Highland Single Malt A Tale of Winter Marsala wine Cask Finish
⏳ Drinking Window
As a distilled single malt Scotch whisky, this bottle does not mature further in glass and is ready to be enjoyed immediately upon release. Once opened, it will retain its peak complexity and vibrant flavors for 1 to 2 years if kept sealed and stored away from direct sunlight.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Rich chocolate desserts, mature blue cheeses, or warm spiced gingerbread.
✨ Technical Specifications
Crafted in the far north of Scotland at the historic Tain distillery, Glenmorangie's 'A Tale of Winter' is a celebration of cozy, snowy days spent by the fire. Master of Whisky Creation Dr. Bill Lumsden envisioned this expression to capture the warmth of a favorite winter sweater. The spirit is first distilled in Glenmorangie's signature copper stills—the tallest in Scotland, which ensure only the lightest, purest vapors ascend to create an exceptionally elegant spirit. It is then aged in bourbon casks before undergoing a finishing period in sweet Marsala wine casks from Sicily. This unique maturation process infuses the classic Highland single malt with rich, festive notes of candied fruit, cocoa, ginger, and warm spices, blending Scottish distilling tradition with Mediterranean warmth.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1843 by William Matheson on the tranquil shores of the Dornoch Firth near Tain in the Scottish Highlands, Glenmorangie is celebrated globally as a pioneer of Highland single malt Scotch whisky. The distillery is famed for possessing the tallest copper pot stills in Scotland, whose soaring swan necks allow only the lightest and purest vapours to ascend, yielding an exceptionally delicate and floral new-make spirit. Utilizing mineral-rich water from the protected Tarlogie Springs and premium Scottish barley, Glenmorangie has long led the industry in revolutionary wood management and bespoke cask finishing under the stewardship of Moët Hennessy. Their expansive portfolio ranges from the quintessential, citrus-and-vanilla-laden 'The Original' to intricate, chocolate-malt innovations like Signet and highly collectible rare vintage expressions.