Glenmorangie Astar Whisky 70cl

Product Description

The Glenmorangie Astar bottling is the second incarnation of the much loved Artisan cask bottling from several years ago. The name Astar means journey in Gaelic, & to create this whisky the materials have to travel a long way to the Glenmorangie distillery. Five thousand miles away in Missouri, there is a secluded hillside that grows oak trees perfect for the maturation of whisky. The oak trees experience a range of different conditions for freezing cold to boiling hot, all contributing to making to these oak trees being perfect for casks making & maturing whisky. Right next to the trees are towering mountain slopes that cover the trees keeping them secluded from the harshness of the real world. The trees that will create the casks are hand selected & only the oak trees that grow slowly enough create a spongier & more porous wood. Perfect for welcoming the spirit & imparting the maximum amount of flavour. The colour of the whisky is a bright gold & gives of a rich toffee & crème-brulee, drizzled with fresh menthol, warm cinnamon & deep aniseed spices. On the palate you detect crème-brulee again with a burst of mouth watering pineapple, poached pears & apricots with a hint of vanilla. The finish is smooth & long with a lingering flavour of honey & almonds with a mention of coconut & aniseed.