Highland Single Malt A Tale of Tokyo
⏳ Drinking Window
As a premium single malt Scotch whisky, it is bottled at its peak maturity and does not age further in glass. It is ready to enjoy immediately and will maintain its exceptional quality for many years when stored upright in a cool, dark environment.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Fresh sashimi, glazed pork belly, and artisanal dark chocolate.
✨ Technical Specifications
Crafted by Glenmorangie's Director of Whisky Creation, Dr. Bill Lumsden, 'A Tale of Tokyo' is an innovative Highland single malt Scotch whisky inspired by the vibrant contrasts of Japan's capital. This expression is a masterclass in wood management, marrying Glenmorangie aged in traditional Bourbon and Sherry casks with spirit finished in rare, highly sought-after Japanese Mizunara oak. Mizunara trees take up to 200 years to mature and are notoriously difficult for cooperage due to their porous, knotty nature, yet they impart a legendary aromatic profile. The resulting whisky beautifully juxtaposes the distillery's signature heather honey and citrus elegance with exotic notes of sandalwood, incense, sweet ginger, and bitter cherry, capturing the sensory collision of Tokyo's bustling neon streets and serene temple gardens.
🍾 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.