Highland Single Malt A Tale Of Forest
⏳ Drinking Window
As a distilled spirit, this single malt does not mature further in the bottle. It is released at its peak complexity and is ready to be enjoyed immediately upon purchase, remaining stable for decades when stored upright and away from direct sunlight.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted venison or wild game, smoked salmon, and rich dark chocolate desserts.
✨ Technical Specifications
Glenmorangie's 'A Tale of Forest' is a whimsical and pioneering expression from the historic Highland distillery, crafted under the creative guidance of Dr. Bill Lumsden. Inspired by the sensory wonder of walks through the Scottish woodlands, this unique single malt represents a revival of ancient kilning methods. The distillery kilned its barley with a select blend of forest botanicals, including juniper berries, birch bark, and heather flowers, infusing the grain with aromatic smoke. Distilled in Glenmorangie's signature copper pot stills—the tallest in Scotland, which yield an exceptionally pure and elegant spirit—and aged in active bourbon casks, this whisky sings with notes of pine, peppermint, bitter orange, and gentle woodsmoke. It pays homage to the lush, wild landscapes of the Highlands and the legendary storytelling heritage of Scottish folklore.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1843 by William Matheson on the tranquil shores of the Dornoch Firth in Ross-shire, Glenmorangie stands as a benchmark of Highland single malt Scotch whisky. The distillery is distinguished by its use of Scotland's tallest copper pot stills—rising over five meters—which foster prolonged copper contact and reflux, yielding an exceptionally delicate, floral, and citrus-forward spirit. Mineral-rich, hard water sourced from the historic Tarlogie Springs further shapes its distinct profile. Under the innovative stewardship of Dr. Bill Lumsden and owner Moët Hennessy, Glenmorangie pioneered secondary wood finishing in Sauternes, Port, and Sherry casks. Beyond core benchmarks like The Original and The Nectar, the house crafts revered, complex expressions such as Signet, Pride, and the vintage Bond House No. 1 Collection, balancing Highland elegance with cutting-edge wood management.