Glenmorangie has launched a new limited-edition whisky to the Australian market: A Tale of Tokyo. The distillery’s first foray into the use of Japanese Mizunara oak casks, the release was directly inspired by the diverse sensory experiences for which Japan’s capital city is well known.
“I’m lucky to have travelled widely over the years sharing Glenmorangie around the world whilst also gathering new inspiration for whisky creations, and Tokyo has always been one of my favourite places,” said Dr Bill Lumsden, Director of Whisky Creation at The Glenmorangie Company.
“I’m fascinated by the contradictions between its bustling streets and tranquil gardens, ancient and modern buildings, its many sensory experiences and its culture. My time there over the years made me wonder whether I could capture my experience of Tokyo, and these beautiful intricacies, in whisky form.”
Starting its life in bourbon and sherry casks, the Mizunara cask finishing imparts a unique profile to A Tale of Tokyo.
“I partly matured a proportion of Glenmorangie spirit in rare Japanese Mizunara oak casks, which I’ve been curious to experiment with for some time,” said Lumsden.
“The influence of this wood is incredibly complex and unusual; it required balance and softening with Glenmorangie matured in bourbon and sherry casks, and the result is a dram as full of delicious sensory contrasts as a trip to Tokyo.”
Glenmorangie A Tale of Tokyo is bottled at 46% and is available from First Choice and Vintage Cellars banners nationwide at an RRP of $195.
The distillery describes its profile as follows:
Colour: Bronze, like the rising sun
Aroma: Powerfully herbal, with hints of toffee contrasted by incense and saddle-soap, followed by a resinous note and a touch of cedar wood.
Taste: A peppery mouthfeel leads into notes of tangy oranges and bitter cherries alongside fennel and chewy oak.
Finish: Long and gently nutty, with hints of almond, mandarin, ground white pepper and more wood resin.
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