Glenmorangie adds 30YO whisky to core range
Scotch whisky distillery Glenmorangie has launched a 30-year-old single malt as part of its permanent range, making it the brand’s oldest core expression.
Created by The Glenmorangie Company’s director of whisky creation, Dr Bill Lumsden MBE, and his team, The Thirty combines a selection of rare whiskies aged in Burgundy red wine casks for a minimum of 15 years with classic Bourbon cask-matured Glenmorangie.
Two-thirds of the recipe consists of whiskies aged in selected wine casks, reflecting Lumsden’s love for the French wine region and his experiments with Burgundy casks.
Lumsden commented on the release: “When time and the alchemy of whisky are brought together in exactly the right way, incredible single malts like Glenmorangie The Thirty are born. It takes three decades to nurture this whisky to its full potential – and we select only the casks which can stand the test of time.
“Showcasing a whisky long finished in Burgundy casks, The Thirty balances richer, fruity flavours with hints of our signature, elegant style. Unexpected aromas of raspberries and cherries lead into tastes of ripe peach and candied orange, cut through by leather and spice.
“This single malt is our celebration of age and imagination, 30 years in the making.”
Glenmorangie The Thirty is showcased in a presentation box that features rich purple tones, mirroring the hues of Burgundy red wine.
The purple is accented with copper highlights, which pay homage to the distillery’s distinctive tall stills, along with touches of Glenmorangie’s signature orange.
The Thirty will be available for purchase from the end of March via the distillery’s website, at the distillery visitor centre in Tain, and at Glenmorangie’s London Heathrow Boutique, with additional markets launching throughout the year.
The new core range single malt is bottled at 43% ABV and has a suggested retail price of £740 (US$989/€850).
Last year, Moët Hennessy-owned brand became the official whisky of Formula One through a 10-year partnership.
Glenmorangie’s releases from last year include a 15-year-old Lasanta and A Tale of Spices.
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