Glenmorangie Milsean Private Edition

Glenmorangie Milsean Private Edition is the seventh release in Glenmorangie's Private Edition series. Its name is Scots Gaelic for sweet things, and the whisky and its striped pack were inspired by old-fashioned sweetshops. Dr Bill Lumsden first aged the Highland single malt in ex-bourbon casks, then gave it extra maturation in Portuguese red wine casks that had been re-toasted, drawing out candied fruit and sweet spice. It is bottled at 46% ABV without chill filtration, delivering a playful yet polished Highland single malt full of confectionery-like sweetness balanced by warming spice.

Nose: Perfumed, sweet and spicy, with sugar cane, ripe fruit, sherbet lemon and fudge.

Palate: Luscious candy sweetness, then tart plum, candied orange peel, cherry and angelica.

Finish: Long and spicy, with ginger, brown sugar, sweet tobacco and cake mix.

Serve: Neat, or with a drop of water.