Glenmorangie Malaga Cask Finish is a 12-year-old limited edition that, according to tasting notes from the brand, brings an explosion of flavors from the south of Spain, including sultanas, raisins, dates, tangy mandarin orange, milk chocolate, honey and brown sugar, as well as hints of citrus. Spices such as cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and sweet star anise also arise in the syrupy liquid, allowing the mixture to give off a mellow fragrance and chestnut color.
Lumsden found himself captivated by the intense sweetness of the wines of Malaga and began to dream of lacing their delicate taste with that of Glenmorangie’s creaminess. He said of this in a prepared statement that “the honeyed aromas and fruity, chocolatey tastes of Glenmorangie Malaga Cask Finish take me straight to the sun-kissed south of Spain, where Malaga’s famed fortified wines are made. By finishing our soft, creamy whisky in Malaga ‘dulce’ casks, we’ve created an indulgently sweet and rich small-batch single malt.
“Our Barrel Select Release is delicious treat for whisky lovers old and new.”
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Glenmorangie Malaga Cask Finish prices around £75, or around $100 USD, and is available now. It is bottled at 47.3% ABV.
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