GLENMORANGIE 18 Years

The last hours of a perfect autumn day when the world looks like a golden dream filled with cookie-coloured leaves and butterscotch skies... What would that taste like? The answer is, this dazzling, luminous whisky – a rhapsody of warm tones like purple heather, leaves swirling in the wind and hues of lemon, copper and gold. 

To create it, we gather the silky, fruity spirit from our giraffe-high stills and let it steep in American oak casks. No less than 15 years later, we transfer a portion into Oloroso sherry casks for three more years. Once 18 years have passed, we reunite them to create its warm balance of sweet, floral lushness. Rich marmalade flavours brush against honey and fig, touches of caramelized orange and far-off campfire smoke.

TASTING NOTES:

COLOR: A deep, almost amber gold with sparkles that invite contemplation. The passage of time is reflected in its warm and luminous tone, which denotes a patient and meticulous maturation.

NOSE: The first inhalation is a dance between ripe fruit and the softness of wood. Vanilla intertwines with notes of dried fruits, such as apricots and raisins, while subtle hints of honey and caramel make their way, leaving a sensation of creamy softness. A delicately spiced background, with a touch of cinnamon and nutmeg, appears discreetly, accentuated by a slight sigh of sherry, which completes this harmonious complexity.

TASTE: Upon tasting, the balance between sweetness and structure is immediate. The body is full and silky, with a softness that coats the palate. It flows like a stream of candied fruits and nuts, followed by a slight aftertaste of dark chocolate that appears as it develops in the mouth. The influence of the wood is elegantly noticeable, providing a subtle bitterness that is perfectly balanced with the residual sweetness of the honey and fruit. The finish is long and warm, leaving a trace of soft spices and a perfectly integrated touch of oak