Highland Single Malt Barrel Select Release Palo Cortado Cask Finish 12YO
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As a premium distilled spirit, this single malt does not age further in the bottle. It is bottled at its peak of complexity and is ready to be enjoyed immediately upon release, remaining stable for many years when stored upright in a cool, dark place.
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Rich blue cheeses such as Roquefort or Stilton, cured Spanish meats like Jamón Ibérico, and dark chocolate truffles or warm pecan pie.
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Hailing from the historic town of Tain in the Scottish Highlands, Glenmorangie is renowned for its copper stills, which are the tallest in Scotland. These exceptionally tall necks produce an elegant, light, and pure spirit. This rare 12-Year-Old Highland Single Malt is a testament to the distillery's pioneering expertise in wood finishing. Initially matured in select American white oak ex-bourbon casks for eight years, the whisky is then transferred to rare Palo Cortado sherry casks for an additional four years of finishing. Palo Cortado is a legendary, naturally occurring sherry style that combines the delicate, aromatic nose of an Amontillado with the rich, full-bodied character of an Oloroso. This intricate double-maturation process weaves Glenmorangie's signature citrus and vanilla notes with complex layers of roasted nuts, sweet spices, and dried fruits.
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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'.