Highland Single Malt Sonoma-Cutrer Reserve 25YO Bottled 2020
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As a fully matured 25-year-old single malt Scotch whisky, this spirit is bottled at its peak of complexity and does not mature further in glass. It is ready to be savored immediately upon release and will remain in pristine condition for decades if stored upright in a cool, dark place.
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Rich artisanal cheeses like aged Gouda, roasted duck breast with a stone-fruit reduction, and delicate pear or apricot tarts.
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Nestled on the shores of the Dornoch Firth in the Scottish Highlands, the Glenmorangie Distillery has been crafting exceptional single malt whisky since 1843, renowned for utilizing Scotland's tallest copper pot stills—which stand at the height of an adult giraffe—to capture only the purest, most elegant vapors. This ultra-rare 25-year-old expression represents a masterful cross-continental marriage of Scottish heritage and Californian winemaking artistry. Under the guidance of Dr. Bill Lumsden, this single malt was finished in premier Chardonnay casks sourced from the acclaimed Sonoma-Cutrer winery. This unique maturation imparts a luscious, buttery complexity, white peach, and toasted brioche notes to the classic Highland spirit, weaving together stories of ancient Scottish spring water from the Tarlogie Springs with the sun-drenched terroir of the Sonoma Coast.
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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'.