The Glenmorangie 12yo Barrel Select Release is a limited-edition single malt whisky, personally selected by whisky maker Dr. Bill Lumsden. This 12-year-old whisky was initially aged in ex-bourbon casks, then finished in Malaga wine casks, which previously held one of the world's rarest fortified wines from southern Spain. Bottled at 47.3% ABV, it offers a rich and oily palate with dried fruits, dates, and a caramelized sweetness. The addition of water brings forward notes of orange peel, chocolate, and brown sugar. The finish is nutty, with lingering notes of cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
An experiment in whisky-making, this whisky was aged first in bourbon whiskey casks and then for four years in Malaga Dulce (sweet) casks. As a result, it boasts a beautifully sweet profile, with notes of honey and gentle spices. This full-flavored single malt from Glenmorangie is an excellent expression for enjoying on a chilly evening.
Glenmorangie 12yo Malaga Cask Finish 47.3% showcases inviting "wine" tones on the nose, rich sweetness, chocolate, pronounced malt, heavier fruitiness, honey, and a hint of lightly toasted wood and vanilla. In the palate, the whisky offers a pleasantly sweet chocolate onset with a touch of spice, honey, sweetness, chocolate, and a hint of toasted bread. It provides a delightful, lingering taste that encourages savoring each sip.
This whisky is unique due to its finishing in Malaga wine casks, which previously held one of the world's rarest fortified wines from southern Spain, giving it a beautifully sweet and complex profile.
You can expect a rich and oily palate with notes of dried fruits, dates, caramelized sweetness, honey, gentle spices, orange peel, chocolate, brown sugar, and a nutty finish with cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
This whisky is perfect for sipping neat, but adding a splash of water can bring forward additional notes of orange peel, chocolate, and brown sugar, enhancing your tasting experience.
Overall: The Glenmorangie 12yo Barrel Select Release is a well-balanced single malt that offers a rich combination of sweet and spicy notes. The initial sweetness from dried fruits, honey, and chocolate transitions beautifully into a nutty, slightly spicy finish. Adding water enhances the complexity, making it a versatile whisky to enjoy in different ways.
The Glenmorangie 12yo Barrel Select Release is a delightful expression that successfully marries the richness of Malaga wine casks with the traditional Highland malt profile. It's not overwhelmingly complex, but it offers enough layers of flavor to keep you coming back for more. Whether enjoyed neat or with a splash of water, this whisky is a treat for the senses, perfect for a cozy evening sip.
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