Highland Single Malt Pride Bottled 2012 Crystal Decanter
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As a highly aged, stable single malt Scotch whisky, this spirit is fully matured and ready to be savored immediately. Unlike wine, it does not mature further in the bottle and can be kept indefinitely in a cool, dark place, remaining pristine for decades.
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Rich blue cheeses such as Stilton, decadent dark chocolate desserts, or roasted venison with a dark berry reduction.
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Hailing from the legendary Glenmorangie Distillery in the Northern Highlands of Scotland, the 'Pride' bottled in 2012 represents the pinnacle of Scotch whisky craftsmanship. Distilled in the tallest copper stills in Scotland—which rise to the height of an adult giraffe to ensure only the lightest, purest vapors ascend—this expression initially matured for 28 years in finest oak casks. It was then finished for an extraordinary four years in premier grand cru Sauternes barriques from the world-renowned Chateau d'Yquem. This double maturation imparts a breathtaking complexity of honeyed sweetness, stone fruits, and toasted spices. Housed in an exquisite Baccarat crystal decanter, it celebrates both the ancient, mineral-rich waters of the Tarlogie Springs and the visionary artistry of wood finishing pioneered by Glenmorangie.
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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'.