Glenmorangie Signet Scotch Whisky
Glenmorangie Signet Scotch Whisky is the distillery's flagship prestige malt — a no-age-statement Highland single malt at 46% ABV (92 proof), created by Dr. Bill Lumsden from a marriage of two unique barleys: heavily roasted "chocolate" malt barley, distilled just once a year in Glenmorangie's giraffe-high copper stills, and single-estate Cadboll barley grown on the distillery's own farm. The whisky rests in bourbon casks for creaminess, sherry casks for sweetness and virgin charred oak for spice, balanced with some of the oldest and rarest stocks the distillery owns. A 750mL bottle. Order Scotch whisky online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 46% (92 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Age: No age statement (includes some of the distillery's oldest stocks)
- Origin: Tain, Scottish Highlands — Glenmorangie Distillery
- Production: Chocolate malt + Cadboll estate barley; bourbon, sherry and virgin oak casks; non chill-filtered
The Chocolate Malt Experiment
Chocolate malt is a brewer's ingredient — the stuff of stouts and porters — and Glenmorangie is the only Scotch distillery working with it at this scale, distilling a single annual run that lends Signet its signature mocha-and-espresso depth. The name comes from the Hilton of Cadboll Stone, a Pictish carving from around 800 AD found near the distillery. Named Whisky of the Year at the 2016 International Whisky Competition, it is Dr. Bill Lumsden's "lifetime's experience" in a bottle. Explore Glenmorangie's full range or compare prestige malts with top-shelf American whiskeys at a similar summit.
Tasting Notes
Official Glenmorangie copy: coffee, ginger and cinnamon melting into dark chocolate and tiramisu, with dark toffee, crystallized orange peel and rich fruit cake on the nose; a velvet explosion of crackling spices around bitter mocha and dark chocolate, toasted hazelnuts and mellow butterscotch on the palate; mocha and spice with cappuccino and amaretto on the finish, closing on chocolate-coated raisins and orange.
How to Enjoy
Neat, slowly — this is a whisky that evolves in the glass over an hour. The mocha depth pairs beautifully with dark chocolate truffles or an espresso martini's more serious cousin: an after-dinner pour, full stop.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is chocolate malt whisky? Whisky distilled from heavily roasted "chocolate" malt barley — the same roasted barley used in stouts — giving Signet its distinctive mocha and espresso character. Glenmorangie distills it just once a year.
How old is Glenmorangie Signet? It carries no age statement, but the blend includes some of the oldest and rarest casks in the distillery's warehouses.
What does "Signet" refer to? The Hilton of Cadboll Stone, a Pictish carved stone from around 800 AD discovered near the distillery.
A once-a-year spirit, decades in the making — buy Glenmorangie Signet online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.