Glenmorangie Extremely Rare 18 Year Old

Crafting single malt whisky since 1843, when farmer William Matheson and his wife Anne followed their dreams and founded the Glenmorangie Distillery. Despite being owned by blenders, MacDonald & Muir, for most of the 20th century, Glenmorangie had an early focus on bottling its single malt. This became the distillery's main output in 1959, and with the unique flavours derived from Scotland's smallest stills, coupled with their pioneering use of wood finishing, Glenmorangie is now one of the world's biggest selling malts. As a result, the distillery portfolio over the years has been extensive, and little has been spared for independent bottlers.

Part of Glenmorangie’s Prestige Range, this 18 year old spent its first 15 years in American white oak bourbon casks. After this time, 30% was transferred to Oloroso sherry casks where it spent its final days, as the rest remained in bourbon casks. After 18 years has passed in total, the whisky was reunited and bottled at 43% ABV. A thick, creamy and fruity single malt Scotch whisky presented in a wonderfully elegant bottle.

    Nose:    Creamy and tangy notes of citrus, cinnamon, stewed fruits and caramel-drizzled pannacotta.

    Taste:    The palate is tropical and creamy with nectarines in yoghurt, acacia honey, peaches in cream and butterscotch.

    Finish:    Ends on tangy oak and grilled grapefruit with plenty of dark sugar caramelised on top.