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 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.