Glenmorangie 'X' Scotch Whisky
Glenmorangie 'X' Scotch Whisky is the Highland distillery's first single malt crafted specifically for mixing — 40% ABV, 750ml, matured in ex-bourbon casks with a portion finished in new charred American oak for extra sweetness and body. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.
- ABV: 40% (80 proof)
- Size: 750ml
- Age: No age statement
- Cask: Ex-bourbon American oak; finished in new charred oak
- Origin: Glenmorangie Distillery, Tain, Scottish Highlands (created with leading bartenders; launched 2021)
The Single Malt Made for Mixing
Director of Whisky Creation Dr. Bill Lumsden designed X to challenge the cocktail world head-on: a sweeter, richer single malt with the backbone to stand up to mixers, developed in consultation with top international bartenders. The ex-bourbon maturation keeps the classic Glenmorangie house style — fragrant, honeyed, floral — while the new-char-oak finish adds vanilla and citrus depth. It earned 90 points in Jim Murray's Whisky Bible 2024.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Lusciously freewheeling — succulent pear, vanilla, honeysuckle and oranges. Palate: A delicious extravaganza of flavour, from swirls of orange sherbet to bursts of crème brûlée, drizzled with chocolate fudge. Finish: Long, wonderfully rich and sweet, with a fresher, fruitier lift — citrus, baked apple and spice.
How to Enjoy
This is the bottle built for long drinks. Try the X Highball — X over ice with tonic or soda — or the X Swizzle, an X Tonic (50ml X, 75ml tonic) with crushed ice. It also takes cola, ginger beer or iced lemon tea happily. Neat works too, as an easy everyday dram. Explore the rest of the Scotch whisky shelf at Del Mesa Liquor, or browse everything from Glenmorangie — including the distillery's classic Highland single malts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Glenmorangie X made for? It was created specifically for mixing — a sweeter, richer single malt designed to hold its own in highballs and long drinks while still sipping smoothly neat.
How strong is Glenmorangie X? It is bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof), the distillery's classic strength, in a 750ml bottle.
What does Glenmorangie X taste like? Pear, vanilla and orange on the nose; orange sherbet, crème brûlée and chocolate fudge on the palate; a long, rich, sweet finish.
Crack the code on Scotch cocktails — order Glenmorangie 'X' online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA, and start mixing.