Glenmorangie
Scotland
Single Malt
This superb Glenmorangie was created with a marriage of whiskies produced from two unique types of malted barley: a single estate Cadboll variety and malted chocolate barley, which is better known as a basis for craft beers.
The Signet was distilled twice through Glenmorangie's copper-pot stills, by a team of 16 distillers known as the 'Sixteen Men of Tain'. It was subsequently matured in bespoke American virgin oak casks before it was bottled at 46%, and received no chill-filtration.
While it carries no-age-statement, there is said to be an element of some of the distillery's oldest and rarest stocks, ranging from 35 to 40 years old, in this Highland single malt.
The Signet won Whisky of the Year in 2016, and this edition takes it name from the ornate square design that adorns most Glenmorangie bottles. The signet itself originated from the Hilton of Cadboll Stone, a Pictish artefact that dates back to around the year 800 AD.
The nose begins with chocolate raisins and sugared mixed peels. Toasted spices, bread and butter pudding and golden syrup complement these aromas, while a note of Angostura bitters lingers beneath.
Sweet, syrupy cinnamon and drying malt lead, before a suggestion of Terry's Chocolate Orange rises. A hint of lime rind is present, as are lychees and dates. The backdrop is filled with tobacco leaves and freshly roasted espresso beans, with a little honey-roasted cashew.
The finish dries and becomes pleasantly rubbery, as a touch of truffle oil emerges.
Utterly superb.
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...among the best...
Tonight's nightcap was a dram of "Glenmorangie Signet". The taste was mildly chocolately with hints of citrus. Easy drinking and nice to let sit on the tongue. Though I smelled more of a chocolate the description says espresso like notes on the nose. Like the other Glenmorangies I've tried it fits in the description of a dessert whisky. The whole experience is smooth and refined. It is going on my list of bottles to get and keep in reserve.
My wife really does not like scotch. This Xmas I purchased two bottles of Signet, one for me and one to hide from my wife so I wouldn't get in shit from her for spending so much on scotch. After Xmas dinner I cracked the Signet. The review's below are right on the mark. My wife tried it and now I hide the other bottle for a new reason. A MUST TRY...
This is very substantial on the palate. A beautifully round, creamy dram. However, do not dismiss the 18 Year Old, which I believe is equally as enjoyable in its own right for a little more than half the cost.
This has to be one of the smoothest whiskies out there. Perhaps a bit too subtle for the price. But theres no doubt the flavours come through and the nose is awesome, like a form of fruity toffee. The chocolate element is a bit of myth for me mind, more of a sherry influence (dried fruit)"not so much oranges though,if any?" , with hints of caramel and vanilla. Would definately recommend and can understand why alot of people would enjoy this over your standard range, younger whiskey.
