Glenmorangie Tale of Winter 0,7l 46%

Glenmorangie A Tale of Winter is a limited edition inspired by the cozy feeling of winter, when snow glistens outside and you snuggle up in a soft sweater by the fireplace. It was precisely this atmosphere that Dr. Bill Lumsden wanted to capture in a whisky that feels cozy, rich, and spicy, yet retains Glenmorangie’s signature elegance.

Characteristics:

The whisky was aged for a total of 13 years and acquired its final character through maturation in casks previously used for Sicilian Marsala wine. This gave it a fuller sweetness, subtle dessert notes, and a beautifully warm winter profile. The result is a whisky that blends fruit, cocoa, honey, and spices into a harmonious and very pleasant whole.

Tasting Profile:

Color: Amber.

Nose: Orange chocolate, lavender honey, roses; after adding water, caramelized pears and oranges, sandalwood, Brazil nuts, resin.

Taste: Juicy, sweet, and spicy; cocoa, red peppers, toffee with Brazil nuts, brown sugar, barley malt.

Finish: Spicy, with notes of cloves, ginger, and cinnamon.

Glenmorangie A Tale of Winter is a whiskey for moments of peace and tranquility. Thanks to its final maturation in Sicilian Marsala wine casks, it has a warm, delicately sweet, and spicy character, making it perfect for slow sipping during the colder months.

About Glenmorangie Distillery:

The story of Glenmorangie begins in 1843, when farmer William Matheson and his wife Anne built a distillery in the Scottish Highlands in Ross-shire. At the time, he may have sold his whisky for just a shilling a gallon, but his vision was far-reaching. The whisky was named after the peaceful landscape he loved – Glenmorangie, which means "Valley of Peace" in Gaelic.

Matheson laid the foundations for what became one of the world's most famous and respected single malt whisky distilleries. For many years, it was led by Gordon L. Smart, distillery manager since 1920, and the legendary "16 men of Tain," who handcrafted whisky using time-honored methods.

Today, the distillery is run by Edward Thomas, winner of the Global Distillery Manager of the Year 2022 award at the Whisky Magazine Icons of Whisky Awards. Glenmorangie still employs 24 "Distillers of Tain" who continue the craftsmanship of previous generations.

A distinctive feature of Glenmorangie are the tallest stills in Scotland, as tall as a giraffe. It is thanks to this height that the distillate has more space to develop the delicate, fruity and elegant flavors that are typical of Glenmorangie.

The giraffe has thus become not only a symbol of the distillery, but also a symbol of responsibility. In 2020, Glenmorangie partnered with the Giraffe Conservation Foundation and the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland to help protect these endangered animals in the wild.