Glenmorangie 15-year-old Sauternes Wood Finish / 46% / 0.7l
- Glenmorangie Distillery is unquestionable leader in finishing maturation. The first wood finished expression was released in 1987 – now legendary 1963 Vintage, finished in ex-Oloroso sherry butts.
Product description
Glenmorangie Distillery is the undisputed leader in the field of finishing whisky. The first edition of this type hit the market in 1987 and it was the now legendary 1963 Vintage finished in Oloroso sherry butt casks.
In 1994, Port Wood Finish was added to the core range, and soon others joined: Sherry, Madeira and Burgundy. The 15-year-old Sauternes Wood Finish debuted in 2002, paving the way for the Nectar D'Òr version. The whisky spent 10 years in bourbon barrels and another 5 in Sauternes barrels.
Aroma: fruity, strong notes of Sauternes, apricots, tangerines, caramel, toffee, delicate mineral tones, a trace of musk and oak.
Taste: mild, quite strong wine tones, apricots, grapes, sour cherries, milk chocolate, roasted nuts, lemon pepper, quite strong oak notes.
Finish : medium long, vinous, oaky and spicy with a light fruity note.