Glenmorangie Calvados Cask Finish
$101.99
This 12 year old Glenmorangie expression was initially matured for at least 10 years in ex-Bourbon casks before finishing in ex-Calvados casks. It has been bottled at 46%.
Producer Description
"The Glenmorangie Calvados Cask Finish is the fifth release in the our Barrel Select series of small-batch single malts, which explores the flavours that arise from different cask finishes. Entwining scents of jasmine with baked apples and pears, this rare 12-year-old bottling offers new mellow depths to Glenmorangie’s signature fruity tones.
"Inspired by his fascination with the soft orchard notes of the French brandy Calvados, award-winning Master Distiller Dr. Bill Lumsden transferred whisky that had been aged for more than 10 years into ex-Calvados casks for extra maturation. The result is a soft and delectably rich whisky that unites the mellow notes of baked apples and pears with subtle notes of jasmine and vanilla."
Glenmorangie Grand Vintage Malt 1998
$1,149.99
The 8th release in Glenmorangie's Bond House No,1 range, was built around a parcel of whisky which was filled into virgin oak by Dr. Bill Lumsden in 1998, shortly after he took over as director of whisky creation. The virgin oak matured whisky was married with classic whiskies from ex-Bourbon and Sherry casks. The whisky has been bottled at 43% and 23 years of age.
Producer Description
"The Glenmorangie Grand Vintage 1998 is like embarking on a transatlantic journey from the world of classic bourbon, to the sherry bodegas in Jerez, both finessed with virgin new charred oak. Rich with vibrant fruits, smooth toffee, and ginger, this whisky’s eloquence is a symbol of our elegant, experimental style.
"The year this whisky was distilled, there was a fresh air of enthusiasm at the Distillery. Having joined Glenmorangie some years before, Dr Bill Lumsden had just taken charge of all Glenmorangie’s whisky creation. And he was bursting with ideas for evermore delicious whiskies.
"Dr Bill was particularly eager to explore the wonders new charred oak barrels might bring to Glenmorangie’s soft, fruity spirit. And so he earmarked a handful of carefully crafted casks, tailormade to enrich the Distillery’s single malt. By charring the virgin wood of these bespoke casks for the first time, Dr Bill hoped to create a striking style of single malt, intense in colour and spice.
"Dr Bill was overjoyed by the spicy depths of his unprecedented experiment. And imagining how he might complement that whisky’s rare flavours, he set about uniting Glenmorangie’s delicacy with its toasty, buttery power.First he layered those oaky notes with soft, fruity Glenmorangie aged in first-fill bourbon casks. Then brought sweet subtlety with a hint of whisky finished in oloroso sherry casks."
Glenmorangie Pursuit of Passion
$3,399.99
Decadent Drams Westport 21 Year
$359.99
53% - 2003 - 19 Years Refill Sherry / 2 Years in First Fill Sherry Hogshead
Westport = Glenmorangie
88.67 Points Whiskybase
Producer Description
"A new bottling of that famously teaspooned tipple: Westport. A blended malt distilled in 2003 and bottled at 21 years of age and natural cask strength. Matured in a refill sherry hogshead and finished for over two years in a 1st fill sherry hogshead. This is spicy, darkly fruity and full of classical, richly sherried, highland character. No giraffes were harmed in the bottling of this whisky."
Glenmorangie A Tale of Spices
$112.99
The 6th release in Glenmorangie's 'A Taste of' series is A Tale of Spices. Dr. Bill's homage to spice markets, created by marrying whiskies from 4 different cask types. 46%
Producer Description
"Travelling the world in search of extraordinary casks to bring new flavours to Glenmorangie, Dr Bill has always been drawn to spice markets, with their fragrant aromas and rainbow hues. Envisioning a whisky infused with such variety, he and Master Blender Gillian Macdonald experimented by finishing bourbon-aged Glenmorangie in four different types of cask for the first time.
- Never used before at Glenmorangie, Moroccan red wine casks crafted from French oak give this creation mouth-watering layers of sweet spice.
- New charred oak casks add another spicy dimension.
- Shaved, toasted red wine casks offer nuanced, fruity notes.
- Pedro Ximénez sherry casks bring rich, sweet depths.