Aged in bourbon casks for almost a decade after distillation in 1997, a parcel of the new single malt whisky was then transferred into a handful of Chteau Montrose red wine casks, from the Saint-Estphe appellation of Bordeaux, for an additional 13 aging years to create what was described as extraordinary berried depths.

Glenmorangie Grand Vintage Malt 1997 is a dramatically different whisky, vibrant with red berries and tingling spice, melting marzipan and floral notes, Director of Whisky Creation Dr. Bill Lumsden said in a prepared statement. Inspired by my dream of a more expressive single malt, it wonderfully embodies Glenmorangies kaleidoscopic style.