The Highland based Glenmorangie Distillery, has today
announced the launch of a new limited-edition collection, inspired by its
Master Distiller’s passion for fine wine.
The Glenmorangie Pursuit of Passion Wine Cask Collection, is
comprised of three single malt Scotch whiskies, which were initially matured in
Bourbon casks, before being finished in casks from some of Europe’s most
acclaimed wine regions.
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| The Glenmorangie Pursuit of Passion Wine Cask Collection |
In the late 1980s and throughout the 1990s, Glenmorangie were among the pioneers of wood finishing in the Scotch whisky industry as the distillery experimented with adding new layers of flavours to their signature spirit.
As a wine lover and a pioneering figure in the art of
wood-finishing whisky, Master Distiller, Dr Bill Lumsden, has long been
inspired by the myriad flavours that wine casks offer Glenmorangie. This
collection is comprised of three of his most prized experiments, each aged for
over 25 years.
Glenmorangie Margaux Wine Cask Finish (52.5% ABV) is a 29
Year Old single malt Scotch whisky, which was finished in Red wine casks from
Margaux - one of the most renowned appellations in Bordeaux, France.
Glenmorangie Corton-Charlemagne Wine Cask Finish (52.1% ABV)
is a 28 Year Old single malt Scotch whisky, which was finished in Grand Cru status
White Burgundy casks from the prestigious Corton-Charlemagne appellation in
Burgundy, France.
Glenmorangie Barbaresco Wine Cask Finish (51.3% ABV) is a 27
Year Old single malt Scotch whisky, finished in Red wine casks, sourced from
Barbaresco, in the renowned wine region of Piedmont, Italy.
Comment on the launch, Dr Bill Lumsden said: “My passion for
single malt whisky is perhaps only matched by my passion for fine wine. And my
travels through the world’s finest vineyards have inspired many experiments
with finishing whisky in wine casks. Of all my experiments, the whiskies in our
Pursuit of Passion Wine Cask Collection are among my most prized and delicious.
With exceptionally long finishes in precious casks from some of France and
Italy’s most renowned wine regions, I’m sure that their complexity will delight
and intrigue lovers of both whisky and wine.”
Limited to 600 sets, The Glenmorangie Pursuit of Passion
Wine Cask Collection, will be available through the Moët Hennessy Private
Client channel from Autumn 2024. It will
also be available to purchase at Glenmorangie’s Boutique at Heathrow Airport,
Terminal 2, as well as in select retailers. RRP: £7,740.
Posted by Steve Rush