GLENMORANGIE Finealta Private Edition 格蘭傑 限量版 (700ml 46%) 格蘭傑 Finealta 的配方精心調配的歷史可以追溯到 1903 年。此款威士忌在美國白橡木酒桶和西班牙 Oloroso 雪莉酒桶中釀製熟成,並帶著不尋常的淡淡泥煤味,讓人想起格蘭傑以泥煤窯爐烘乾大麥的光榮時刻。釀酒廠檔案顯示此時的格蘭傑高地單一麥芽曾出現在倫敦的薩沃伊 (Savoy) 。從此為此威士忌開啟另一扇廣泛的窗,其中不乏積極樂觀且對藝術、時尚和技術劇烈變化有涉獵的年輕人。當時的社會對於酒類的深度和區別性要求嚴格。格蘭傑 Finealta是富有盛名的私藏系列(Private Edition)推出的第二款威士忌,是總釀酒師比爾‧梁思敦博士「珍品櫃」中所精心挑選的限量威士忌。 行家報告~ 色澤:亮金色帶淺稻草色 氣味:浸泡酒中的焦糖橘子和蜜桃會立即散發出來,糖衣杏仁、葡萄乾、萊姆和一絲淡淡的煙燻味餘韻隨後出現 口感:果醬與少許櫻桃白蘭地結合肉荳蔻和生薑的辣味,隨後是糖衣杏仁,黏牙酥皮和紫蘿蘭緩緩在上顎散發出來的口感 尾韻:完整而豐富且帶有煙燻味,徘徊於微妙的粉狀花香氣味 |
GLENMORANGIE Finealta Private Edition Bottling Note~ Finealta, pronounced ‘Finalta’, is Scottish Gaelic for ‘elegant’. It is a recreation of Glenmorangie based on a recipe dating back to 1903, recently uncovered in the distillery’s archives. Glenmorangie's Bill Lumsden comments, “We followed the recipe meticulously, which included marrying whiskies of different ages and from different cask types. The final result is a whisky of such depth and distinction that we selected it as the second release in Glenmorangie’s exclusive Private Edition.” It features a light touch of peatiness, originating from an era when the Glenmorangie Distillery used to dry its malted barley in a peat-fired kiln. Distillery archives show that during the early 1900s this Glenmorangie dram was served in the American Bar of The Savoy, one of London’s most prestigious hotels, during La Belle Époque and at the height of Art Nouveau, the first modern art movement of the 20th century. The packaging design for Glenmorangie Finealta is inspired by Art Nouveau, which had a style for incorporating elements from nature such as floral and plant motifs into artwork, architecture and home furnishings. Tasting Note ~ Color: Bright gold appearance with a pale straw hue. Nose: A delicate and shy aroma initially yields salty / biscuity notes, intensifying with a short time in the glass as a sensual waft of lanolin-like peat emerges followed by suggestions of citrus peel. Surprisingly, ten minutes sees the peatiness dramatically retreat, as sweet malt takes centre stage. Palate: The palate offers tangy, semi sweet malt and grain flavours and a mild pettiness. Soft and silky with a delicately spicy underlay. Finish: Slightly oily mouthfeel. Juicy finish. Concludes light, dry and faintly peaty. Despite the change of style, this manages to retain much of the distillery's typical elegance. |