Glenmorangie Port Wood Finish 43% Single Malt Scotch Whisky

From a previous series of Glenmorangie Wood Finish Bottlings now discontinued and  much sought after by collectors


This unique malt whisky was  initially  matured in American oak casks and then  transferred into casks or ‘pipes’ which have previously contained Port for a further period of maturation.

Colour:- Antique copper: golden, but with a rosey hue.

Nose;- With a drop of water, the key aromas are of butterscotch and dark chocolate, but with fresh minty notes and a trace of dryness, like lint.  There is some sandalwood here, and citrus fruit – oranges, perhaps tangerine – even a hint of allspice.  With a little more water, lighter scents begin to emerge: grass and hay, hazelnuts and candied peel.

Taste:- The mouthfeel is voluptuously smooth, like sipping velvet.  The entire palate is engaged – a most interesting and complex balance of sweet and dry flavours.  The bitter chocolate and the fresh mintiness noted as aromas are apparent.  In the satisfying, lingering finish, a hint of port reveals itself for the first time, along with walnuts.

Finish:- A remarkable whisky, perfect after a good meal or to savour at any time.

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Glenmorangie Maderia wood Finish Scotch Whisky

Glenmorangie Scotch Whisky Distilling Equipment

8 Swan necked stills (tallest in Scotland)
Matured principally in American oak bourbon barrels The Distillery was the first to introduce finishes other than sherry

This unique range of malt whiskies was initially matured in American oak casks for at least 10 years and then transferred into casks which had previously contained Madeira for a further period of maturation.

This range of Glenmorangie wood finishes has now been discontinued

Colour:- Bright amber, with a slight orange tinge.

Nose:- This is a complex aroma – fresh, but slightly linty; sweet, but with a burnt tangy trace – literally “madeirised”; a trace of wood shavings.

With a drop of water, fresh black pepper emerges and a strong trace of humbugs (more than just “toffee” and “mint”, but having those characteristics). Some citrus orange in particular, perhaps peaches and again the intriguing burnt characteristic, with some indefinable winey undertones. After a while in an open glass, deeper fruit and spice notes emerge, like Christmas cake.

Taste:- The flavour is “cool” to the palate, but spicy on the tongue; fresh and citrus; sweet as it passes, but with a firm dry finish. The winey flavours are slight and unidentifiable; not as sweet as sherry and with a tangy characteristic. Unless told, we doubt whether anyone would identify Madeira, but once told, the puzzle is solved.

Finish:- Sweet as it passes, but with a firm, dry finish.

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Glenmorangie Scotch Whisky burgundy Wood Finish 43% abv

Founded in the early 1820s by David Sutherland
Region Highland region, Northern district
Water Source Tarlogie Springs

Colour:- Rich chestnut gold.

Nose:- At full strength, the confectionery sweetness of candied honeycomb in milk chocolate stimulates the senses, with aromatic top notes of spearmint and simmering coffee.

With water, the aroma is reminiscent of a summer fruit pudding - a burst of intense ripe fruits with plums, raspberries, figs and banana softened by sponge and cream; a dusting of cinnamon and nutmeg spice, and covered with flakes of sugared almonds.

Taste:- Rich, fruity and sweet with an intriguing range of mouthwatering and tingly flavours. The taste meets all the expectations promised on the nose with balanced sweetness, fruit and spicy notes. Initially, there is a burst of mouthwatering plums and raspberries, followed by tingly spices (cinnamon and nutmeg), and progressing to a lightly mouth-coating effect, reminiscent of sucking boiling sweets (oil of cloves). Later there is the gentle dryness of cocoa powder, grape must and almonds.

Finish:- Long and ‘tingly’ with raspberries, plums and cocoa powder.


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The Glenmorangie Single Malt Scotch Whisky is a Medium to Full Whisky

Dried Fruits-Citric Fruits-Sherry Influence- Honey and Malty

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Glenmorangie 1975 46% Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky.

A very rare aged Glenmorangie single malt finished in Cote Du Rhone’s finest wine casks.

Limited edition distilled in 1975 bottled in 2003

Complete with tasting notes.

Numbered bottle In wood presentation case.

Tasting Notes

Colour Deep mahogany.

Nose. Rich and sweet with berry fruits and spices. At full strength, the aroma is of plums and dark chocolate with hints of mint, black pepper and almond oil.

With water, sugared plums emerge with peaches and hints of berry fruits (strawberries and raspberries), balanced by sandalwood and dates, with beeswax in the background.

Taste The flavour is richly fruity and full bodied. The taste starts sweet and fruity then becomes slightly tart as the berries appear with sherbert lemons. The taste then evolves into a lightly chewy and dry mouth feel as cocoa powder and dry vinous notes are detected.

Finish Long and dry with cocoa, deep vinous notes and plum skins.

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