Glenmorangie brings back soda siphon

Written by Claire Weekes

Wednesday, 05 November 2008

Source: Glenmorangie

Glenmorangie is bringing back the soda siphon.

After decades of near-extinction this beautiful object that conjures up all the glamour, hedonism and illicit joie-de-vivre of the 'Roaring Twenties' is making a comeback and this time Glenmorangie has given it its contemporary luxury stamp.

Clad in leather with a decadent embossed gold-foil Signet that makes it Glenmorangie's own, the Glenmorangie Siphon is the drinking tool for the modern connoisseur and bright young thing.

Prohibition in the 1920's meant that traditional whisky drinking went underground - all those 'in the know' were seen in speakeasies where soda siphons added style to the new drinking ritual. Purist cocktails and homemade cordials were served up by barmen who knew your name. Glenmorangie has reinvented these iconic whisky soda serves and brings the Glenmorangie Siphon to the modern whisky set.

Glenmorangie remains one of the world's greatest single malt whiskies since its creation in 1843. In its complexity it has the most diverse range of aromas, tastes and textures. Innovation is at the heart of the Glenmorangie spirit. From its original pioneering methods of production in the 1800's, to its Whisky Icons award as Innovator of the Year 2008 in recognition of its role in re-energising the whisky category.

Glenmorangie's innovation has been paramount in engaging new and inspiring existing whisky lovers alike to delve into this complex and alluring whisky and this continues with the re-creation of the siphon.

Glen' Malone:

A good pour of Glenmorangie (50cl)
A splash of lemon grass and ginger cordial*
Ice as you like
A couple of shots of soda from the Glenmorangie Siphon**

*Cordial by ‘Bottle Green' available at most supermarkets nationwide

** Siphon by Glenmorangie available to buy at Selfridges RRP from £100 presented in a beautiful coffret box together with four mini Glenmorangie expressions.

See the siphon in action from December in select bars, hotels and clubs around the country.