Glenmorangie unveils £1800 experience based on Harrison Ford campaign
The nine-bedroom boutique hotel pays tribute to the renowned distillery with each room inspired by the different element of whisky making.
Guests who book the experience will be treated to a two-night stay at Glenmorangie House, where a bottle of The Infita 18 Years Old will await them on arrival.
There will then be a private guided tour of the nearby Glenmorangie Distillery and an exclusive tasting in one of the traditional dunnage-style warehouses.
A Highland Dinner, complete with bagpipes, Scottish delicacies and live music alongside a mixology class will also be on offer while there will be a guided half-day excursion to the shores of Loch Glass which provided the backdrop to Ford's kilted pose.
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The experience also includes the option to commission a custom-made kilt from Geoffrey Tailor and Kiltmaker in Edinburgh.
Reflecting on her time in the Scottish Highlands and at Glenmorangie House, Hollywood actor Calista Flockhart, married to campaign star Harrison Ford, said: 'I had such a wonderful stay at Glenmorangie House. Everyone was lovely, and fun – we were made to feel right at home immediately upon arrival. It was magical to experience the Highlands for the first time from this incredible boutique hotel.
'We had stunning views of the Moray Firth coastline, and spent time hiking the surrounding hills, exploring local towns and villages, and of course, visiting the Glenmorangie Distillery. We returned to the house every night for a wonderful meal and an evening by the fire. I can't wait to have the opportunity to go back, and back again!'.
The experience is priced at £1800 per room with breakfast, dinner and all activities included and is available over set dates from August 29 to 31 and October 3 to 5.
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