Highland Single Malt Companta Private Edition American White Oak Bourbon-Clos Tart & Cotes Rhone Casks
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As a premium single malt Scotch whisky, this spirit is bottled at its peak maturity and does not age further in the bottle. It can be enjoyed immediately upon release and will remain stable for decades if kept in a cool, dark place. Once opened, it is best consumed within 1 to 2 years to fully appreciate its intricate wine-cask finish.
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Roasted venison with a berry reduction, rich dark chocolate torte, and mature blue cheeses such as Stilton or Roquefort.
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Hailing from the legendary Glenmorangie Distillery in the Scottish Highlands, famed for possessing the tallest copper pot stills in Scotland, Companta is the fifth release in the distillery's acclaimed Private Edition series. Meaning 'friendship' in Scots Gaelic, Companta represents a masterclass in wood finishing pioneered by Dr. Bill Lumsden. This exceptional single malt was first matured in American white oak ex-bourbon casks before undergoing a meticulous extra-maturation process. It was finished in a combination of rare casks: ultra-premium Grand Cru wine casks from Clos de Tart in Burgundy, and fortified sweet wine casks from the Côtes du Rhône region. This marriage of Scottish distillation heritage and French viticultural excellence yields a whisky of remarkable complexity, boasting notes of rich cherry, dark chocolate, and warming spices.
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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'.