Highland Single Malt Sauternes Wood Finish
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As a fully matured distilled spirit, this single malt does not develop further in the bottle and is ready to enjoy immediately upon release. Once opened, it will maintain its peak complexity for several years if kept sealed and stored away from direct sunlight.
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Rich blue cheeses, classic French apple tarte tatin, or artisanal white chocolate desserts.
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Crafted in the far north of Scotland at the historic Glenmorangie Distillery in Tain, established in 1843, this Highland Single Malt represents a pioneering chapter in wood-finishing techniques. Glenmorangie is renowned for possessing the tallest copper pot stills in Scotland—reaching the height of an adult giraffe—which allow only the lightest and purest vapors to ascend, resulting in an exceptionally elegant spirit. For this expressive release, the delicate Highland spirit is first matured in American white oak ex-bourbon casks before undergoing a secondary maturation in hand-selected Sauternes wine casks from the famed sweet wine region of Bordeaux. This wood finish infuses the whisky with rich, dessert-like complexities, marrying the distillery's signature citrus and floral notes with luscious layers of honey, ginger, and toasted pastry.
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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'.