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 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.