Highland Single Malt Azuma Makoto Limited Edition Extremely Rare 18YO
⏳ Drinking Window
As a mature single malt Scotch whisky, it does not develop further in the bottle and is ready to be enjoyed immediately upon release. Once opened, it is best consumed within 1 to 2 years to fully appreciate its delicate floral and citrus aromatics.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Rich dark chocolate desserts, artisanal blue cheeses, or slow-roasted duck breast.
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the legendary Glenmorangie Distillery in the Scottish Highlands, renowned for possessing the tallest copper pot stills in Scotland—which produce an exceptionally pure and elegant spirit—this 'Extremely Rare' 18-Year-Old expression is a masterpiece of wood management and artistic collaboration. For this limited edition, master creator Dr. Bill Lumsden partnered with Japanese botanical artist Azuma Makoto, whose floral sculpture 'Dancing Flowers' visually represents the whisky's vibrant, blooming bouquet. The spirit spends its first 15 years maturing in American white oak ex-bourbon casks, after which approximately 30% is transferred into Spanish Oloroso sherry casks for a final three years of finishing. Once reunited, the result is a deeply complex single malt that marries rich, honeyed sweetness with delicate floral notes, dried fruits, and a gentle nuttiness, embodying the innovative spirit of Highland whisky-making.
🍾 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.