Glenmorangie has launched its latest release in the “A Tale Of” series, titled A Tale of Ice Cream, which draws inspiration from the nostalgic flavors of ice cream. While the whisky does not taste exactly like ice cream, its flavor profile captures the essence of that beloved treat.
Dr. Bill Lumsden, head of whisky creation, and master blender Gillian Macdonald designed this expression with an ice cream parlour menu in mind. They utilized specially toasted virgin casks to enhance the levels of vanillin, a compound found in wood that contributes to the whisky’s vanilla notes, alongside traditional bourbon barrels.
“We imagined creating a whisky of melting decadence and lavish swirls of flavor,” Lumsden stated. “By ageing Glenmorangie in bourbon and high-vanillin casks, we have deliciously magnified our whisky’s sweetest, creamiest side. With notes of peach melba, lemon sorbet, coconut flakes, and rich vanilla, sipping Glenmorangie A Tale of Ice Cream is like sinking your spoon into a carousel of flavor.” The whisky is a non-age-statement expression bottled at 46 percent ABV.
A Tale of Ice Cream marks the fifth release in the A Tale Of series, which has previously featured A Tale of the Forest, created using barley kilned with woodland botanicals, and A Tale of Cake, a collaboration with pastry chef Dominique Ansel aged in Tokaji wine casks.
In addition to the new release, Glenmorangie has revamped its core lineup. The distillery has replaced its longstanding 10-year-old expression with a 12-year-old version, introduced a new Triple Cask Reserve aged in bourbon, new charred oak, and rye whiskey barrels, and renamed the 18-year-old expression to Glenmorangie The Infinita, although the liquid remains unchanged.
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