Highland Single Malt The Altus 25YO
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As a fully matured 25-year-old single malt Scotch whisky, it is bottled at its peak of complexity and does not require further aging in the bottle. It is ready to be savored immediately upon release and will remain in pristine condition for decades if stored properly upright and away from direct sunlight.
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Rich blue cheeses such as Stilton, dark artisanal chocolate with high cocoa content, or slow-roasted venison with a berry reduction.
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Hailing from the legendary Glenmorangie Distillery in Tain, within the rugged Highlands of Scotland, this exceptional 25-year-old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky represents the pinnacle of patient maturation. Established in 1843 by William Matheson, Glenmorangie is celebrated for possessing the tallest copper pot stills in Scotland—standing at the height of an adult giraffe—which ensure only the lightest, purest vapors ascend to condense into spirit. 'The Altus' pays homage to this soaring height and elevated craftsmanship. Drawn from a selection of the distillery's finest casks, this expression showcases a quarter-century of interaction with oak, yielding a deeply complex profile of dried stone fruits, warm baking spices, toasted coconut, and the signature floral, honeyed undertones derived from the mineral-rich Tarlogie Springs water source.
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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'.