Scottish distillery Glenmorangie has opened its new Lighthouse Distillery, designed from the ground up for whisky experimentation rather tan yield.

“We have been pushing single malt boundaries for decades. Our whisky creators are endlessly experimental in their quest to dream up delicious whiskies for more people to enjoy. Now, to give them the freedom to bring their most extraordinary ideas to life, we are opening the doors to a ground-breaking innovation distillery, where they can let their imaginations run wild,” says the distillery.

Named for its landmark approach to whisky, the Lighthouse distillery is a “shining beacon on the Highland coastline, at the heart of our distillery”, says Glenmorangie.

 Looking out to sea like an actual lighthouse, the towering 20m-high glass stillhouse can be seen for miles around. Its design is dramatically different from the traditional stone buildings of the main distillery, established more than 175 years ago.

“Our Lighthouse was inspired by the “What if…?” approach of Dr Bill Lumsden, our Director of Whisky Creation. Spurred on by his many whisky world-firsts and wondrous limited editions, we conceived the Lighthouse as a sensory playground. Inside this building, the first of its kind, he and his team will seek to redefine every aspect of their craft and bring a kaleidoscope of delicious new flavours to Scotch whisky.”

Thomas Moradpour, president and CEO of The Glenmorangie Company, said: “Global demand for Glenmorangie is growing significantly. The first of its kind, our Lighthouse experimental distillery is the keystone of our plans to stay at the forefront of taste innovation. By giving our talented creation team free rein, we will welcome even more consumers worldwide to enjoy delicious whiskies.”

Photo credit: The Glenmorangie Company