Highland Single Malt Spios Private Edition No 9
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As a fully matured single malt Scotch whisky, this spirit is bottled at its peak and does not mature further in glass. It is ready to enjoy immediately and will remain in excellent condition indefinitely when stored upright, away from direct sunlight.
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Rich blue cheeses, dark chocolate desserts with high cacao content, or savory cured meats like prosciutto.
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Glenmorangie's Private Edition No. 9, Spios (Gaelic for 'spice'), represents a pioneering venture in Scotch whisky maturation. Crafted by Dr. Bill Lumsden, this Highland single malt is entirely matured in hand-selected American ex-rye whiskey casks, a tribute to the golden age of American rye in the early 20th century. Distilled in Scotland's tallest copper pot stills—which reach the height of an adult giraffe to ensure only the lightest, purest vapors ascend—the spirit begins with Glenmorangie's signature elegant, floral, and fruity character. The subsequent years spent in rye casks infuse the whisky with an intriguing, robust complexity, marrying traditional Highland smoothness with vibrant, herbal, and spicy undertones of clove, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
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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'.