Glenmorangie Unveils The Altus 25 Year Old Whisky: 'A New Pinnacle of Flavor

Wednesday, 13 August 2025 at 08:01Glenmorangie

Glenmorangie The Altus 25 Year Old whisky with Harrison Ford in whisky warehouse

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We finally know which special whisky Harrison Ford was served during his visit to Glenmorangie Distillery. The Highland distillery has unveiled The Altus whisky, a 25-year old single malt.

FAQ

What did Glenmorangie The Altus 25 Year Old mature in?
Initially in designer bourbon barrels. A portion of the whisky was then given a finish in Malmsey Madeira wine casks.

What does Harrison Ford have to do with the whisky?
He drank the whisky in a promotional video and is currently the face of the brand.

Where is the new Glenmorangie whisky for sale?
You can find a bottle in the Glenmorangie distillery shop and select retailers in the UK.

Glenmorangie The Altus 25 Year Old Single Malt whisky in box

Glenmorangie The Altus 25 in short

Country: Scotland
Distillery: Glenmorangie
Alcohol level: 43%
Type of casks: Bourbon barrels with a finish in Malmsey Madeira wine casks
Type Whisky: Single malt
Age: 25 years
Price: 648,95 euro

A quarter century of curiosity in a bottle

Dr. Bill Lumsden, Director of Whisky Creation and Master Distiller at Glenmorangie, is a curious person. For over a quarter of a century, he has been pondering the question 'What if..?'.

That curiosity now manifests itself in the latest addition to the distillery's core range: The Altus.

What is Glenmorangie The Altus 25 Year Old whisky?

The new Glenmorangie whisky is a single malt that initially matured in designer bourbon barrels custom-made for the distillery. Lumsden then transferred the whisky into Malmsey Madeira barrels for an extended finish.

Lumdsen describes the whisky as ‘a celebration of the Glenmorangie house style at a new pinnacle of flavor’.

What are the Glenmorangie The Altus whisky tasting notes?

The tasting notes of the Glenmorangie The Altus 25 Year Old whisky are as follows:

Nose: Silky smooth with a bouquet of carnation, rose, orange blossom and honey. In addition, ripe peach, vanilla, almond and a hint of nutty toffee.
Palate: Mandarin, apple, pear and peach, balanced with gooseberries and yellow plum. Additionally notes of butterscotch, oak wood, marzipan, powdered sugar and ripe banana.
Finish: Long and harmonious with an elegant sweet taste.

The whisky is bottled at 43 percent alcohol by volume (ABV).

Where is Glenmorangie The Altus available?

The whisky is now available in the Glenmorangie visitor center and at selected specialty stores in the UK. The suggested retail price is 550 pounds (or 648.95 euros). A European release is expected, but has not yet been officially announced.

Fun Fact: The Glenmorangie The Altus whisky was given a finish in Malmsey Madeira barrels. This is a nod to the first Madeira finish release by the Highland distillery.