Highland Single Malt 70 Proof 10Yo 70s Bottling
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As a distilled spirit, this bottle is fully matured and stable. It will not age or improve further in the glass, but it will remain in pristine condition indefinitely if stored upright, sealed, and away from direct sunlight.
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Smoked Scottish salmon, mature Highland cheddar cheese, or rich dark chocolate desserts.
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Hailing from the historic distillery in Tain, within the Northern Highlands of Scotland, Glenmorangie is celebrated for possessing the tallest copper pot stills in the country. These majestic stills, standing at the height of an adult giraffe, ensure that only the lightest and purest vapors ascend to be condensed, imparting an elegant and remarkably smooth character to the spirit. This rare 1970s bottling of the classic 10-Year-Old Single Malt, presented at the traditional British 70 Proof (40% ABV), captures a golden era of Scotch production. Crafted by the legendary 'Sixteen Men of Tain,' this vintage bottling offers a sensory time capsule, showcasing a slightly waxier texture, subtle herbal peatiness, and rich orchard fruit notes that distinguish mid-20th-century distillations from their modern counterparts.
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Established in 1843 by William Matheson on the shores of the Dornoch Firth in Tain, Glenmorangie is a pioneering Highland single malt Scotch whisky distillery renowned for its innovative spirit and craftsmanship. Now owned by LVMH, the distillery is famous for utilizing the tallest copper pot stills in Scotland, which produce an exceptionally elegant, pure, and delicate spirit. Glenmorangie is a global pioneer in wood finishing, meticulously aging its spirit in the finest oak casks and finishing them in select wine and fortified wine barrels. This meticulous process yields celebrated expressions ranging from the flagship Highland Single Malt 'The Original' to complex, highly coveted releases like 'Signet' and the rare 'Cote De Nuits Wood Finish'.