Highland Single Malt Oloroso Sherry Cask 31 21YO Bottled
⏳ Drinking Window & Cellar Guidance
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.
🍽️ Culinary Pairings
Rich dark chocolate desserts, mature blue cheeses such as Stilton, and slow-roasted game meats like venison.
✨ Technical Specifications
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.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1843 by William Matheson on the tranquil shores of the Dornoch Firth near Tain in the Scottish Highlands, Glenmorangie is celebrated globally as a pioneer of Highland single malt Scotch whisky. The distillery is famed for possessing the tallest copper pot stills in Scotland, whose soaring swan necks allow only the lightest and purest vapours to ascend, yielding an exceptionally delicate and floral new-make spirit. Utilizing mineral-rich water from the protected Tarlogie Springs and premium Scottish barley, Glenmorangie has long led the industry in revolutionary wood management and bespoke cask finishing under the stewardship of Moët Hennessy. Their expansive portfolio ranges from the quintessential, citrus-and-vanilla-laden 'The Original' to intricate, chocolate-malt innovations like Signet and highly collectible rare vintage expressions.