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Glenmorangie A Tale of Winter is a limited edition 13-year-old single malt Scotch whisky. Re-matured in Sicilian Marsala wine casks, it shines with candied fruits, honey, cocoa and warm Christmas spice notes.
Good to know:
- Category: Single Malt.
- Colour: Amber.
- Strength: 46.0 % Alc. by volume.
- Cask type: Re-matured in Marsala wine casks from Sicily.
- On the nose: spicy notes, classic scent of Marsala with overripe fruit. A hint of orange toffee blends with a fragrant top note of lavender honey and sweet rose. When you add a little water, caramelised fruits appear, such as oranges and pears with hints of sandalwood, Brazil nut and pine.
- On the palate: fruity, slightly peppery flavours paired with sweet, nutty notes – cocoa powder, red pepper, Brazil nut toffee and sweet barley malt.
- Finish: a long-lasting, spicy aftertaste of cloves, ginger and cinnamon with a touch of sweet demerara sugar.
- Glenmorangie distillery: Glenmorangie single malt Scotch whisky comes from the Scottish Highlands. The distillery, officially founded in 1843, and is known as a whisky pioneer, combining tradition with innovation.
- In Switzerland, Glenmorangie A Tale of Winter is available from 87.- CHF.
The vibrant wintery flavours also inspire cosy cocktails that are easy to make at home!
Winter Apple Toddy
Ingredients:
- 50ml Glenmorangie X Whisky
- 75ml apple juice
- 25ml lemon juice
- 1 tsp of honey
- Cinnamon sugar for glass decor
Method:
Firstly, gently heat all the ingredients, except the whisky, in a saucepan. Do not allow to boil. Next, moisten the rim of a heatproof glass cup, dip it in cinnamon sugar in reverse, and then fill with the hot apple and lemon juice. Finally, add the Glenmorangie X and stir.
Garnish with orange zest in strips.
Winter Old Fashioned
Ingredients:
- 50ml Glenmorangie A Tale of Winter
- 1 tsp Demerara Sugar
- 3 dashes Angostura Bitters
Method:
Pour all ingredients into glass and stir to dissolve sugar. Fill with cubed ice. Stir to chill and slightly dilute.
Garnish with a cinnamon stick and orange peel.
Pumpkin Scotch Latte
Ingredients:
- 50ml Glenmorangie The Original
- 50ml Espresso
- 50ml Spiced Pumpkin Syrup
- 100ml Hot Milk
Method:
Pour all ingredients into a heatproof glass or cup and stir well. Garnish: milk foam, thin orange slice dusted with cinnamon.
Quinta Hot Chocolate
Ingredients:
- 50ml Glenmorangie The Quinta Ruban
- 50g dark chocolate (chopped or broken up)
- 50ml double cream
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tsp Demerara Sugar (to taste)
Method:
Pour all ingredients into a saucepan and bring to a simmer on low heat until the chocolate has completely melted. Do not allow to boil. Pour into a glass.
Fireside Mule
Ingredients:
- 50ml Glenmorangie The Original
- 125ml ginger beer
- 25ml lemon juice
- 25ml apple juice
- Some sugar, dash of Angostura bitters
Method:
Gently heat all the ingredients in a saucepan. Do not allow to boil. Pour into a heatproof glass cup. Garnish: ginger biscuit.
Photo credits: Andrea Monica Hug.
Photo credits: MonAme Magazine
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