Highland Single Malt Barrel Select Release Cognac Cask Finish 30YO Bottled 2021
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As a fully matured 30-year-old single malt Scotch whisky, this bottle is ready to be savored immediately upon release and will remain in pristine condition indefinitely when stored upright in a cool, dark place.
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Dark chocolate desserts, artisanal blue cheeses, and slow-roasted duck or game.
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Hailing from the legendary Glenmorangie Distillery in Tain, Ross-shire, this ultra-rare 30-year-old single malt is a testament to the distillery's pioneering spirit in wood finishing. Distilled in Scotland's tallest copper pot stills—which are the height of an adult giraffe and ensure only the lightest, purest vapors ascend—this expression initially matured in select American white oak ex-bourbon casks. It was then finished in prized French oak Cognac casks, marrying Glenmorangie's signature floral, citrusy elegance with the deep, opulent notes of spiced stone fruits, leather, and toasted oak. This limited Barrel Select Release, bottled in 2021, reflects centuries of Highland distilling heritage and the artistry of wood management.
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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'.