This single malt is made with the silky, fruity spirit from Glenmorangie’s giraffe-high stills and let it steep in American oak casks. No less than 15 years later, a portion is transferred into Oloroso sherry casks for three more years. Once 18 years have passed, they are reunited to create a warm balance of sweet, floral lushness. Rich marmalade flavours brush against honey and fig, touches of caramelized orange and far-off campfire smoke.
Nose – Rich, rounded and sweet with dried fruit and a complex floral fragrance.
Palate – A balance between honey, malt and flowery notes. Rich figs and dates emerge with a hint of wood smoke in the background.
Finish – Long and enticing with the sweetness of dried fruit and subtle dryness of Oloroso nuttiness.