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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Quite simply the most wonderful malt that I have ever tasted.
I tried this at the Whiskibar in Edinburgh on Burns Night 2017. There were 3 other accompanying quality whiskies, but this was by far the best. A very warm and chocolate taste that lingered sweetly in my mouth for quite some time. That's why I'm online, buying a bottle right now.
Never enjoyed opening a Christmas present so much since i was a kid :D Beautiful bottle & package, But an even more beautiful aroma wafted through the air once the bottle was opened. This malt may not be to everyone's taste, But i love it & it now ranks as the best malt that i've ever tasted. Smooth yet punchy & oh so mouthwatering !!! There's coffee, chocolate,sherry & dark fruits plus an oily smoothness feeling as it moves around the mouth. A Fantastic dram indeed !!!
Worth every penny...and more
I've had most of the Glenmoragie iterations and have been very partial to the Nectar D'Or but the Signet is in a special category. I first tasted this at a Whiskey Tasting on a Disney Cruise if you can believe it. They were giving generous pours of different whiskeys but this was just the best of the bunch. This has a big smooth mouthfeel with loads of flavor. No bite at all. I taste some chocolate and caramel and this has a long smooth finish. Here is North Carolina the State controls the liquor stores so the price here was $180 for it. I bought it for my 70th birthday - what the hell!! I'll buy it again. Try it, you won't regret it.
