Highland Single Malt Margaux Wood Finish
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As a fully matured, ultra-premium single malt Scotch whisky, it is bottled at its peak and does not age further in the glass. It can be enjoyed immediately upon release and will remain in pristine condition indefinitely if stored upright, away from direct sunlight.
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Rich dark chocolate desserts, roasted duck breast with a berry reduction, or mature, nutty hard cheeses such as aged Gouda.
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Hailing from the wind-swept shores of the Dornoch Firth in the Scottish Highlands, Glenmorangie is celebrated for its pioneering spirit and its remarkably tall copper pot stills—the tallest in Scotland—which produce an exceptionally elegant and delicate spirit. The Highland Single Malt Margaux Wood Finish represents a legendary marriage of Scottish distilling heritage and French viticultural royalty. After initial maturation in American white oak ex-bourbon casks, this rare single malt was finished in premier grand cru red wine casks sourced from the prestigious Margaux appellation of Bordeaux. This finishing process infuses the whisky's signature notes of citrus, honey, and vanilla with the deep, velvety structure, dark forest fruits, and fragrant floral perfume characteristic of Margaux's legendary terroir.
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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'.