A Highland whisky distillery has today announced the launch of a new, limited edition single malt inspired by the flavours found in a traditional ice cream parlour.
A Tale of Ice Cream is the fifth release in Glenmorangie's award-winning 'A Tale of...' series, designed to showcase the distillers 'relentless imagination'.
This follows A Tale of Cake, A Tale of Winter, A Tale of the Forest and A Tale of Tokyo which were released between the years of 2020 and 2023.
These new oak casks were toasted differently to create higher concentrations of vanillin, an aromatic compound which brings vanilla flavours to whisky.
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The team, led by director of whisky creation, Dr Bill Lumsden, and master blender Gillian Macdonald, are said to have conducted "a host of experiments" with woods toasted in various ways, before selecting the casks which would best accentuate Glenmorangie’s sweet, creamy style.
The end result brings the whisky's vanilla notes to the forefront, with further flavours of "peach melba, scoops of vanilla and lemon sorbet, topped with coconut flakes and toffee sauce".
Dr Lumsden, said: “Ice cream is an irresistible indulgence, and inspired by the flavours you might find on an ice-cream parlour menu, we imagined creating a whisky of melting decadence and lavish swirls of flavour.
"By ageing Glenmorangie in bourbon and high-vanillin casks we have deliciously magnified our whisky’s sweetest, creamiest side.
"With notes of peach melba, lemon sorbet, coconut flakes and rich vanilla, sipping Glenmorangie A Tale of Ice Cream is like sinking your spoon into a carousel of flavour.
"We invite whisky lovers old and new to indulge their sweet tooth and enjoy this ultimate treat.”
Glenmorangie A Tale of Ice Cream is now available to purchase online for an RRP of £76.00.
To celebrate the release, a limited number of A Tale of Ice Cream-themed lambswool sweaters, designed by Scottish knitwear designer Donna Wilson, will also be available to purchase at the Distillery Visitor Centre in Tain.
For more information visit www.glenmorangie.com
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