Scotland - Highland
Glenmorangie 12 Years Old, 2010/2022, Palo Cortado Cask 46%
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Glenmorangie 12 Years Old (2010/2022) Palo Cortado Cask - The Ultimate Elegance of Rare Sherry Casks
This limited-edition Glenmorangie 12 Years Old Palo Cortado Cask is a masterpiece coveted by whisky enthusiasts. Finished in extremely rare Palo Cortado sherry casks, it perfectly blends the fresh style of the Scottish Highlands with the mysterious flavors of southern Spain.
Specifications
| Brand | Glenmorangie |
|---|---|
| Region | Highland, Scotland |
| ABV | 46.0% |
| Cask Type | Palo Cortado Cask Finish |
| Vintage / Volume | 2010 Distilled / 2022 Bottled (12 Years Old) / 700ml |
Online tasting note for reference:
- Nose: Elegant nutty notes intertwined with sweet spices and the comforting warmth of milk chocolate.
- Palate: Rich layers of dark plums accompanied by a silky chocolate flavor, offering a balanced and rounded overall mouthfeel.
- Finish: Long-lasting and profound, leaving a lingering hint of nuts and woody aromas.
Product Details
This Glenmorangie 12 Years Old was distilled in 2010 and bottled at 46% ABV in 2022. The uniqueness of this expression lies in its final maturation stage using Palo Cortado sherry casks. Palo Cortado is one of the most mysterious and rarest types of sherry, which develops naturally during maturation, combining the delicate, clean aromas of Amontillado with the full-bodied richness of Oloroso. The influence of this cask type imparts ultimate complexity to the whisky, making it a rare collector's item that enthusiasts should not miss.
Read More Brand Story
The Glenmorangie Distillery is located in Tain, Scotland, and has been renowned worldwide since 1843 for producing the purest and most delicate single malt whiskies. The distillery boasts the tallest stills in Scotland (equivalent in height to an adult giraffe), meaning only the lightest and purest vapor reaches the top to condense, creating Glenmorangie's signature elegant style.
Under the leadership of Master Blender Dr. Bill Lumsden, Glenmorangie has become a pioneer in "cask finishing" techniques. This 12 Years Old Palo Cortado Cask is a perfect embodiment of this experimental spirit. Palo Cortado casks are exceptionally difficult to source, as they require specific natural environmental conditions to form. Through this cask type, Glenmorangie transforms its traditional citrus and vanilla base notes into greater depth featuring leather, toasted walnuts, and caramel chocolate. This expression not only showcases the distillery's exceptional cask-selection vision but is also a work of art combining the Highland natural environment with precise cask management.
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