Glenmorangie shines a dazzling new light on its infinitely delicious 18 Year Old – Scotch Whisky News
Glenmorangie shines a dazzling new light on its
infinitely delicious 18 Years Old
— Endlessly complex Glenmorangie Infinita is reimagined with luxurious new look —
Glenmorangie today celebrates the infinite deliciousness of its award-winning 18-year-old whisky with a bold new look and evocative name. Shining a brilliant new light on its luxury flagship, the Highland single malt Scotch whisky showcases the limitless flavours of Glenmorangie Infinita 18 Years Old. With elegant floral notes threaded through honey, dried-fruit depths and subtle spiciness, this single malt is regarded by its creator as his most complex and beautifully balanced whisky.
Led by renowned Director of Whisky Creation Dr Bill Lumsden, Glenmorangie’s whisky makers are endlessly imaginative on their mission to dream up delicious whiskies. And many years ago, intent on creating the quintessential Glenmorangie, Dr Bill first brought The Infinita to life. Fragrant and multi-layered, his favourite whisky has been delighting the experts ever since, winning dozens of top accolades.
The Infinita begins with Glenmorangie’s silky, fruity spirit, crafted using water from its mineral-rich water source, The Tarlogie Springs. It is distilled in Glenmorangie’s giraffe-high stills, whose height allows more space for taste and aroma. For the first 15 years, this whisky rests in hand-selected American oak bourbon casks. Then, a portion is transferred into Oloroso sherry casks for three more years. Once 18 years have passed, Dr Bill reunites them in a single malt so infinitely complex it brings a wondrous new flavour experience with every sip. You might scent honeyed notes rippling across pools of caramelised orange. Or taste gardens of jasmine and lemon blossom, touched by the breeze. Or a rhapsody of warm, figgy richness and orange marmalade depths, warmed with a gentle spiciness.
The whisky’s limitless deliciousness is stunningly reflected in vibrant new packaging to be rolled out around the world from November 2023. The bold blue hue of its gift box is threaded with luxurious linework, which curves into a beautiful infinity symbol. And on the whisky’s distinctively elegant bottle, the label glows with a rich copper tone – a tribute to Glenmorangie’s signature copper stills.
Dr Bill Lumsden said: “For me, Glenmorangie Infinita encapsulates every element of our house style in perfect harmony and is our most deliciously complex creation. A favourite with whisky lovers old and new, it seamlessly unites subtle sherry-cask hints and woody notes from its great age, with our Distillery’s signature soft and fruity character. The result is a beautifully balanced single malt so multi-layered, it’s as if you are drinking a different whisky every time.
“There are aromas of honey, vanilla, narcissus and jasmine, and tastes of figs, dates, nuts, gentle spices and more. Fans of Glenmorangie 18 Years Old can rest assured that our wondrous whisky is unchanged. I’m sure they’ll agree that, as its new name suggests, Glenmorangie Infinita is deliciousness without end.”
Glenmorangie The Infinita is now available in the UK at Glenmorangie.com and on Amazon, RRP: £130.
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TASTING NOTES
Glenmorangie Infinita 18 Years Old is bottled at 43% ABV
Colour: Honeyed gold.
Nose: Tangy, caramelised citrus-fruit aromas combine with a complex floral fragrance – a blend of honeysuckle, narcissus and jasmine.
Taste: A soft, oily texture gives way to flavours of nuts and spices, with notes of dates, figs and a hint of wood smoke.
Finish: Long and infinitely enticing, as the sweetness of dried fruit and dryness of Oloroso sherry develop.
RRP: £130
About Glenmorangie Infinita 18 Years Old:
This celebrated whisky has its origins in the 18-year-old single malt Glenmorangie first created more than 30 years ago. That deeply sherried whisky was subtly transformed by Dr Bill Lumsden after he joined the Distillery in 1995. It has been adored by whisky lovers and industry experts ever since, being awarded with 23 global awards since 2011. In his quest to create the most complex and beautifully balanced Glenmorangie, Dr Bill ages the whisky in hand-selected American oak bourbon casks for 15 years. Then, a portion is transferred into Oloroso sherry casks for three more years. He reunites them after 18 years. Glenmorangie now celebrates and presents the whisky’s wondrous and endless tastes in a new light, renaming it The Infinita to reflect its infinite deliciousness.
The packaging changes include a bold blue gift box, vibrantly coloured to catapult the whisky into Glenmorangie’s wondrous world. Its luxurious linework depicts an infinity symbol – a nod to the whisky’s name and limitless flavours. On the back, are the whisky’s tasting notes and the signature of its creator, Dr Bill Lumsden. When the box is opened, the inner is a tantalising orange – a delicious surprise in Glenmorangie’s signature colour. The bottle has a subtly smaller label, allowing the single malt’s wondrous hue to speak for itself. Its copper closure reflects Glenmorangie’s towering copper stills, while a swirl to discover in the base of the bottle, is inspired by the Distillery’s water source, the Tarlogie Spring. In order to increase its sustainability, Glenmorangie has designed the gift box from one material for easier recycling. Meanwhile, the brand has reduced the weight of this whisky’s bottle by 12%, to further reduce its carbon emissions.
From 2011 to 2023, Glenmorangie’s 18 year old expression has won 23 industry awards, including:
- IWSC Gold Best in Class, Gold Outstanding, and Gold (multiple times)
- San Francisco Spirits Competition: Double Gold and Gold (multiple times)
- World Whiskies Best Highland Single Malt (2015)
- ISC Gold (multiple times)
- IWC Gold (2017)
- IWC Best Single Malt Scotch 18 Year Old (2021)
About Glenmorangie:
Glenmorangie’s whisky makers use endless imagination and five key ingredients – wood, water, barley, yeast and time – to dream up delicious single malt whiskies. They’ve been honing their craft for more than 175 years. They create a delicate and fruity spirit in stills as tall as a giraffe to allow for more taste and aroma. Led by Director of Whisky Creation Dr Bill Lumsden, this crackerjack crew are on a mission to bring new flavours and possibilities to the world of single malt.
Glenmorangie celebrates the joy of delicious single malt in every part of its universe, from its boutique hotel Glenmorangie House to its colourful brand campaign, shot by famed photographer Miles Aldridge. With its tagline “It’s kind of delicious and wonderful”, Glenmorangie invites whisky lovers old and new to see themselves in Glenmorangie’s world.
About Dr Bill Lumsden:
Dr Bill Lumsden’s favourite phrase is “What if?”. And throughout more than 25 years with Glenmorangie, the Distillery’s Creative Director has challenged himself and his team to take whatever captures their imaginations and turn it into whisky – be that the magic of a walk in the woods (A Tale of the Forest) the joy of a cake moment (Glenmorangie A Tale of Cake) a rich and intense coffee (Glenmorangie Signet) and more. With a PhD in biochemistry and decades of experience, Dr Bill has all the skills needed to bring these ideas to life. Already, he has earned the admiration of his peers many times over. For instance, he has taken his place in the Icons of Whisky Hall of Fame. He has won the International Whisky Competition’s award for Master Distiller of the Year more times than anyone else. And he has been named Master Blender/Distiller of the Year by the International Spirits Challenge twice.
Responsible Drinking:
The Glenmorangie Company advocates responsible drinking and suggests that drinkerssavour Glenmorangie whiskies in moderation and in line with recommended daily guidelinesfor alcohol consumption.
