Highland Single Malt Extremely Rare 18YO
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As a fully matured premium single malt Scotch whisky, it is bottled at its peak of complexity and does not improve with bottle age. It is ready to enjoy immediately upon release and will remain in pristine condition for decades if stored upright in a cool, dark place.
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Rich dark chocolate desserts, artisanal blue cheeses such as Stilton, and slow-roasted game meats or seared duck breast.
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Nestled on the tranquil shores of the Dornoch Firth in the Scottish Highlands, the Glenmorangie Distillery has been crafting exceptional single malt whisky since 1843. Renowned for possessing the tallest copper pot stills in Scotland—which stand at the height of an adult giraffe—Glenmorangie produces an exceptionally light, elegant, and pure spirit. The Highland Single Malt 'Extremely Rare' 18 Year Old is a masterclass in wood management. The spirit spends its first 15 years maturing in American white oak ex-bourbon casks. After this period, approximately 30% of the liquid is transferred into Spanish Oloroso sherry casks for a final three years of finishing, while the remainder continues its maturation in bourbon oak. Upon reaching 18 years, these components are reunited, marrying the vibrant, honeyed citrus notes of the bourbon wood with the deep, nutty, and dried-fruit complexity of the sherry wood to create a silky, multi-layered masterpiece.
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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'.