Glenmorangie Grand Vintage 6th Release Single Malt Scotch Whisky 23 Year Old · 1996 Vintage
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The sixth vintage of Glenmorangie's Bond House No 1 Collection, the Grand Vintage 1996 has arrived! Created for the delight of connoisseurs and collectors, the Bond House No.1 Collection pays homage to its namesake, the largest of Glenmorangie's traditional 19th – century bonded warehouses. For generations, Bond House No.1 served as home to maturing whisky casks, patiently sheltering them in its depths, on the banks of the beautiful Dornoch Firth.
In 1990, its purpose was to change entirely, as Bond House No.1 was transformed into a majestic still house, today renowned as Glenmorangie's “Highland Cathedral”. Embracing the 12 towering copper stills which bring the fruity, fragrant spirit to life, it is at the very heart of their whisky creation.
The Grand Vintage Malt 1996 is luxurious and creamy, with fresh and floral aromas. Captured at its peak, this whisky is shared at its remarkable best. This 23-year-old whisky pays tribute to the pioneering quest to find the ideal casks and is long aged in a handful of the first custom- designed bourbon casks.
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Tasting Notes
Colour
Golden straw with a soft honey-amber glow.
Nose
Fresh and perfumed, a bouquet of roses, carnations and jasmine rises, with a piquant lift of coriander. Mandarin orange and pear provide brightness, wrapped in a fruity, candied sweetness. A splash of water releases more carnations, gentle geraniums and a silky note of vanilla.
Palate
A zesty citrus mouthfeel leads with orange and lemon, tempered by vanilla and fudge. For a whisky of this age, subtle ginger and sweet chilli drift through, anchored by nuanced oak and a creamy backdrop.
Finish
Delicate and dancing, with a cake-mix softness and a gentle kiss of almonds and pear lingering on the finish.