Glenmorangie Bacalta

The eighth release in their multi-award-winning and always intriguing Private Edition, Glenmorangie Bacalta brings new heights of complexity to a rare wood finish. Madeira’s long, balmy days inspire the sun-baked sweetness of Glenmorangie Bacalta, a single malt which has gained warm layers of ripe fruits and white chocolate on a bespoke journey through extra-maturation. Explore its almost endless complexity.

A burst of Madeira’s sunshine in a glass. In Dr Bill Lumsden’s Cabinet of Curiosities – the workplace deep within the Glenmorangie warehouse where his most rare and unique experiments come to life – this was how he first imagined the sweet complexity of Glenmorangie Bacalta. Discover how the island’s sun-baked Malmsey wine inspired Dr Bill Lumsden’s vision.

Glenmorangie Bacalta’s complex character owes much to its unique casks, custom-designed exclusively for this single malt. Created from staves made of slow-growth, air-seasoned American oak, they were heavily toasted to Dr Bill Lumsden’s specifications, ensuring that the best possible flavours were released from the wood.

Tasting notes..
Nose - Succulent apricots ripened in Madeira’s island sun emerge from fragrant, honeyed aromas. A curiously flinty note gives way to beguiling hints of white chocolate.
Taste - Complex layers of honeycomb follow an initial burst of mint toffee. Almonds come forth to mingle with dates, caramelised oranges and more apricots.
Finish - Creamy fudge emerges in the long, syrupy aftertaste, alongside caramelised citrus and pears. All are played out against an intriguing mentholic backdrop...

From Glenmorangie Distillery.