Glenmorangie 12 Years Old Palo Cortado Cask Finish 70cl 46°
This small-batch is Glenmorangie's first Single Malt to be finished in rare Palo Cortado casks, a Sherry white wine.
The Single Malt spent its first eight years mellowing in American white oak Bourbon casks. Part of the liquid was then finished in Palo Cortado Sherry casks, a first for the Highlands distillery.
Palo Cortado is a rare variety of Sherry from Andalusia, which is created by pure chance when the veil of "flor" (protective yeast) does not form on the sherry initially intended to become Amontillado.
This 12-year-old whiskey stands out for its smoothness and elegance. Round, pastry and subtly spicy, we find all the delicacy specific to Glenmorangie distillates.
| Volume | 0.7 L |
| ABV | 46° |
| Type | Single malt |
| Distillery | Glenmorangie |
| Country | Scotland |
| Region | Highlands |
| Age | 12 years |
| Maturation | Bourbon & Sherry |
| Peat | Non Peated |
| Reference: | 25158 |
The Glenmorangie distillery operates with the tallest Pot Stills of Scotland (5.13m). This is the size of an adult giraffe!
These stills with spherical compartments (boil ball) play a decisive role in the crafting of the light and subtle Glenmorangie character. Only the lightest alcoholic vapours are collected. The spring waters used by the distillery are naturally filtered through limestone and impart Glenmorangie with its spicy character. The aged versions are increasingly powerful and develop delicate vanilla notes.
Glenmorangie is today an extraordinary pioneer in the art & science of oak cask maturation, and offers a spectacular choice of special finishes. Glenmorangie has a very strict policy and uses only first and second fill barrels, a process that magnifies the layers of flavours. The Glenmorangie distillate ages in ex-Bourbon, American white oak casks for at least 10 years. Glenmorangie collects a share from the ex-Bourbon casks and transfers it into casks that previously contained other alcohols or wines, thus extending the maturation: this is the “wood finish”. The use of casks that previously contained Sherry, Port, Madeira wines or Bourgogne wines maintains the essential balance of Glenmorangie whisky, while imparting intriguing characteristics to the spirit.
The art of cask maturation at Glenmorangie has been influenced by more than 25 years of research, enabling the Master Distiller to find the perfect casks for the Single Malts, and acquire the reputation of an expert amongst the circles of whisky maturation experts.
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