Glenmorangie Unveils Latest Whisky in Barrel Select Series That Reaches ‘Richly Delicious New Heights’
Glenmorangie unveiled its latest release as part of the barrel select series, finished in Calvados casks — a first for the brand. (Photo: Glenmorangie)
On Friday, Whisky Magazine reported that Glenmorangie introduced a fifth expression within its Barrel Select Series, and the latest scotch whisky expression breaks new ground for the distillery. The expression was finished in French Calvados casks.
“At Glenmorangie, we are always experimenting with ways to create delicious whiskies,” Director of Whisky Creation Dr. Bill Lumsden said, according to Whisky Magazine. “Since Calvados casks have never been used before at Glenmorangie, I was intrigued to see how their elegant, orchard notes would complement our whisky’s award-winning fruity style, with a judicious finish.”
Lumsden spearheaded the creation process of this 12-year-old single malt, which spent an initial period of over a decade aging in white oak bourbon casks.
After that initial process, the distillate was transferred to casks that previously held Calvados du Pays d’Auge from Normandy.
According to Wine Enthusiast, Calvados is an apple brandy that can only be made in Normandy. It typically begins as a cider and is considered by bartenders as “a more approachable brandy.”
Glemorangie has spent the past few months experimenting with distinctive finishes. In November, it reworked its expression, The Nectar. This dessert-driven scotch is finished in Sauternes casks.
As for Glenmorangie’s Calvados Cask Finish, the whisky hosts a 46% ABV and a suggested retail price of £75 ($95).
“Glenmorangie Calvados Finish is a wonderful addition to our Barrel Select Release series of small-batch single malts,” Lumsden continued. “Entwining scents of baked pears, vanilla and jasmine with tastes of toffee apples, lemon balsam and spice, this rare whisky takes all that is good about Glenmorangie to richly delicious new heights.”
Glenmorangie Calvados Cask Finish Tasting Notes, Via the Brand
Nose: Baked apples and pears, almond, vanilla with waxy floral qualities.
Taste: Oily – yet spicy – with baked pears, marzipan, eucalyptus and charcoal.
Finish: Lengthy and slightly cooling.
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