Glenmorangie Allta Private Edition No. 10 Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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Whiskey: Glenmorangie Allta Private Edition No. 10 Single Malt Scotch

Yeasts impact on the character of whisky has long been overlooked, and this Private Edition No. 10 Glenmorangie Allta highlights its influence, created with the wild yeast that grows on Glenmorangies own barley fields.

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Size: 750ML

Proof: 102.4 (51.2% ABV)

Origin: United States

Distillery: Glenmorangie Distillery

Glenmorangie Single Malt Scotch Whisky is made using malted barley, which is germinated with water sourced from the Tarlogie Spring. The water produced from the spring, which spends nearly a century underground before it is extracted, is unusually rich in minerals. (In the 1980s, when development in the area threatened the spring’s water quality, the distillery purchased 600 acres of land around and including the spring, in order to ensure consistent water quality and adequate supply.) After germination, the grains are mashed and fermented before being twice distilled through Glenmorangie’s copper-pot stills. The stills are equipped with relatively small boiler pots, which increases the exposure of the whisky to the copper, resulting in a more pure flavor. In addition, the stills are nearly seventeen feet tall the tallest of any distillery in Scotland and as a result, produce a lighter, more refined whisky. This is next annual Private Edition Glenmorangie release celebrates ten years of the Private Edition series. Glenmorangie Allta Scots Gaelic for “wild” is the tenth expression in the collection, and the very first whisky to be created from a bespoke strain of wild yeast growing on local barley. Yeasts influence on the character of whisky has long been overlooked. Acclaimed whisky writer Michael Jackson believed Glenmorangie possessed unique “house” yeast. Having discovered a strain of wild yeast that had never been identified before, Glenmorangie created this expression with local Cadboll barley. The result is an exceptional spirit, noted for its aromatic character, matured in ex-bourbon barrels to highlight its fruity character and lend a rich creaminess to the whisky.

Glenmorangie Allta Private Edition No. 10 Single Malt Scotch Whisky Tasting Notes

Nose: Delightful aroma.

Palate: Glenmorangie Allta possesses a rich and fruity character that combines biscuit notes with hints of fresh baked bread, mandarin orange and buttery candy.

Finish: Rich and smooth.

Distillery Information

The Glenmorangie distillery was established in 1843, on the Dornoch Firth by brothers William and John Matheson. The site originally held a farm distillery under the name Morangie. There is evidence that distillation was carried out at this site during the early 18th century. Production began in November of 1849. During the latter part of the 19th century Glenmorangie began overseas exportation and destinations included Europe and the United States.