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Glenmorangie The Altus 25 is a 25-year-old Highland single malt finished in five different cask types. It’s a limited release with a complex profile built from decades of aging and careful blending. |
This week’s Whiskey Wednesday takes us to the Scottish Highlands with Glenmorangie The Altus 25 Years Old. Aged for a quarter century and finished in five cask types, it delivers deep layers of dark fruit, roasted nuts, and sweet spice that whisky lovers expect from a true legacy dram.
For collectors and Glenmorangie loyalists, this 25-year release is a chance to explore the most mature expression in the brand’s core range.
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Glenmorangie The Altus 25 is a Highland single malt aged for 25 years and finished in five cask types.
This expression showcases the pinnacle of Glenmorangie’s aging and blending mastery. The whisky is drawn from a complex mix of ex-bourbon, Oloroso sherry, Burgundy, Troncais oak, and French wine casks - a rare combination even among ultra-premium scotches. At 43% ABV, The Altus is designed for a rich, velvety sip, not a barrel-strength punch.
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The Altus 25 combines Glenmorangie’s signature softness with deep complexity from multiple cask finishes.
The multi-cask aging introduces notes you don’t typically find all in one glass — roasted nuts, tart berries, bitter chocolate, and wood spice all anchored by Glenmorangie’s hallmark floral and creamy base. Few Highland malts reach this age with such vibrant character still intact.
According to Glenmorangie:
“Aged for a quarter century and finished in five rare casks, The Altus 25 is a Highland odyssey — fruity, nutty, and spice-laden with velvety depth and long finish.”
This expression reflects the brand’s dedication to cask experimentation and long aging without sacrificing elegance or balance.
Altus 25 is rich, fruity, and spiced — with a silky mouthfeel and long finish.
Nose: Blackberry compote, candied orange peel, sandalwood
Palate: Roasted hazelnut, plum, bitter dark chocolate
Finish: Sweet oak, clove, dried fruit
The Altus 25 is globally released but limited in volume due to the 25-year aging process.
Unlike Glenmorangie’s limited-edition Private Editions, The Altus joins the brand’s permanent Prestige Collection, but with finite bottles each year. Expect high demand from collectors and enthusiasts who prize older Highland scotch.
If you’re building a luxury Scotch collection, The Altus 25 is a must-have.
At around $700, it competes with other ultra-aged malts but offers more cask diversity and recognizable brand heritage. For drinkers who love Glenmorangie’s elegant style and want to experience it at peak maturity, this bottle delivers.
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