Glenmorangie The Infinita 18 Year Old Scotch Whisky

Glenmorangie The Infinita 18 Year Old Scotch Whisky is a 43% ABV (86 proof), 750mL Highland single malt aged a full 18 years — 15 years in American oak bourbon casks, with a portion then spending the final three years in Oloroso sherry casks before the two are reunited. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.

• ABV: 43% (86 proof)
• Size: 750mL
• Age: 18 years
• Casks: American oak bourbon casks (15 years), with a portion finished with three further years in Oloroso sherry casks
• Style: Single malt Scotch whisky
• Origin: Glenmorangie Distillery, Tain, Highland, Scotland

The Infinita: The 18 Year Old, Renamed and Unchanged

The Infinita is the new name for the whisky long sold as Glenmorangie 18 Years Old — the expression formerly labelled "Extremely Rare." Whisky maker Dr Bill Lumsden is clear that the liquid itself is unchanged: the rename, the copper label and the vibrant blue presentation box with its infinity symbol simply give Glenmorangie's most complex core whisky the name he believes it always deserved. Distilled in the tallest stills in Scotland — the distillery's famous "giraffe-high" stills at Tain — it is the house style at full maturity. Explore the Glenmorangie collection, more Scotch whisky, and the wider whiskey shelves at Del Mesa.

Tasting Notes

Rich, rounded and sweet on the nose, with dried fruit and a complex floral fragrance — honey, vanilla, narcissus and jasmine. The palate balances honey, malt and flowery notes as rich figs and dates emerge, with nuts, gentle spice and a hint of wood smoke in the background; honeyed caramelised orange and orange marmalade run through it. The finish is long and enticing, the sweetness of dried fruit over the subtle dryness of Oloroso nuttiness.

How to Enjoy

Neat in a tulip glass, given a few minutes to open — each sip seems to show a different layer, which is rather the point of the name. A few drops of water lift the jasmine and lemon blossom if you want the floral side forward.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Infinita the same whisky as Glenmorangie 18 Years Old? Yes — The Infinita is the renamed 18 Year Old (formerly "Extremely Rare"). Dr Bill Lumsden confirms the whisky is unchanged; only the name and packaging are new.

How is The Infinita matured? For 15 years in American oak bourbon casks, after which a portion spends the final three years in Oloroso sherry casks before the two parts are married back together at 18 years.

What does "Infinita" refer to? The endless kaleidoscope of flavours in the glass — Glenmorangie describes a whisky so multi-layered it seems to show something new with every sip.

What is the ABV and size? 43% ABV (86 proof), 750mL.

Eighteen years, two cask journeys, one infinity symbol on the box — order Glenmorangie The Infinita online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.