Whisky maker Bill Lumsden is known for his imaginative approach which has led Highland distillery Glenmorangie to produce whiskies which express all kinds of aromas and flavours. Infinita was made to embody them all and showcase the innovative way that Glenmo makes single malt Scotch whisky.
Infinita was initially matured in American white oak bourbon barrels, before a portion was moved to oloroso sherry barrels for further years of maturation. The remaining portion continued its aging in the bourbon barrels, before the two were married together again after completing the 18-year maturation process. The single malt was then bottled at 43% ABV.
Nose:
Honey, flamed orange peel, jasmine, and bonfire smoke.
Palate:
Citrus blossom, caramel, dried fruit, and oak char.
Finish:
Marmalade and figs.
The Infinity Spritz
Light, refreshing, and oh so easy to make, The Infinity Spritz never fails.
Prep
3 mins
Serves
1 person
Ingredients
Method
Garnish
1 Jasmine flower
The Infinite Old Fashioned
A twist on a classic that utilises ingredients which highlight and complement the whisky’s flavour.
Prep
3 mins
Serves
1 person
Ingredients
Syrup Method
Cocktail Method
COCKTAIL Ingredients
35ml Glenmorangie 18YO The Infinita
40ml Jasmine Tea Honey Cordial
10ml Oloroso Sherry
2 Dashes orange bitters
Syrup ingredients
100ml Jasmine tea
50g Orange blossom honey
Garnish
1 Dehydrated fig
The Key to Infinity
Great ingredients and a top whisky at its centre is The Key to Infinity, and beyond…
Prep
3 mins
Serves
1 person
Ingredients
Syrup Method
Cocktail Method
COCKTAIL Ingredients
40ml Glenmorangie 18YO The Infinita
10ml Spiced Fig Liqueur
2ml Date syrup
2 Dashes burlesque bitters
Syrup ingredients
2 tbsp Fig jam
30ml Pimento dram
Garnish
An orange twist
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Here’s how Dr Bill Lumsden – Glenmorangie’s multi-award-winning whisky maker – describes Infinita…
“With each sip, a different flavour greets you. Find honeyed notes rippling across pools of caramelised orange. Or gardens of jasmine and lemon blossom, touched by the breeze. Or a rhapsody of warm figgy richness and orange marmalade depths, brushed by wisps of campfire smoke…”
Glenmorangie has been honing the craft of dreaming up new whiskies from five key ingredients – wood, water, barley, yeast and time – for 180 years. Its signature house style is a delicate and fruity spirit, created in stills as tall as an adult giraffe and harnessed by director of whisky creation Dr Bill Lumsden. Working hand-in-hand with Gillian Macdonald, The Glenmorangie Company’s master blender and head of whisky creation, the whisky creation team asks itself “What if?” then challenges itself to take whatever captures their imaginations and turn it into gold.
