Signet is created from a blend of mature aged whiskeys from Glenmorangie's archives, with a high roasted "chocolate" malt, giving extraordinarily rich, dark and powerful flavors, with hints of amaretto, dark chocolate and espresso coffee, all in exquisite balance.
According
to Dr. Bill, head whiskeymaker for
Glenmorangie, Signet is the culmination or
20 years of ideas going back to when he was
in brewing and distilling school. The actual
experiments involved in creating this
whiskey began 10-11 years ago. That’s when
Bill, beer drinker and experimental whiskey
distiller, decided to tinker with using
malted barley varieties commonly used in
making beer.
Signet has a portion of whiskey in it (15-20%) made from chocolate malt. Bill describes it as "Whiskey made from normal whiskey malt is like a cappuccino, while whisky made from chocolate malt is like an espresso". Signet also contains whiskey from Cadboll barley malt, the first time this has been used in a Glenmorangie (adding some creaminess to the whiskey). The whiskey is aged in a variety of casks, including sherry and new charred oak, and contains some older whiskeys too up to 35 years old
About Glenmorangie
Glenmorangie is known for its multi-layered
aromas and flavours. The spirit originated
in the Scottish Highlands where, at the
Glenmorangie Distillery, it is distilled in
the tallest malt whisky stills in Scotland,
matured in oak casks, and perfected by the
16 Men of Tain. The distillery was founded
in 1843 and is renowned as a pioneer in its
field, uniting tradition with innovation.
