Highland Single Malt Bacalta Private Edition Baked Malmsey Madeira Casks
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As a high-proof, well-matured single malt Scotch whisky, it does not age further in the bottle and is ready to drink upon release. Once opened, it can be enjoyed over several years if stored properly in a cool, dark place.
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Rich fruit tarts or caramelized peach cobbler, artisanal blue cheeses like Stilton, and dark chocolate desserts or artisanal pralines.
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Glenmorangie's Bacalta, the eighth release in the distillery's acclaimed Private Edition series, is a sun-baked masterpiece of wood finishing. "Bacalta" is Scots Gaelic for "baked," a direct nod to the sun-drenched island of Madeira where its finishing casks originated. The journey of this Highland single malt begins in the shadow of Glenmorangie's legendary copper stills—the tallest in Scotland—which yield an exceptionally elegant and delicate spirit. After initial maturation in ex-bourbon barrels, the whisky is transferred to bespoke casks that previously held sweet Malmsey Madeira wine. These casks were specifically toasted and seasoned under the intense Madeira sun according to the exacting specifications of Dr. Bill Lumsden. This meticulous process infuses the whisky with a complex, dessert-like character, rich with notes of caramelized peaches, honeycomb, dates, and warm baking spices, bridging the rugged Highlands of Scotland with the volcanic, sun-kissed slopes of Madeira.
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Established in 1843 by William Matheson on the shores of the Dornoch Firth in Tain, Glenmorangie is a pioneering Highland single malt Scotch whisky distillery renowned for its innovative spirit and craftsmanship. Now owned by LVMH, the distillery is famous for utilizing the tallest copper pot stills in Scotland, which produce an exceptionally elegant, pure, and delicate spirit. Glenmorangie is a global pioneer in wood finishing, meticulously aging its spirit in the finest oak casks and finishing them in select wine and fortified wine barrels. This meticulous process yields celebrated expressions ranging from the flagship Highland Single Malt 'The Original' to complex, highly coveted releases like 'Signet' and the rare 'Cote De Nuits Wood Finish'.