Glenmorangie A Tale of The Forest

Glenmorangie A Tale of The Forest, NAS, 46 %

This is a cool and unusual experiment from Glenmorangie. From the official product description we can read the following:

“[..] our Master Distiller Dr Bill Lumsden recalled how ancient Highland whisky makers dried their barley with all kinds of forest fuel. He began experimenting by kilning his barley with many different botanicals, finally selecting juniper berries, birch bark and heather flowers, married with a little peat.“

This whisky has been matured in ex-bourbon casks, “including many refill casks”.

The Glenmorangie A Tale of The Forest will cost you NOK 1100 (14970401) in Norway in a couple of days.

Nose: Hints of smoke, of a slightly bitter persuasion. Deep and dark sweetness. Smokin' marshmallows.

Taste: Medium body. Smoked honey glazed apples. Bitter oranges and black pepper.

Finish: Medium long. Dry and a little oaky. Burnt wood. Spices and herbs. Vanilla, mint and red berries.

Comment: Rather unusual.

Score 84/100

Sláinte!
- Thomas