Highland Single Malt Legends - The Tarlogan Limited Edition Virgin Oak & Ex-Bourbon Casks
⏳ Drinking Window
As a distilled spirit, this single malt does not mature further in the bottle. It is ready to be enjoyed immediately upon release and will maintain its exceptional character for decades if stored upright and away from direct sunlight.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Rich chocolate desserts, roasted game meats, or aged hard cheeses like mature Cheddar.
✨ Technical Specifications
Glenmorangie's 'The Tarlogan' is a captivating Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky released as part of the distillery's Legends Collection. It pays homage to Tarlogan, a legendary 3rd-century Pictish king, and the sacred Tarlogie Springs—the distillery's precious, mineral-rich water source nestled in the Scottish Highlands. Crafted using Glenmorangie's signature tall copper pot stills, which are the tallest in Scotland to ensure only the lightest and purest vapors ascend, this expression is uniquely matured in a combination of virgin oak and ex-bourbon casks. The virgin oak imparts bold, woody spices and sweet vanilla, while the ex-bourbon casks contribute classic notes of coconut, honey, and soft citrus, resulting in a beautifully balanced, multi-layered dram steeped in Highland lore.
🍾 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.