Product Description:
Glenmorangie 18 Year Old "Extremely Rare" is a distinguished Highland single malt known for its complexity and balance. It undergoes a unique maturation process: initially aged for 15 years in American white oak ex-bourbon casks, about 30% is then transferred to Spanish Oloroso sherry casks for a final 3 years of finishing. These two components are then carefully married back together, creating a rich, rounded whisky that harmonizes the sweetness of sherry with the nuttiness and floral notes typical of Glenmorangie.
Tasting Notes:
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Nose: Rich, rounded, and sweet aromas of dried fruits (dates, figs), honey, and complex floral notes (like geranium or jasmine), with underlying hints of vanilla and nutty oak.
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Palate: A balanced taste of honey, malt, and floral scents. Creamy texture with flavors of dates, figs, nuts (walnuts/almonds), vanilla, and sometimes a subtle hint of wood smoke or spice.
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Finish: Long and enticing, featuring the sweetness of dried fruits combined with a subtle dryness and nuttiness from the Oloroso sherry casks.
