Glenmorangie : Extremely Rare 18 Year

A Scotch whisky that entices with its aromatic richness and refinement

The estate

Glenmorangie, a leading Scotch whisky producer, traces its origins back to 1943, when William Matheson and his wife Anne founded the distillery with the view to produce exceptional spirits. Driven by a constant quest for excellence, Glenmorangie is unique in its use of high quality barley, its expertise in wood and its work in extra maturation, the signature of the estate's unique know-how.

The whisky

Glenmorangie's Extremely Rare 18 Year is recognised as a benchmark among Scotland's great Single Malt Scotch Whiskies for its rich flavour and quality.

Whisky making and ageing

After fifteen years of maturation in American white oak bourbon casks, approximately 30% of the whisky was transferred to Oloroso sherry casks for a further three years of ageing. This Scotch spirit is blended only when both whiskies have reached the age of 18 years.

Characteristics and tasting tips for Extremely Rare 18 Year from Glenmorangie

Tasting

Colour
The colour is of a beautiful dark amber.

Nose
The nose opens on delicious vanilla and citrus notes. Throughout the tasting, the bouquet becomes more complex, through notes of honey, walnuts, dates and flowers (jasmine, narcissus, geranium).

Palate
Full and aromatic, the palate entices with grapefruit and fresh orange scents, and also those of honey, flowers, walnuts, dates and figs. The finish is lasting, releasing sweet and nutty notes infused from the whisky’s ageing in Oloroso Sherry casks.