Glenmorangie debuts 25-year-old Pommard wine cask finish exclusively
at its Heathrow Boutique
– Comprising just 1,000 bottles globally, the new Travel Retail release is superbly complex –
Rich and deliciously decadent, Glenmorangie Pommard Cask Finish is the result of one of Glenmorangie’s first experiments with prestigious Pommard red wine casks. Inspired by the intense, fruity wines which emerge from that renowned appellation in Burgundy, France, this 25-year-old single malt is contained within just 1,000 bottles globally. It is now available exclusively at Glenmorangie’s newly opened boutique at Heathrow Airport Terminal Two, where consumers can enjoy a range of whisky experiences including food pairings, mixology and tastings.
Described as one of the most delicious wine-cask finishes ever to emerge from Glenmorangie, this precious single malt marries opulent aromas of lemon sherbet, plums and cherries, with tastes of red apples, ginger and honey-coated cashews, for extraordinary complexity.
Glenmorangie’s whisky creators are endlessly imaginative on their mission to dream up delicious new whiskies. They craft their more delicate, fruity spirit in stills as tall as a giraffe to allow more space for taste and aroma. Then they age it in the world’s finest casks. A wine lover himself, Dr Bill, Director of Whisky Creation, had always adored the classic fruit flavours of Pommard’s renowned red wines. The appellation in Burgundy’s Côte de Beaune takes its name from Pomona, the Roman goddess of abundance, known for protecting and cultivating fruit trees, just as Dr Bill nurtures his whisky stocks. And, fascinated to see how Pommard casks might shape Glenmorangie’s whisky, he began experimenting with that French oak many years ago.
As part of those experiments, he selected a smooth, soft Glenmorangie, aged more than 10 years in bourbon casks. Imagining a particularly rich, full-bodied whisky, he transferred it into Pommard casks for an exceptionally long finish. When he tasted the whisky years later, he was astounded by its complexity. Balancing the French oak’s power with classic burgundy cask notes of blueberry, redcurrant, leather and chocolate, this 25-year-old single malt is considered by Dr Bill to be one of Glenmorangie’s most delectable wine-cask finishes. It is contained within a stunning oak presentation box, decorated with illustrations of vines which come together in a depiction of Pomona herself.
Dr Bill Lumsden, Director of Whisky Creation at Glenmorangie said: “The red wines of Pommard are among my very favourite wines in the world. And hoping to bring their classic, fruity red burgundy notes to Glenmorangie, I first started experimenting with Pommard wine casks around 2008. Created from a small number of casks, and with just 1,000 bottles available, Glenmorangie Pommard Cask Finish is truly one of the most fabulous and delicious wine-cask finishes ever to emerge from Glenmorangie.
“When I first tasted it, I could hardly believe its complexity. The aroma is very perfumed, with notes of lemon sherbet, plums, cherries and honey. The taste is like a basket of fruits: red, juicy apples, honeydew melon, crystallized ginger and a hint of milk chocolate. This is a delectable whisky that I’m sure global travellers will savour and enjoy.”
The Glenmorangie Boutique at Heathrow T2 opened in October 2023 providing an opportunity for travellers to be immersed in Glenmorangie’s delicious and wonderful world and explore an array of signature and highly exclusive single malts from the Highland distillery. Whisky lovers can find Glenmorangie Pommard Cask Finish there now before it becomes available in other select travel retail outlets later this year.
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RRP: £2,100 at the Glenmorangie Heathrow Boutique
TASTING NOTES
Glenmorangie Pommard Cask Finish is bottled at 51.8% ABV
Colour: Burnished Orange
Aroma: Rich, decadent and aromatic, with rounded, fruity esters, along with some lemon sherbet, orange blossom honey and baked red apples. There are some deeper fruits, like plums and cherries, and even a touch of sweet spearmint. With a splash of water, even more fruitiness is revealed, with melon, pear and plum, and finally a gentle earthy or mossy note is encountered.
Taste: The texture is zesty and sherbet-like, and is followed by the most inviting array of flavours – ripe red apples, syrupy-sweet honeydew melon, crystallized ginger, chocolate-coated raisins and a touch of cappuccino coffee.
Finish: The flavour lingers long in the mouth, with finally a hint of cashew nets coated in honey and sweet chili, and a suggestion of amber and incense.
About Glenmorangie:
Glenmorangie’s whisky makers use endless imagination and five key ingredients – wood, water, barley, yeast and time – to dream up delicious single malt whiskies. They’ve been honing their craft for more than 180 years. They create a delicate and fruity spirit in stills as tall as a giraffe to allow for more taste and aroma. Led by Director of Whisky Creation Dr Bill Lumsden, this crackerjack crew are on a mission to bring new flavours and possibilities to the world of single malt.
Glenmorangie celebrates the joy of delicious single malt in every part of its universe, from its boutique hotel Glenmorangie House to its colourful brand campaign, shot by famed photographer Miles Aldridge. With its tagline “It’s kind of delicious and wonderful”, Glenmorangie invites whisky lovers old and new to see themselves in Glenmorangie’s world.
About Dr Bill Lumsden and the Whisky Creation Team:
Dr Bill Lumsden’s favourite phrase is “What if?”. And throughout more than 25 years with Glenmorangie, the Distillery’s Creative Director has challenged himself and his team to take whatever captures their imaginations and turn it into whisky – be that the magic of a walk in the woods (A Tale of the Forest) the joy of a cake moment (Glenmorangie A Tale of Cake), a cup of coffee (Glenmorangie Signet), a beautiful barley field near the Distillery (Glenmorangie Allta) and more. With a PhD in biochemistry and decades of experience, Dr Bill has all the skills needed to bring these ideas to life. Already, he has earned the admiration of his peers many times over. For instance, he has taken his place in the Icons of Whisky Hall of Fame. He has won the International Whisky Competition’s award for Master Distiller of the Year more times than anyone else. And he has been named Master Blender/Distiller of the Year by the International Spirits Challenge twice.
About Glenmorangie Pommard Cask Finish:
Dr Bill Lumsden has long been a wine lover. And the renowned red wines of the Pommard appellation, in Burgundy’s Côte de Beaune, are among his favourite red wines. He began experimenting with finishing Glenmorangie in Pommard casks around 2008, intrigued to see how they would evolve the whisky’s smooth, fruity style. For this whisky, he chose a parcel of Glenmorangie distilled in April 1998, and transferred it into Pommard casks in October 2008. It would require skilful ageing in these casks, to balance the power of the French oak. A quarter-century after it was first created, he knew Glenmorangie Pommard Cask Finish was ready to share. Astonishing in its complexity, Dr Bill believes it is one of Glenmorangie’s greatest-yet wine-cask finishes. The bottle is encased in a presentation box crafted from oak to reflect the casks which brought it to life. Illustrations of vines adorn the box along with Glenmorangie’s signature linework, which combine to reveal the face of Pomona, the Roman goddess of abundance, after whom the village of Pommard is named.
About the Glenmorangie Boutique at Heathrow T2
In October 2023 Moët Hennessy Travel Retail in partnership with Dufry and London Heathrow airport, unveiled “The Wondrous Glenmorangie Boutique”, the world’s inaugural Glenmorangie boutique. Inviting travellers to immerse themselves in Glenmorangie Highland single malt Scotch whisky’s wonderful world, the boutique is a significant milestone in the Moët Hennessy Travel Retail and Glenmorangie’s mission to share exceptional experiences with whisky lovers old and new.
Responsible Drinking:
The Glenmorangie Company advocates responsible drinking and suggests that drinkers savour Glenmorangie whiskies in moderation and in line with recommended daily guidelines for alcohol consumption.
