Highland Single Malt Lasanta Sherry Cask Finish 12YO
⏳ wine.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.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Rich dark chocolate desserts, artisanal blue cheeses such as Stilton, and roasted venison or game meats.
✨ wine.spec_sheet
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.
🍾 wine.about_producer
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'.