Glenmorangie A Tale of Tokyo Single Malt Whisky

Category:
 
Spirits
Sub-Category:  
 
Whisky
Producer:
 
Glenmorangie
Label Name:
 
A Tale of Tokyo Single Malt Whisky
Country:
 
Scotland, United Kingdom
Region:
 
Highland
Volume:
 
700ml
ABV:
 
46%
Acidity:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
2
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
18-20°C

Awards/Ratings
Double Gold — San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2023; Whisky Magazine tasting score ~8/10; Distiller community rating ~3. 8/5; launched as a

Tasting Note
White pepper and spicy oak up front with bitter cherry and tangy orange zest, incense and sandalwood; background toffee, dark chocolate and almond. Long, resinous finish with mandarin and nutty notes.

Food Pairing
Western: roasted duck, aged cheddar, dark chocolate, roasted almonds, glazed pork belly. Asian: miso-glazed black cod, yakitori, teriyaki beef, rich ramen, soy-and-ginger glazed fish.

Production Method
Highland single malt distilled from malted barley; part-matured in rare Japanese mizunara oak and combined with whisky matured in ex-bourbon and ex-sherry casks. Bottled at 46% ABV, NAS limited edition.

Vineyard Info
Glenmorangie Distillery (Tain), established 19th century, known for tall stills and innovative wood finishes. Now part of LVMH, the house explores rare casks and limited editions.