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Glenmorangie 1972 22 Years Single Malt Whisky

Glenmorangie 1972

Glenmorangie

Highlands · United Kingdom

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Whisky Information

Age
22 years
ABV
46%
Volume
750 ml
Category
Single Malt Whisky
Distillery
Glenmorangie
Distillation Year
09.10.1972
Bottling Year
28.11.1994
Cask Types
American Oak

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Lowest Price:£1,350.00(2026-05-01)

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Glenmorangie, renowned for its pioneering spirit in Scotch whisky innovation, has challenged conventional wisdom regarding yeast's role in flavor development. While the industry traditionally attributes 70% of whisky character to the cask and 30% to the new make spirit, Dr. Bill Lumsden, Head of Distilling & Whisky Creation, believes yeast contributes significantly more to the final profile. Holding a PhD in microbial physiology and fermentation science, Dr. Lumsden initiated a groundbreaking yeast experimentation program a decade ago, seeking wild yeast strains beyond commercial varieties. This led to Allta (Gaelic for 'wild'), a unique single malt created using wild yeast harvested from barley fields near the distillery. Released in February 2019 at 8.5 years old and 51.2% ABV, Allta represents the distillery's commitment to exploring terroir and fermentation's impact on flavor. The distillery's production capabilities are expanding significantly with new equipment including a 10-ton full-lauter mash tun and 12 stainless steel washbacks, scheduled for commissioning in December 2019. This upgrade will increase annual capacity to 7.2 million liters of pure alcohol. Glenmorangie's core portfolio features the flagship 10 Year Old and 18 Year Old expressions, while the 25 Year Old has been discontinued. The wood finish collection includes three distinctive bottlings: Quinta Ruban, now aged 14 years in port pipes ranging from 225-liter barriques to 670-liter pipes; Lasanta, a 12-year-old matured in 75% Oloroso and 25% Pedro Ximénez sherry casks; and Nectar d'Or, finished in Sauternes wine barrels. Signet, featuring 20% chocolate malt in its mash bill, has been elevated to the core range. The annual Private Edition series, launched in 2009 with Sonnalta PX, showcases experimental cask finishes and innovative production techniques, with Allta being the latest release. For the travel retail channel, the Legends series offers exclusive expressions including Duthac (bourbon, PX sherry, and toasted virgin oak), Tayne (Amontillado sherry casks), and Cadboll (bourbon casks finished in Champagne and Burgundy wine casks). Recent limited releases include a 16-year-old single cask bottling in 2018, followed by the Grand Vintage Malt 1991 in spring 2019, a complex vatting of ex-Oloroso sherry casks, ex-Burgundy casks, and new toasted oak. In July 2019, Glenmorangie debuted its first distillery-exclusive single cask (#1784, 16 years old), with three additional cask releases planned.
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Tasting Notes & Reviews

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Whiskyspace Notes 2357

Whiskyspace Notes 2357

Jul 6, 2026, 19:07:18

Just poured a dram and got a bright gold hue, nose of meadows honey, acacia honey and a hint of liquorice wood, with overripe apples and very ripe gooseberries sneaking in. There's a buttery butterscotch touch, a dash of citrus zest and a subtle beeswax warmth. The palate feels rather long, nicely balanced, with crumbles of speculoos and a faint Meursaulty oak note, finishing on dandelions and quinces. 46% ABV gives it a gentle kick, lovely floral yet firm vibe. 😊

Whiskyspace Notes 2291

Whiskyspace Notes 2291

Jul 4, 2026, 22:06:43

Blimey, this is absolutely belting 🥃 First you get that thick meadows honey and beeswax on the nose, then that floral yet firm pop of mirabelles and overripe apples, with a lovely meady, almost Meursaulty stone fruit whiff too? Oh and those crumbles of speculoos are so moreish, like dunking a biccy in your cuppa. The 46% ABV is really powerful but not a bit harsh, then soft early grey and soft liquorice come through, followed by that wonderful floralness, floral once again with hints of dandelion and pansies, plus sweet quince nectars. The finish is rather long, leaves that warm gold, lingering floral yet firm aftertaste that just coats your mouth. Absolute belter with a Sunday afternoon biscuit dunk, no notes 😌

Whiskyspace Notes 2101

Whiskyspace Notes 2101

Jun 27, 2026, 04:40:02

🥃 刚倒了一杯慢慢啜,闻着就very fragrant,pansies和dandelions的wonderful floralness混着meadows honey的甜,还有acacia的lighter honeys的清甜,飘着nectars的香气,只有tiny tad oaky的American oak感,一点都不突兀。 喝起来先是very ripe gooseberries、mirabelles和quinces的果酸,混着点citrus的清鲜,接着是butterscotch的甜,还有mead的醇厚感,平衡得excellently balanced,46%的度数做着一点都不冲。 咽了之后尾韵rather long,带着liquorice wood的味,整体floral yet firm的感觉,嘴里还留着点biscuits混着overripe apples的甜香,还有点crumbles of speculoos的暖甜,混着点early grey的茶香和soft liquorice的柔,带点beeswax的丝滑感,太舒服了🥂

Whiskyspace Notes 2045

Whiskyspace Notes 2045

Jun 25, 2026, 23:57:55

Right, this one's got a real lovely golden colour in the glass 🍯 First thing I get is all these meadow flowers - dandelions, pansies, a bit of that wonderful floralness just floating about. Then comes the honey, like proper meadows honey mixed with lighter acacia stuff and a touch of beeswax. Fruit-wise it's all these mirabelles and overripe apples, maybe some quinces too? There's a citrusy zing underneath that keeps it fresh. And oh, a bit of that Early Grey tea note with soft liquorice creeping in - quite nice actually. The butterscotch and speculoos crumbles come through next, giving it a lovely sweet warmth. Tiny tad oaky from the American oak casks, but it doesn't overpower anything. Really powerful stuff at 46% though, proper warming. Finale hangs around rather long, with this Meursaulty quality and more nectars and gooseberries coming through. Floral yet firm, if that makes sense 😄 Honestly could sit with this one for a while. Really well put together.

Whiskyspace Notes 1775

Whiskyspace Notes 1775

Jun 23, 2026, 11:49:04

一打开杯子就闻到好多花香,真的非常fragrant,有点伯爵茶和软甘草的味道。 喝起来感觉平衡得真好,有点像好的Meursault白葡萄酒。能尝到熟透的黄香李和鹅莓的甜味,还有点像黄油饼干碎屑在嘴里化开。 蜂蜜和花蜜的甜香很明显,带着点甘草木和蒲公英的清新草本感。 尾韵很长,能喝到点柑橘的明亮和金色的蜂蜜光泽。

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