Glenmorangie Spios

Description

The ninth annual release in our acclaimed Private Edition series, Glenmorangie Spios is the first Glenmorangie ever to be fully matured in American ex-rye whiskey casks. Full-bodied and savoury, its innovative character was inspired by the bygone elegance of Americas golden whiskey era, when American rye whiskey was feted in the countrys most prestigious saloons. Glenmorangie Spios Scots Gaelic for spice and pronounced spee-oss recalls the spirits elegant past, inviting ryes rare notes of cinnamon and clove to shine through in the Highland Distillerys uniquely smooth spirit, for a single malt whisky of sophistication and subtle spice. 46% ABVAroma Fresh and herbal, with hints of cherry, clove, mint toffee and scents of green grass. With water, more perfumed notes emerge, crisp and clean, alongside an inviting herbal complexity.Taste Ryes spice bursts forth on the palate, bringing tastes of toffee, clove, cinnamon and nutmeg, alongside buttery vanilla.Finish Rich, sweet and lingering with more toffee, Brazil nut and a suggestion of citrus.AWARDSSC 2018 TrophyISC 2018 GoldIWSC 2018 silverSFWSC 2018 Silver