Highland Single Malt Madeira Wood Finish
⏳ Drikkevindue
As a distilled single malt Scotch whisky, this bottle is fully matured upon release and does not develop further in glass. It can be enjoyed immediately or cellared indefinitely, though once opened, it is best consumed within 1 to 2 years to maintain its vibrant aromatic profile.
🍽️ Mad & Vin-match
Rich dark chocolate desserts, artisanal blue cheeses such as Stilton, or traditional warm sticky toffee pudding.
✨ Tekniske specifikationer
Glenmorangie, nestled on the shores of the Dornoch Firth in the Scottish Highlands, is legendary for its towering copper pot stills—the tallest in Scotland—which produce an exceptionally light and elegant spirit. In the late 20th century, Glenmorangie pioneered the art of wood finishing, a technique of transferring mature whisky to alternative casks for a secondary maturation. This historic Madeira Wood Finish expression represents one of those early, celebrated experiments. After spending years in American white oak ex-bourbon casks, the single malt was transferred to drum-shaped casks that once held rich, fortified Madeira wine. This dual maturation imparts a sun-drenched warmth to the whisky, weaving notes of caramelized fruits, honey, and exotic spices into the distillery's signature floral and citrus character.
🍾 Om vinhuset / producenten
Glenmorangie blev grundlagt i 1843 af William Matheson ved de fredfyldte bredder ved Dornoch Firth nær Tain i det skotske højland, og destilleriet er i dag verdensberømt som en pioner inden for Highland single malt whisky. Destilleriet er særligt kendt for at have Skotlands højeste svanehalsede kobberkedler, hvor kun de letteste og reneste dampe slipper igennem, hvilket resulterer i et enestående elegant og floralt rådestillat. Med mineralrigt kildevand fra de fredede Tarlogie Springs og førsteklasses skotsk byg har Glenmorangie – i dag under Moët Hennessys lederskab – længe været førende inden for banebrydende fadlagring og skræddersyet efterlagring på udvalgte fade. Deres alsidige portefølje spænder fra den klassiske signaturwhisky 'The Original' med sine klare citrus- og vaniljenoter til komplekse nyskabelser som den chokolademaltede Signet samt sjældne, eftertragtede vintage-aftapninger.