Glenmorangie’s new limited edition brings lush forests to life - Discover luxury with A Tale of The Forest

• Deliciously herbaceous single malt whisky inspires technicolour work by illustrator Pomme Chan

National, 04 September 2023: Lush and deliciously herbaceous, Glenmorangie A Tale of the Forest is Glenmorangie’s first whisky ever crafted from barley kilned with woodland botanicals. Inspired by the natural, everchanging wonder Glenmorangie’s Director of Whisky Creation, Dr. Bill Lumsden, encounters as he wanders the woods near his home, this experimental limited edition evokes the scents, sounds and sights of the forest itself. Its delightful flavours of pine, juniper and woodsmoke have led illustrator Pomme Chan to dream up her own fantastical forest, showcased on the whisky’s pack.

For over 175 years, Glenmorangie’s whisky creators have been endlessly imaginative in their quest to create delicious single malts – none more so than Dr Bill, known for his ‘What if...?’ approach to whisky. Some years ago, dreaming of a whisky which captured the wonder of a walk in the forest, Dr Bill recalled how ancient Highland whisky makers dried their barley with all kinds of forest fuel. He began experimenting by kilning his barley with many different botanicals, finally selecting juniper berries, birch bark and heather flowers, married with a little peat. The result was a batch of spirit with rare aromas of pine needles and juniper, laced with wisps of smoke. He then aged it in bourbon casks including many refill casks, chosen to allow the spirit’s flavours to shine.

Pairing up with Glenmorangie to bring the whisky’s flavours to life on its pack, Thai illustrator Pomme Chan walked deep into her favourite forest in northern Thailand and began to draw, taking inspiration from her surroundings and her conversations with Dr Bill about Scotland. Soon she created her own fantastical forest, which inspires the packaging’s design. A feast of sumptuous technicolour, her illustration echoes the flavours and botanicals of the whisky – with blossoming heather, fragrant juniper and oranges and pine cones dancing on the breeze.

“Every time I go into the woods where I live, I notice something new, be it the fragrance of last night’s rainfall or the sound of leaves rustling a particular way. I began to imagine how we could bring the forest to life in a whisky, by kilning barley with materials from woodland, the way our ancestors did. After many experiments, we decided on juniper, birch bark and heather, which would traditionally have been used in the kilning process, to create a Glenmorangie as lush and leafy as the forest itself. With aromas of pine needles, woodland moss, juniper’s sharpness, and tastes of eucalyptus, mint, bitter orange and distant smoke, A Tale of the Forest is a whisky to surround, delight and surprise you, whether you enjoy it deep in a forest or in cocktails at home.”

Dr Bill

“Glenmorangie strikes again with yet another delightful twist to a single malt, this time by taking a walk on the wild side. A Tale of the Forest is sure to woo consumers by offering a truly exceptional, botanical infused whisky crafted to perfection. In its pursuit of elevating moments of consumption, Glenmorangie’s herbaceous and fruity new blend is sure to add splendour and panache to all celebratory moments, be it intimate or grand”.

Smriti Sekhsaria, Marketing Director, Moët Hennessy India

From connoisseurs to collectors, this limited-edition malt is sure to garner many eyeballs for being the most coveted gifting option in the coming few months. Whisky enthusiasts can look forward to

experiencing this limited-edition botanical-infused delight in Mumbai and Gurgaon starting September 2023.

Pricing and Availability:

- In Mumbai: INR 11,500; available at select retail outlets including World of Wines, Nariman Point and Mansionz, Lower Parel

- In Gurgaon: INR 7,500

Visit Glenmorangie.com to see Pomme Chan’s artworks and discover a selection of botanical Glenmorangie cocktails created by renowned Swedish forager and mixologist Emil Åreng.

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