Glenmorangie A Tail of the Forest 0,7l 46% Giftbox

Glenmorangie A Tale of the Forest is a limited edition inspired by nature and the forest, offering an unconventional and highly distinctive tasting experience. It is the first Glenmorangie whisky made from barley dried alongside forest herbs, reviving an ancient method that Dr. Bill Lumsden has revived for this edition. In this case, he chose juniper berries, birch bark, and heather flowers.

Characteristics:

The whisky is non-age-stated, and its character is built on the impression of a walk through the forest—evoking the scents of trees, herbs, smoke, and fresh air. Notes of pine, juniper, and coriander appear in both the aroma and taste, accompanied by a subtle hint of smoke. Gradually, dark green eucalyptus and a touch of bitter orange emerge, while the finish remains slow, gently oaky, and elegant.

The gift box is adorned with a fantastic illustration by Pomme Chan, who created her own magical forest inspired by the flavors of this whiskey. Blooming heather, juniper, oranges, and pine cones intertwine on the gift box, making the entire edition visually striking as well.

Tasting Profile:

Nose: Pine, juniper, coriander, subtle smoke.

Palate: Eucalyptus, bitter orange, herbal and forest notes.

Finish: Slow, subtly oaky.

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.