1979 Vintage Whisky

Whisky in times of uncertainty

The year 1979 was marked by the Iranian Revolution and the subsequent hostage crisis, affecting global geopolitics and oil prices.

Despite the uncertain times, the whisky industry saw innovations in maturation techniques. Glenmorangie was at the forefront of this, experimenting with various types of oak casks for aging, an approach that has been influential in defining modern Scotch whisky profiles. Older Glenmorangie bottles from around this era have seen significant appreciation and are highly sought after by collectors.
The increasing use of ex-bourbon casks became more mainstream, influencing the flavors and characteristics of Scotch whisky for years to come. For collectors, whisky from 1979 reflects a period of innovative maturation against a backdrop of global uncertainty.