Highland Single Malt Extraordinarily Rare Dr Bill Lumsden x Azuma Makoto Limited Edition 23YO
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As a fully matured 23-year-old single malt, this whisky is bottled at its peak and does not mature further in the glass. It can be preserved indefinitely when stored upright in a cool, dark place, and is best savored within one to two years after opening.
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Rich dark chocolate desserts, artisanal aged cheeses such as Gouda or Comte, and roasted duck breast with a fruit-based reduction.
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This extraordinarily rare 23-year-old Highland single malt is a masterpiece born from the collaboration between Glenmorangie's visionary Director of Whisky Creation, Dr. Bill Lumsden, and the acclaimed Japanese botanical artist Azuma Makoto. Inspired by Makoto's breathtaking floral sculptures, Dr. Lumsden crafted a whisky that mirrors the complex beauty of nature. Distilled in Glenmorangie's signature copper pot stills—the tallest in Scotland, which produce an exceptionally light and pure spirit—this expression was aged in ex-bourbon casks before undergoing a unique finishing period in Chardonnay wine casks from Burgundy. The result is a sensory tapestry of floral notes, ripe stone fruits, and toasted oak, celebrating the shared appreciation for craftsmanship and natural beauty between Scottish distilling heritage and Japanese floral artistry.
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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'.