Harrison Ford is the new face of Glenmorangie Single Malt Whisky

Joel Edgerton and Harrison Ford are teaming up to make episodic films for Glenmorangie

By Christopher Osburn Published January 28, 2025

Glenmorangie — Harrison Ford becomes the face of Glenmorangie Single Malt Whisky Glenmorangie

Glenmorangie is a beloved single malt Scotch whisky distillery. It’s well-known for its iconic Glenmorangie The Original and countless innovative, creative releases and limited-edition expressions. Now, it will be known for its partnership with a Hollywood icon.

Once Upon a Time in Scotland

Glasses of Scotch lined up — Marieke Peche / iStock

Glenmorangie Highland single malt Scotch whisky recently announced a new global campaign starring Indiana Jones himself, Harrison Ford. He filmed a series of episodic films directed by fellow actor-turned-director Joel Edgerton.

Recommended Videos

The series is called “Once Upon a Time in Scotland” and centers on Ford’s journey to Glenmorangie’s Tain home in the Scottish Highlands. He learns about everything that goes into creating every bottle of this award-winning brand. During his trip, he learns how to don a proper kilt and how to pronounce certain words with a Scottish brogue, all while enjoying single malt Scotch drams with locals. The series features 12 dramatic, exciting, picturesque episodes

“I loved working with the team at the Distillery — they were all great. The whole process of filming was full of unanticipated joys: little unexpected moments,” Ford said in a press release.

“It’s a tribute to Glenmorangie’s sensibilities that they let us be less than totally serious. I think what Joel has produced has a certain charm to it, because it’s unpretentious and just amusing.”

Where can I watch it?

Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban 14 Year Single Malt Scotch — Glenmorangie

If the idea of watching Harrison Ford journey through the Scottish Highlands adorned in a kilt while sipping Scotch appeals to you, you can view the first six episodes (with more to come in 2025) on Glenmorangie.com.

Christopher Osburn

Writer

Christopher Osburn is a food and drinks writer located in the Finger Lakes Region of New York. He's been writing professional

Topics

Liquor, Beer, Wine & Drinks

Food & Drink

Mississippi’s Cathead Distillery is launching a new 100% wheat whiskey

Cathead's new whiskey features a 100% wheat mash bill

Cathead Distillery

If you don't know about Cathead Distillery, it's the first legal distillery in Mississippi since statewide prohibition in 1907. Founded in 2010 in downtown Jackson, it's well-known for its award-winning, small-batch spirits, including Bristow Gin, Cathead Vodka, and the popular Old Soul Whiskey. Recently, the brand announced the launch of an exciting new whiskey expression: a straight wheat whiskey.
Old Soul Estate Collection Straight Wheat Whiskey

It's called Old Soul Estate Collection Straight Wheat Whiskey, and it's made with a mash bill of 100% wheat. This grain-to-glass whiskey features wheat grown in Mississippi. On top of that, the distillation, aging, and even bottling was all done in the southern state. This limited-release small batch whiskey isn't just an exceptional expression. It's the first of this type of whiskey to be distributed to other states.

Food & Drink

A lesser-known whiskey was named American single malt whiskey of the Year at London Spirits International Competition

Root Shoot Spirits’ American Single Malt Whiskey wins major award

Root Shoot

There’s no denying the appeal of American single malt whiskey. Although it’s only been a recognized category since January, several distilleries have been making it for years. It was so surprising that a name like Stranahan’s, Westward, or Westland didn’t take home the prize of being named American Single Malt Whiskey of the Year at the London Spirits Competition.

The winner was a lesser-known whiskey called Root Shoot Spirits’ American Single Malt Whiskey, which should definitely be on your radar if you enjoy the style.
Root Shoot Spirits American Single Malt Whiskey

Food & Drink

Inside the rise of American Single Malt and the push for true terroir in whiskey

A look at the emerging spirit category

Spirit Hound Distillers Craig Engelhorn.

It's been about three months since American Single Malt whiskey earned official designation status. By definition, this kind of spirit is made entirely of malted barley at a single American distillery. In many ways, it's the stateside equivalent of Single Malt Scotch.

Now, there are some details that allow for different kinds of oak barrels for the aging process. By and large, however, American Single Malt is all about showcasing a single grain, affording American whiskey a heightened sense of terroir. It's about making a whiskey that tastes unique due its place of origin.