Whisky Forum - Glenmorangie Dornoch

jonesyp2 · Member Joined: 18 Sep 2014 Posts: 11

Hello All

Does anyone have any information about the new release from glenmorangie?

Jonesyp2

William · Posted: Thu Nov 06, 2014 6:02 pm Post subject:

The Glenmorangie Dornoch is a charitable bottling to raise awareness for the conservation of the Dornoch Firth, Glenmorangie has partnered with the Marine Conservation Society to preserve this precious waterway and help raise money for the society. Matured in ex-bourbon American white oak then transferred to ex-Amontillado casks, it is a No Age Statement limited edition, i am not yet sure of the price, number of bottles or availability but i will make enquiries.

Glenmorangie Dornoch official tasting note:

Aroma: A classic Glenmorangie spirit matured in ex-bourbon American white oak then transferred to ex-Amontillado casks.

Taste: The swirling of under-current of peat adds an unexpected dimension of sweet smoky apples, complemented by vibrant sweet nutty flavours layered upon the rich , warm toffee and dried fruits.

Finish: After tasting you are left with added layers of distinctive floral notes, the softness of vanilla with hints of citrus.
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Keith · Posted: Thu Nov 06, 2014 10:15 pm Post subject:

Sounds interesting, i wonder what the price tag will be.

William · Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2014 3:28 pm Post subject:

I received a reply from Glenmorangie with some more details on the Glenmorangie Dornoch.

As I already said the Glenmorangie Dornoch is a charitable bottling to raise awareness for the conservation of the Dornoch Firth, Glenmorangie has partnered with the Marine Conservation Society to preserve this precious waterway and help raise money for the society.

It will be exclusive to travel retail and will be available from World Duty Free Group's UK airport stores (World of Whiskies) from 26th November at an RRP of Â£59.99 and it will be available in European travel retail outlets from February 2015 at an RRP of Â£69.00.

Bottled at 43%, it is a union of a classic Glenmorangie spirit matured in ex-bourbon American white oak which has been united with a lightly peated Glenmorangie spirit that has been extra matured in ex-Amontillado sherry casks.

A donation from the sale of each bottle of Glenmorangie Dornoch will be made to the Marine Conservation Society.

Some more info here:
www.scotchmaltwhisky.co.uk/glenmorangiedornoch.htm
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drPete · Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2014 3:44 pm Post subject:

I wonder how much is donated per bottle? Some of the amounts in the past for this kind of thing (Eg the Help for Heros Bells bottling) have been shockingly low.
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William · Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2014 4:05 pm Post subject:

Carson · Master Of Malts Joined: 01 Jun 2009 Posts: 468

Hopefully it will be in Glasgow airport come December as i will be passing through.

Charlie · Master Of Malts Joined: 23 Sep 2008 Posts: 1405

Sounds good to me i will be looking to get a bottle.

jcarrick · Master Of Malts Joined: 18 Apr 2011 Posts: 948

I have a friend who flys regularly, i will ask him to look out for a bottle for me.

Keith · Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2014 11:24 pm Post subject:

Whats the size of the bottle William do you know, any chance it is a 1 litre bottle as it is travel retail?

William · Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2014 12:00 am Post subject:

James T · Master Of Malts Joined: 05 Feb 2011 Posts: 2966

At Â£59 it has got to worth a go as some of these limited release Glenmorangies have been excellent

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Alastair · Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2014 6:39 pm Post subject:

I noticed that Jim Murray has scored the Glenmorangie Dornoch at 94 points in the Whisky Bible 2015

James T · Master Of Malts Joined: 05 Feb 2011 Posts: 2966