Highland Single Malt Grand Slam Dram 10YO (((Bottled 1990)))
⏳ Drinking Window
As a distilled spirit bottled in 1990, this whisky does not mature further in the glass. It is ready to drink now and will remain stable indefinitely if kept sealed and stored upright out of direct sunlight. Once opened, it is best consumed within 1 to 2 years to preserve its delicate aromatic profile.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Pairs wonderfully with rich bread pudding, mature Cheddar cheese, or smoked salmon canapés.
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the legendary Glenmorangie distillery in Tain, Ross-shire, this rare 10-year-old single malt, bottled in 1990, holds a special place in both whisky and sporting folklore. It was specially released to commemorate Scotland's historic 1990 Rugby Union Grand Slam victory over England at Murrayfield. Glenmorangie is renowned for utilizing Scotland's tallest copper pot stills—standing at the height of an adult giraffe—which ensure only the lightest, purest vapors ascend to condense. This elegant spirit was matured for a decade in select American white oak ex-bourbon casks, resulting in the distillery's signature delicate, floral, and citrus-forward profile, enriched by notes of vanilla, honey, and gentle spice.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1843 by William Matheson on the tranquil shores of the Dornoch Firth in Ross-shire, Glenmorangie stands as a benchmark of Highland single malt Scotch whisky. The distillery is distinguished by its use of Scotland's tallest copper pot stills—rising over five meters—which foster prolonged copper contact and reflux, yielding an exceptionally delicate, floral, and citrus-forward spirit. Mineral-rich, hard water sourced from the historic Tarlogie Springs further shapes its distinct profile. Under the innovative stewardship of Dr. Bill Lumsden and owner Moët Hennessy, Glenmorangie pioneered secondary wood finishing in Sauternes, Port, and Sherry casks. Beyond core benchmarks like The Original and The Nectar, the house crafts revered, complex expressions such as Signet, Pride, and the vintage Bond House No. 1 Collection, balancing Highland elegance with cutting-edge wood management.