Glenmorangie A Tale of Spices Limited Edition

8/7.5/7 // 7/5.5/6

Intense spicy notes and sweet notes. Lingering pepper-like feeling on tongue.

A good, light, and balanced Glenmorangie that can be enjoyed without needing to dissect it; so far the most harmonious of the Tale series - 13.03.2026

Had this one in a blind tasting, very surprising, never would have thought of a Glenmorangie. Pretty some red fruits and spicy elements. Nice one.

Aroma: Floral elegance meets exotic spice – roses, jasmine, carnation, saffron and ginger, embedded in fine sherry sweetness. Palate: Lively, complex, and warm. Black pepper, chili, and wood notes combine with toffee before Demerara sugar and roasted almonds take over the finish. Finish: Very long, spicy, and persistent. Clove, oak, leather, and a fresh hint of mint. Barrel Maturation(s): With A Tale of Spices, Glenmorangie is attempting a never-before-seen cask combination. For the first time in the distillery's history, Moroccan French oak red wine casks were used, imbuing the whisky with seductive layers of sweet spice. These aromatics are complemented by newly charred oak casks, adding another dimension of intense, spicy depth. To further enhance the complexity, the whisky was also matured in shaved and toasted red wine casks, which provide subtle fruit notes, while noble Pedro Ximénez sherry casks contribute the characteristic rich and sweet depths. The result is a fascinating Highland single malt that transports the senses on a journey through exotic spice markets and oriental flavors. After the disappointing “A Tale of Forest” and “A Tale of Tokyo,” another wonderfully well-crafted story full of spice…

number 2 in the blind tasting I organized.

The nose offers more of a floral sensation than anything, but the spices certainly come out on the palate.

Ich habe den Whisky speziel für den Familienbesuch zu Weihnachten gekauft. Tatsächlich ist der Whisky aber kein easy Sipper, sondern liefert eine Vielzahl an schönen Aromen für Nase und Gaumen.  Wie versprochen dominieren süße würzige Noten. Es finden sich aber  auch florale Aromen, die im besten Sinne an leichte Sommerparfums erinnern. Die fancy Fassauswahl macht sich bezahlt.  Das Rotweinfass kommt wunderschön zur Geltung und verschafft dem Whisky einen langen und durchaus besonderen Abgang. Eigentlich fast zu schade für die Familie.

A well-balanced, beautiful single malt that plays with sweetness and spice and never gets boring. I had a sample, but at that price you absolutely can't go wrong!

Aroma: Fruity and spicy, red fruits, blood orange, a floral bouquet with roses, cloves, ginger, notes of vanilla and buttery biscuit Taste: Sweet and fruity, a pronounced floral profile with roses, sweet orange, notes of vanilla and biscuit, a spicy character driven by spices, cloves and ginger, the finish is sweet and spicy, pleasantly fading Overall Impression: A very good whisky, exceptionally floral, with a pleasant spiciness, a clearly successful composition

Nose-85; Taste-86; Finish-84.

I had almost no expectations, at least I'm not disappointed. Aroma: very fruity, pear, apricot jam, candy sweetness, slight woodiness, a little malt. Taste: surprisingly woody, slightly spicy, gingery pungent, the fruity sweetness is a bit at odds with the drying dryness....

Scent: fruity, yet creamy aroma, it reminds me of marshmallows and it also has a certain herbal touch to me - after sniffing - honey, with apricot jam Taste: fruity, pleasantly spicy, slightly woody, dry on the finish - but otherwise I have to say that the finish is quite empty * This is a new interesting whisky from Glenmorangie.

Glenmorangie A Tale of Spice Distillery: Glenmorangie Alcohol content: 46% Cask: Bourbon, New Oak, Toasted Red Wine, PX Cask Price: 150,000 Flavor: Apple / Flower Tea / Yeast / Honey Flavor: Tropical Fruit / Malt / Oiliness / Almond / Honey / Pepper Finish: Malty / Honey / Lingering slippery sensation / Pepper Total Score: 4.4 (Addictive enough to outperform bottles costing more than double) ​ At the time, there were so many other great bottles besides this one, but strangely, I kept reaching for this one. It was a smooth, sweet, and truly excellent bottle. It was a fascinating bottle where the complex interplay of aromas and flavors—which might otherwise seem incompatible—was actually not off-putting. Contrary to its name, the aroma consisted mostly of sweet notes and strong floral scents. There was a slight smell from the fermentation process, but it was masked by the sweet and fragrant scents and was not very noticeable. In the first glass, the dominant scent was tropical fruit, particularly a sweetness reminiscent of a white dragon. The nuttiness of the malt was also well-represented, and it was so oily that it almost felt slippery in the mouth. As I continued drinking, perhaps to live up to its name, I detected hints of spices like pepper—to the point where I wondered, "Is this really enough to justify such a name?" Overall, the sweet and nutty notes from start to finish left a lasting impression, making it a truly enjoyable bottle.

Surprisingly dry, not surprisingly spicy. Surprisingly vegetatively meaty. Very untypical Glenmorangie. Grain, vegetable soup, slight bitterness of hay. Interesting, but I wouldn't see it in a bottle.

I think it's very good. I was especially delighted by the two-layered flavor. It was unexpectedly deep and complex! 21 22 22 21