Glenmorangie Signet is a distinctive, non-age-stated single malt from the Highlands that stands out for its innovative approach to whisky making. Crafted using a unique mash bill with around 20% roasted "chocolate" malted barley and enriched with distillates up to 30+ years old, it's matured in custom American white oak and oloroso sherry casks. This experimental use of chocolate malt gives Signet its bold, dessert-style profile that whisky enthusiasts describe as "chocolate-covered coffee beans" with an overwhelmingly decadent character that sets it apart from traditional Highland expressions.
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ABV: 46%
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Style: Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
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Age Statement: Non-age-stated (contains distillates up to 30+ years)
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Special Process: 20% roasted chocolate malted barley in mash bill
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Maturation: Custom American white oak and oloroso sherry casks
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Tasting Notes:
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Nose: Luxurious espresso, dark fruits, raisin, candied orange peel, and rich milk chocolate with sweet spices
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Palate: Indulgent mocha, polished nuts, caramel, cinnamon, and liquorice with a thick, creamy mouthfeel
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Finish: Long and lingering with bittersweet mocha, baking spices, orange peel, and subtle minty freshness
Rated around 88/100 by whisky enthusiasts, Signet is celebrated for its luxurious complexity and dessert-like character—ideal for sipping neat or as a refined after-dinner dram.