Highland Single Malt Companta Private Edition American White Oak Bourbon-Clos Tart & Cotes Rhone Casks
⏳ Drinking Window
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.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted venison with a berry reduction, rich dark chocolate torte, and mature blue cheeses such as Stilton or Roquefort.
✨ Technical Specifications
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.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1843 by William Matheson on the tranquil shores of the Dornoch Firth near Tain in the Scottish Highlands, Glenmorangie is celebrated globally as a pioneer of Highland single malt Scotch whisky. The distillery is famed for possessing the tallest copper pot stills in Scotland, whose soaring swan necks allow only the lightest and purest vapours to ascend, yielding an exceptionally delicate and floral new-make spirit. Utilizing mineral-rich water from the protected Tarlogie Springs and premium Scottish barley, Glenmorangie has long led the industry in revolutionary wood management and bespoke cask finishing under the stewardship of Moët Hennessy. Their expansive portfolio ranges from the quintessential, citrus-and-vanilla-laden 'The Original' to intricate, chocolate-malt innovations like Signet and highly collectible rare vintage expressions.