Highland Single Malt Lasanta Sherry Cask Finish 12YO
⏳ Drinking Window
As a distilled single malt Scotch whisky, this bottle is matured to perfection prior to release and does not age further in the bottle. It is ready to be enjoyed immediately upon purchase and will remain in peak condition for years, even after opening, if stored upright in a cool, dark place.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Rich dark chocolate desserts, artisanal blue cheeses such as Stilton, and roasted venison or game meats.
✨ Technical Specifications
Nestled in the ancient Royal Burgh of Tain in the Scottish Highlands, Glenmorangie has been crafting exceptional single malt whisky since 1843. The distillery is renowned for its pioneering spirit and its remarkably tall copper stills—the height of an adult giraffe—which produce an elegant, pure spirit. 'Lasanta,' meaning 'warmth and passion' in Gaelic, is a testament to the art of wood finishing. This 12-year-old expression begins its journey in American white oak ex-bourbon casks for ten years before undergoing a two-year secondary maturation in hand-selected Oloroso and Pedro Ximenez sherry casks from Jerez, Spain. This double-cask aging infuses the whisky with deep, sun-drenched sweetness, rich spices, and a velvety texture that captures the rugged beauty and warm hospitality of the Highlands.
🍾 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.