Glenmorangie Unveils Exquisite Calvados Cask Finish in Barrel Select Series
Glenmorangie embarks on a groundbreaking journey with its latest addition to the Barrel Select series – a distinctive venture, marking their first foray into French Calvados cask finishing. This unique process endows the 12-year-old single malt with an enchanting blend of fruity and floral essences, thanks to the meticulously selected Calvados casks, renowned for their soft, orchard-like notes.
Exploring Diverse Cask Influences
The Barrel Select series by Glenmorangie is a testament to the diverse flavor profiles that different cask finishes can impart. Previous standout editions in this series have featured finishes in Amontillado and Cognac casks.
Masterful Creation Led by Dr. Bill Lumsden
Under the expert guidance of Dr. Bill Lumsden, Glenmorangie’s Director of Whisky Creation, the team embarked on an experimental journey. They began by aging whisky for over a decade in American white oak bourbon casks, then skillfully transferring it to Calvados du Pays d’Auge casks from Normandy. This meticulous process resulted in a harmoniously balanced finish.
Dr. Lumsden’s Vision
Dr. Lumsden shares his insight: “At Glenmorangie, our relentless pursuit of delicious whiskies led us to this innovation. The unused Calvados casks presented an intriguing opportunity to enhance our whisky’s award-winning fruity style. Our aim was to see how the elegant, orchard notes of the casks would marry with our whisky, achieving a discerningly balanced finish.
“Glenmorangie Calvados Finish stands as a stellar addition to our Barrel Select Release series of small-batch single malts. This rare whisky weaves together aromas of baked pears, vanilla, and jasmine with flavors of toffee apples, lemon balsam, and spice. It elevates Glenmorangie’s revered qualities to sumptuously new heights.”
Availability
Glenmorangie Calvados Cask Finish is now an exclusive offering in the UK, available at glenmorangie.com.
