Glenmorangie 18 Year Old

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Glenmorangie's long-aged expression: 15 years in bourbon casks, with around 30% then spending three more years in Oloroso sherry casks before the two are reunited. Floral, honeyed and rich in dried fruit.

Details

Brand	Glenmorangie
Distillery	Glenmorangie
Origin	Scotland / Highlands
Style	Single Malt
Age	18 yrs
ABV	43%
Cask	Bourbon and Oloroso sherry casks

Flavour profile

Smoky
Sweet
Fruity
Spicy
Rich

* Editorial estimate.

Tasting notes

Nose: Fragrant and floral, with sweet dried fruit.
Palate: Dates, fresh figs and blossom honey, with a creamy mouthfeel.
Finish: Long and sweet, with walnuts, almonds and hazelnuts.

* Editorial tasting notes.

How to enjoy it

Neat
With water

Neat is the best way to catch its delicate florals and fruit; a few drops of water make the aromas even more expressive.

Food pairing

Figs, dates, nuts, blue cheese or honey-based desserts.

Background & production

The 18 Year Old from Glenmorangie, at Tain in the Highlands, also known as Extremely Rare.

It first spends fifteen years in American white oak ex-bourbon casks. Around 30% is then moved into Spanish Oloroso sherry casks for a further three years, and once both parts reach 18 years they are married together.

It is bottled at 43% ABV.