Single Highland Rare Malt 18YO
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Ready to enjoy upon release, as single malt Scotch whisky does not mature further in the bottle. Once opened, it is best consumed within 1 to 2 years to enjoy its peak complexity, while sealed bottles can be preserved indefinitely when stored upright in a cool, dark place.
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Rich dark chocolate desserts, artisanal blue cheeses such as Stilton, and roasted venison or game meats.
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Hailing from the legendary Glenmorangie Distillery in Tain, Ross-shire, the Single Highland Rare Malt 18 Year Old is a masterpiece of Scotch whisky craftsmanship. Known for possessing the tallest copper pot stills in Scotland—reaching the height of an adult giraffe—Glenmorangie ensures only the lightest, purest vapors ascend to condense, resulting in an exceptionally elegant spirit. This expression spends its first fifteen years maturing in American white oak ex-bourbon casks, after which approximately thirty percent is transferred into Spanish Oloroso sherry casks for its final three years. Once reunited, the marriage of these casks yields a rich, silky malt with notes of dried fruits, honey, and subtle floral complexity. The distillery's heritage is deeply intertwined with the 'Sixteen Men of Tain' and the mineral-rich waters of the Tarlogie Springs, which flow through limestone, imparting a unique character to this historic Highland malt.
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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'.