Highland Single Malt Barrel Select Release Calvados Cask Finish 12Y0
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As a distilled single malt Scotch whisky, this bottle does not mature further once packaged. It is ready to be enjoyed immediately upon release and will remain in peak condition for decades if stored upright in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight.
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Warm apple tarte Tatin, rich creamy cheeses such as Camembert or Brie, and slow-roasted pork belly with orchard fruit compote.
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Hailing from the legendary Glenmorangie Distillery in Tain, Ross-shire, this exquisite 12-year-old Highland Single Malt is a testament to the distillery's pioneering spirit in wood finishing. Utilizing Scotland's tallest copper pot stills—which are as tall as an adult giraffe to ensure only the lightest, purest vapors ascend—the spirit begins its journey with a ten-year maturation in American white oak ex-bourbon casks. It is then finished for an additional two years in rare French Calvados casks from Normandy. This finishing process infuses the classic, delicate Glenmorangie orchard-fruit profile with rich, baked-apple sweetness, soft jasmine, and subtle notes of cocoa and spice, marrying Scottish distilling heritage with French artisanal brandy traditions.
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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'.