Glenmorangie
A Tale of Spices
- 46
- 70cl
- Taste: 2
- Highlands
Glenmorangie was founded in 1843 by brothers John and William Matheson in the town of Tain, in the Highlands of Scotland. The distillery's site originally hosted a brewery, but the Matheson brothers converted it into a whisky distillery, using second-hand gin stills. Glenmorangie began as a small distillery and gained recognition by the late 19th century. The Macdonald family acquired it in 1918, expanding its production and reach. In 2004,...
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Glenmorangie was founded in 1843 by brothers John and William Matheson in the town of Tain, in the Highlands of Scotland. The distillery's site originally hosted a brewery, but the Matheson brothers converted it into a whisky distillery, using second-hand gin stills.
Glenmorangie began as a small distillery and gained recognition by the late 19th century. The Macdonald family acquired it in 1918, expanding its production and reach. In 2004, the brand was acquired by Moët Hennessy, its current owner.
Famous for its exceptionally tall stills, which stand at 8 meters, Glenmorangie's stills are among the tallest in Scotland and contribute to the whisky’s distinctive light character.
The vibrant flavours of spice markets has inspired Glenmorangie's A Tale of Spices. Matured in four types of casks - Moroccan red wine, new charred oak, Pedro Ximénez sherry, and shaved toasted red wine casks.
This release continues Dr. Bill’s innovative approach to whisky making, incorporating Moroccan wine casks - rarely used in the industry - for added depth. Glenmorangie first used the shaved toasted red wine casks in Milsean, the seventh Private Edition, released in 2016.
Official Tasting Notes
Colour - Mustard Gold
Nose - Spicy, sweet and wonderfully perfumed. Lovely perfumed notes of rose, carnation, jasmine and lilac, along with a myriad of spices - cumin, saffron, nutmeg, ginger, chilli and anise. Some gentle sweet oak and chestnut. With water some delicate fruits emerge, along with a touch of menthol and bread dough.
Taste - The mouthfeel bursts with sizzling spices. Ginger, black pepper and mustard seed gives a bold earthiness to the flavour. Backed up by a soft sweetness, mint toffee and demerara sugar, along with some sugar-coated almonds. The palate's lifted by a distinct eucalyptus note. Finally, the aftertaste has hints of clove, leather and peppermint.
Glenmorangie began as a small distillery and gained recognition by the late 19th century. The Macdonald family acquired it in 1918, expanding its production and reach. In 2004, the brand was acquired by Moët Hennessy, its current owner.
Famous for its exceptionally tall stills, which stand at 8 meters, Glenmorangie's stills are among the tallest in Scotland and contribute to the whisky’s distinctive light character.
The vibrant flavours of spice markets has inspired Glenmorangie's A Tale of Spices. Matured in four types of casks - Moroccan red wine, new charred oak, Pedro Ximénez sherry, and shaved toasted red wine casks.
This release continues Dr. Bill’s innovative approach to whisky making, incorporating Moroccan wine casks - rarely used in the industry - for added depth. Glenmorangie first used the shaved toasted red wine casks in Milsean, the seventh Private Edition, released in 2016.
Official Tasting Notes
Colour - Mustard Gold
Nose - Spicy, sweet and wonderfully perfumed. Lovely perfumed notes of rose, carnation, jasmine and lilac, along with a myriad of spices - cumin, saffron, nutmeg, ginger, chilli and anise. Some gentle sweet oak and chestnut. With water some delicate fruits emerge, along with a touch of menthol and bread dough.
Taste - The mouthfeel bursts with sizzling spices. Ginger, black pepper and mustard seed gives a bold earthiness to the flavour. Backed up by a soft sweetness, mint toffee and demerara sugar, along with some sugar-coated almonds. The palate's lifted by a distinct eucalyptus note. Finally, the aftertaste has hints of clove, leather and peppermint.
Tasting Rating Guide
1: Light, good for beginners - an aperitif on a summers day, i.e. Glengoyne, Auchentoshan
2: Also good for beginners but with more depth and body - a little stronger than 1, ie. Glenmorangie, Speyburn
3: A dram for everyone, a little more complex so the palate requires a little more experience, i.e. Cragganmore, Macallan
4: A stronger spirit, a big whisky with lots of character and body, excellent after dinner, i.e. Lagavulin, Laphroaig