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11th October 2013 |
Glenmorangie
re-bottle 50 bottles of the world's first wood
finished whisky.
 Glenmorangie
have recently discovered 50 bottles of
the "world's first" wood-finished whisky
hidden in a corner of one of their
expansive Highland warehouses. Distilled
in 1963 and bottled in 1987,
Glenmorangie have decided to release the
50 bottles of this extraordinarily rare
expression.
Glenmorangie 1963 is going to be offered
in a commemorative bottle fitting of its
iconic 1960s heritage including the
original label. A blast from the
sophisticated past, the new packaging
emanates a universally compelling "time
capsule" mystique.
This unique Glenmorangie expression was
extra-matured in Spanish Oloroso Sherry
casks for almost two years, before being
released in 1987. Bill Lumsden has since
gone on to lead the world in the
innovative field of extra-maturation in
single malt production.
Dr. Bill Lumsden, Glenmorangie's
Director of Distilling, Whisky Creation
and Whisky Stocks, said: "Glenmorangie
1963 is a unique opportunity for
aficionados to sample a truly
ground-breaking single malt whisky. It
marked the first venture into
extra-maturation, so it's a real slice
of history for collectors. This is a
phenomenal whisky capable of
transporting those lucky enough to
sample it back in time to the heady days
of 1963."
Each of the bottles is engraved with a
unique number and is presented in a
metal "time capsule"-style box. The box
has a polished oak wood interior, and
contains a luxurious booklet customised
with a hand-signed note of authenticity
from Dr. Bill. The labels, collar and
cork are made of the purest .925 solid
silver.
Glenmorangie 1963 is a warm walnut brown
in colour and on nosing offers a
beguiling mix of toasted coconut,
vanilla fudge and cherries. Glenmorangie
1963 offers notes of juicy peaches,
pineapples and sweet caramelised
oranges, dusted with Demerara sugar.
Notes of nutmeg, marzipan and walnuts
are also prevalent; characteristic of
Oloroso Sherry cask finishing.
Maxime Balay, Glenmorangie Brand
Director, said "Glenmorangie 1963
clearly highlights our commitment to
innovation as well as our unparalleled
pursuit of perfection to craft
unnecessarily well-made whiskies."
Just 50 bottles of this exceptional
whisky remain from 50 years ago. 20 of
these bottles will be made available for
purchase in the US at a suggested retail
selling price of £1600/$2600 through top
end stores and whisky specialists
worldwide.
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