Glenmorangie has today announced the launch of a new
limited-edition expression, available exclusively from its Boutique at Heathrow
Terminal 2.
Glenmorangie Pommard Cask Finish (51.8% ABV) is a 25 Year
Old single malt Scotch whisky, which was initially matured in years in Bourbon barrels
for ten years, before being matured for a further 15 years in Pommard wine casks.
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Inspired by the intense, fruity wines which emerge from the Pommard appellation in Burgundy, this latest release is the result of one of Glenmorangie’s first experiments with the prestigious red wine casks.
Glenmorangie Pommard Cask Finish, is said to deliver notes
of lemon sherbet, orange blossom honey, baked red apples, plums, cherries and spearmint
on the nose. Followed by notes of ripe red apples, syrupy-sweet honeydew melon,
crystallized ginger, chocolate-coated raisins and a touch of cappuccino coffee
on the palate.
Commenting on the launch, Dr Bill Lumsden, Director of
Whisky Creation at Glenmorangie, said: “The red wines of Pommard are among my
very favourite wines in the world. And hoping to bring their classic, fruity
red burgundy notes to Glenmorangie, I first started experimenting with Pommard
wine casks around 2008. Created from a small number of casks, and with just
1,000 bottles available, Glenmorangie Pommard Cask Finish is truly one of the
most fabulous and delicious wine-cask finishes ever to emerge from
Glenmorangie."
Glenmorangie Pommard Cask Finish, will be available later
this month exclusively from The Glenmorangie Boutique at Heathrow Airport Terminal
2, ahead of rolling out at other select travel retail outlets. RRP: £2,100.
Posted by Steve Rush