After training at Chichibu in Japan, he founded a distillery in Gimpo in 2021. This is a well-focused peated malt, with notes of barbequed meats, heather and chocolate. This profile is achieved through aging in oloroso, Pedro Ximenez, Bordeaux wine and quarter casks.

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Mark’s Whisky Ramblings 572: Scotland 2025 – 3 of 6 – Talisker Storm

Mark Dermul, Belgian whisky blogger, travels to Scotland. This is part 3 of a 6-part series about his trip to Scotland this year. In this video, he visits the stunning Neist Point before heading down to Carbost for a hearty lunch at The Three Chimneys. Then, he visits – at last! – the Talisker Distillery, where he enjoys an exclusive Cask Draw Experience. He concludes with a tasting of the Talisker Storm at the sunlit Loch Harport. Enjoy the beautiful scenery.

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International Beverage unveils Old Pulteney Polaris for 2025 Distillers One of One auction

 Masterpiece of Caithness craftsmanship features 47-year-old whisky, Old Pulteney’s oldest ever release 

International Beverage has today (Thursday 17^th July) unveiled Old Pulteney Polaris, its most extraordinary bottling of Old Pulteney single malt Scotch whisky to date, created exclusively for the 2025 Distillers One of One charity auction.

This one-of-a-kind masterpiece of artisanal skill and artistry features a rare 47-year-old expression of the Maritime Malt, which is the Wick distillery’s oldest ever release.

Valued between £26,000 and £40,000, it is encased in a stunning sculpture of Caithness slate and silver, which are both naturally found in the Distillery’s windswept coastal home in the far north of Scotland, with an additional enhancement of a secret copper disc at the base of the structure which has been carefully reclaimed from Pulteney Distillery’s stills.

Polaris takes its name from the North Star, symbolising a bold, bright future for Old Pulteney as International Beverage plans a global celebration of the Distillery’s milestone 200^th anniversary in 2026 – and the beginning of an exciting programme of new releases.

For guests at this year’s Distillers One of One charity auction, Polaris offers the chance to own a unique and never-to-be-repeated piece of Old Pulteney’s history when they gather for the prestigious biennial auction, which takes place at Hopetoun House in Edinburgh on 10^th October.

Polaris follows on from Old Pulteney’s previous contribution to the 2023 auction – Bow Wave – which raised nearly £70,000 for the event’s main beneficiary: the Youth Action Fund, a charity dedicated to transforming the lives of young people in Scotland.

The whisky

Distilled and aged at Old Pulteney’s windswept home in Wick on the far north Scottish coast, this whisky captures an authentic maritime character that is unparalleled. Old Pulteney Polaris has been carefully matured for four decades in American oak casks with a final seven years spent resting in a single first-fill Spanish oak butt.

Selected for its elegantly complex and perfectly balanced character, this exceptional whisky boasts complex aromas of sea spray that the Maritime Malt is renowned for. On the palate, delicate vanilla and sweet cinnamon pastry come to the fore with a smooth, fine-textured taste featuring Scottish tablet and dark chocolate, ending with a finish of clotted cream. A 1.5 litre bottle with an ABV of 43.6%, the Lot will include a 100ml tasting sample.

The bottle

Honouring the industrial craftsmanship behind each drop of Old Pulteney, the Polaris bottle has been expertly designed and crafted in partnership with local artisans including Tain-based glass merchant Glasstorm to symbolize and celebrate the whisky’s coastal Scottish home. A deep blue glass bottle, represents the crashing waves of the Caithness coast, with intricate inciso cuts creating a rippled effect around the glassware. Caithness slate encases the bottle, symbolising the enduring cliffs found on this part of Scotland’s northerly coastline, and the bottle’s smooth front allows the luxurious mahogany hues of the whisky to shine through. Threads of Caithness silver run along the bottom of the dramatic slate structure to mimic the motion of waves and are beautifully intertwined with cords of copper.

Renowned whisky expert, Dave Broom, praises its remarkable taste: ‘This deep amber whisky opens with a captivating nose of luxurious stone fruits, citrus zest, and a complex evolution toward oxidative notes like medlar and cob nut, lifted by the sensation of a cool seashore breeze. The palate is thick and waxy, mingling soft, late-harvest fruit with cedar-spiced tannins and a hint of salinity, evoking a windswept clifftop. A splash of water reveals greater mineral depth and incense-like spice, while the finish sees the return of fruit after the saltiness fades – mature and balanced.’ 

Award-winning whisky writer, Jonny McCormick, further compliments the whisky’s incredible flavour profile: ‘Old Pulteney Polaris glows rich amber with burnished gold highlights. The first wave of aromas opens with a bold coastal nose of sea spray, molasses cake, nutmeg, and deep oak, before revealing layers of vanilla, espresso foam, and hints of baked apple and peppermint. On the palate, it’s silky and vibrant, with Scottish tablet, citrus peel, and a rolling wave of grilled pineapple, cherry cake, and toasted spice, all carried by a mineral backbone. The finish is indulgent and lingering, merging dark chocolate and coffee with soft oak, clotted cream, and a final lift of white chocolate and nutmeg.’

Fiona Kennie, Marketing Director at International Beverage, said: ‘We are exceptionally proud to be sharing Old Pulteney Polaris with the word today, a project that has been a real labour of love for our team and the skilled designers and local makers in Caithness who have turned our vision into such a magnificent reality. Charity and making a difference in our community is at the heart of our business, so we are very excited to follow the progress of Polaris at this year’s Distillers One of One auction, where we hope our contribution will raise as much money as possible for such an important cause. And for whisky lovers, this is an absolute treasure and a fitting release to mark the countdown to Pulteney Distillery’s 200^th milestone next year, when we will have more exciting new releases with rarity, craftsmanship and Old Pulteney’s authentic maritime character to share.’ 

To register interest in this auction, visit the Distillers’ One of One website.

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About International Beverage

About International Beverage International Beverage is the international arm of Thai Beverage Public Limited Company. The premium spirits company’s portfolio is led by a range of high-quality brands including Old Pulteney single malt Scotch whisky, Hankey Bannister blended Scotch whisky, Caorunn Gin, PRAKAAN single malt whisky and Phraya Rum from Thailand, Larsen Cognac, and Cardrona spirits and liqueurs.

A certified Great Place to Work, International Beverage’s success is shaped by its 700-strong team based across the business network of nine global sites spanning the UK, France, New Zealand and Greater China, following the company’s recent acquisition of Asiaeuro International Beverage (AIB). For more information please visit www.interbevgroup.com

About The Distillers One of One® Auction

One of One® and Distillers One of One® are registered trademarks of The Distillers’ Charity

The Distillers One of One Auction is a biennial series of ultra-rare whisky auctions. The Auctions have raised a total of £4.3 million for charitable purposes since 2021 and uniquely, 100% of the fundraising goes to grant making, with 90% of that amount going to the Youth Action Fund and 10% going to The Distillers’ Charity for its general charitable purposes.

With a total of eighty-one unique lots created across the past two auctions, 37 of which broke world sales records for the distilleries in question, the Distillers One of One has earned its reputation as a once-in-a-lifetime experience for collectors. Each lot is imbued with the spirit of craftsmanship and exclusivity, representing the pinnacle of Scotch whisky. No two bottles are the same, and no lot will ever be recreated – a powerful draw for the most discerning collectors.

The Distillers One of One® is a trading name of The Distillers’ Ventures Limited, a company registered in England & Wales under company number 13264121 and registered office at 1 The Sanctuary, Westminster, London SW1P 3JT

Tasting Notes

 Dave Broom

Dave Broom is a freelance writer specialising in spirits since 1995 and was a contributing editor to Whisky Magazine – one of the world’s leading whisky publications – until 201X. An award-winning writer, Dave is the author of a number of books including ‘The World Atlas of Whisky’, now in its third edition. Having built an international following, he is now actively involved in whisky education.

Colour: Deep amber.

Nose: Deep, oily/waxy and even slightly resinous. Immediately, there’s great concentration of luscious fruits: baked peach, apricot, red apple cut with a zesty mix of orange oil and fresh ginger. Layered and chewy (some toffee). The aromas continue to deepen and become more strange and oxidative: bletted medlar, cob nut, old-style cobbler’s workshop, but then given lift by a gorse/whin freshness and the sensation of a cool seashore breeze. Driven by distillate and time, not wood. A gorgeous, old style.

Palate: Thick, waxy texture. Palate-clinging, all fats, sealing wax, late harvest soft fruits with that touch of decay to them. This is immediately contrasted with a jag of the citrus seen on the nose. The fruits become compressed as the oils build, there’s a touch of rabbit glue, while the wood adds silky tannins and its own aromatic, cedary qualities. Things remain soft and flowing before some light salinity tingles on the sides of the tongue. A clifftop walk in a stiff breeze. Lovely balance.

While water is probably best kept on the side to refresh the palate, a drop or two increases the oxidised elements, adding in light sandalwood incense. Now it is more open, more mineralic, a thrilling mix of acidity, toasted wood and savouriness. Mature, wise with a wildness to it.

Finish: The saltiness fades and the fruits return.

Jonny McCormick

Jonny McCormick has been writing about whisky for 20 years and is Contributing Editor for Whisky Advocate magazine (M. Shanken Communications Inc.), the largest spirits title in the United States. He judges the Whisky Advocate Top 20 in New York each year and has reviewed more than 2,000 whiskies as a member of their tasting panel. He was made a Keeper of the Quaich in 2013, and co-wrote Whisky Opus (DK, 2024) with Gavin D. Smith.

 ‘Rich amber with burnished gold highlights. The first wave of aromas breaks from the glass to invigorate the senses with sea spray, molasses cake, nutmeg, leather, oak char, and cacao. Like plunging your nose deep inside the cask, notes of ozone, vanilla pod, resinous oak, Brazil nut, and espresso foam emerge, backed with hints of baked apple, barmbrack, and peppermint. It’s a perfect fusion of the elements, bringing together the heart of the ocean with a heart of oak. With hallmarks of great maturity, such surefooted and memorable olfactory pleasures cannot be rushed.

‘This dram dances on the tongue, silky smooth and fine-textured, a melange of Scottish tablet, soft oak, and vibrant, tangy citrus peel, teasing the taste buds with little bursts of fruit that ebb and flow amid a rolling tide of ocean-lashed oak. Roasted citrus notes evolve, anchored by a firm minerality that enriches the flavour, plotting a course between grilled pineapple, cherry and almond cake, and a hint of gingersnap, before gliding into a deep pool of dark chocolate, coffee, supple oak, and chopped nuts, and sinking into a satisfying finish of clotted cream, white chocolate, and nutmeg.’

Equinox & Solstice Summer Edition 2025 Glen Ord 8 years old

This year’s Summer edition of Equinox & Solstice is a rich and delicious 8 year old Ord, bottled as always at this series’ trademark dramming strength of 48.5%. We made this by marrying together two refill hogsheads of 2017 Glen Ord. The result is a surprisingly rich, sweet and honeyed dram, with a good waxy highland backbone and juicy fruity character. Perfect for summer sipping or powering up your highballs!

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Isle of Harris is an exciting addition to our Party Sourced portfolio. From the Hebridean Islands, Isle of Harris is the first distillery and founded for community. The spirits are generous with quality and expressive flavors. Exceptionally crafted and a must for any bar enthusiast.

Medium peated, to evoke the gentle whiff of village fires, it combines spirit drawn from both bourbon and sherry barrels in careful balance. Complex and full of Isle of Harris character. The first legal whisky from the Isle of Harris. The Hearach single malt whisky was made using soft Outer Hebridean waters from the Abhainn Cnoc a ’Charrain, which runs over the oldest rocks on earth, and 100% Scottish Concerto barley that was lightly peated. This Scotch also benefits from a long fermentation that runs for up to five days, as well as maturation for at least five years in three cask types, Fino butts, first-fill bourbon, and oloroso sherry casks. The island’s unique climate will also play a big role in the profile of The Hearach, which is bottled without chill-filtration or any additional coloring.

INTRODUCING NEW KI ONE

We were delighted to introduce Korea’s first single malt to the UK in August 2024 and now we have three new exciting releases in stock. Each has its own distinct personality. Tiger is sweet and fruit-forward, aged in sherry and wine casks, Unicorn leans smoky and earthy thanks to peated malt, and Eagle showcases that distillery character through its use of bourbon and new-oak.

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The Good Dram Show – Episode 602 ‘West Midlands Distillery’

Welcome to a very special episode of the show, in which I’ll be taking a look at the inaugural single malt whisky releases from the West Midlands Distillery. The Good Dram Show with Chris Goodrum Episode 602 – Mother Know’s Best…!     Filmed in The Study Nottingham

Featuring

West Midlands Distillery Inaugural Release – First Fill Bourbon Cask 52.1%
West Midlands Distillery Inaugural Release – Bourbon Quarter Cask 53.8%
West Midlands Distillery Inaugural Release – Caribbean Rum Cask 53.2%
West Midlands Distillery Inaugural Release – Oloroso Quarter Cask 53.9%
West Midlands Distillery Inaugural Release – The Matriarch 51.9%

www.westmidlandsdistillery.co.uk