Highland Single Malt Oloroso Sherry Cask 31 21YO Bottled 2018
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As a distilled spirit, this 21-year-old single malt does not mature further in the bottle. It is bottled at its absolute peak of complexity and is ready to be enjoyed immediately. If stored upright, sealed, and away from direct sunlight, it will maintain its extraordinary character indefinitely.
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Rich dark chocolate desserts, mature blue cheeses such as Stilton, and slow-roasted game meats like venison.
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Nestled on the shores of the Dornoch Firth in the Scottish Highlands, the Glenmorangie Distillery has been crafting exquisite single malt whisky since 1843. Renowned for possessing the tallest copper pot stills in Scotland—equivalent to the height of an adult giraffe—Glenmorangie produces an exceptionally pure, elegant, and floral spirit. This rare 21-year-old expression, matured in select Oloroso sherry casks and bottled in 2018, showcases the marriage of Highland craftsmanship and Spanish oak. The mineral-rich waters of the local Tarlogie Springs, combined with decades of slow maturation in seasoned Oloroso casks, imbue this single malt with deep layers of dried dark fruits, warm baking spices, roasted nuts, and a velvety, chocolatey finish. It stands as a testament to the distillery's pioneering heritage in wood finishing.
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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'.