Whisky Focus - Glenmorangie Harrison Ford Limited Edition

Glenmorangie Highland single malt Scotch whisky has revealed that Harrison Ford has helped create his own limited-edition release — a whisky crafted to suit his personal taste. A long-time enthusiast, the actor developed a fondness for Glenmorangie while filming the brand's playful campaign 'Once Upon a Time in Scotland', where he appeared as himself. In the newest instalment, he introduces the Glenmorangie Harrison Ford Limited Edition, developed alongside the brand’s Director of Whisky Creation, Dr Bill Lumsden MBE. Smooth and refined with a subtle edge, the whisky earns Ford’s characteristically understated approval: "It’s very nice."

This special release is said to capture what Ford appreciates most about Glenmorangie, a distillery that has been producing whisky in the Scottish Highlands for more than 180 years. He first connected with Dr Bill during filming at the distillery, sampling different casks to pinpoint his flavour preferences. Over the following months, more samples were sent to him, allowing both men to refine the profile until they reached the final blend. The result combines classic bourbon cask-aged Glenmorangie with a portion of whisky finished in toasted Portuguese red wine casks. The whisky is said to balance the brand's signature elegance with a slightly tangy character, offering bright citrus notes alongside hints of Muscovado sugar, apricot, and buttery candy. Its long finish brings out touches of orange oil, leather, and oak tannin.

The Glenmorangie Harrison Ford Limited Edition is unveiled by the actor in a new episode of Once Upon a Time in Scotland. Directed by Joel Edgerton and filmed in Ford's home state of Wyoming, the piece shows him reflecting on his time in the Highlands and tasting the whisky on camera for the first time — dressed in a kilt.

The final blend clearly met his expectations, earning his simple verdict: "It’s nice. It’s very nice."

Ford commented that his experience at Glenmorangie left a strong impression, praising the distillery team's craftsmanship. He described working with Dr Bill as an opportunity to explore the creative process behind whisky-making, blending artistry with scientific precision. After sampling numerous casks together, they identified a style that matched his preferences. While he enjoyed many of the options, he feels this limited edition perfectly represents what he looks for in a whisky, adding that he is proud of the result and hopes others will enjoy it as much as he does.

Dr Bill explained that Ford's enthusiasm for whisky was evident from the outset, making him a natural addition to the Whisky Creation Team for this project. He noted that the final expression reflects both Glenmorangie's house style and Ford's tastes: smooth and elegant, but with an added layer of complexity. By combining bourbon cask maturation with the structure and tang of toasted Portuguese red wine casks, they created a whisky with notes of honeysuckle, citrus, and creamy softness, balanced by a marmalade-like edge and firm tannins. He described the whisky as timeless and full of character — qualities he believes mirror Ford himself.

To mark the launch, Glenmorangie drew inspiration from Ford's film career, producing a Hollywood-style movie poster in collaboration with artist Julien Rico, displayed in major cinema districts including London’s Leicester Square. The release was also accompanied by glowing, tongue-in-cheek reviews from critics such as Mark Kermode, who called it "a distilled widescreen delight," and Charles Maclean, who said it "deserves to win many awards."

Glenmorangie Harrison Ford Limited Edition is bottled at what should be a flavoursome 46.5% ABV has a RRP of £75 and it will be available from today, 4th May, from specialist online whisky shops such as The Whisky Exchange and Master of Malt
 

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