{"product_id":"glenmorangie-polo-cartado-finish-12-year-single-malt-scotch","title":"Glenmorangie Palo Cortado Finish 12 Year Single Malt Scotch","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlenmorangie Palo Cortado Finish 12 Year is a limited Private Edition expression from the Highland distillery famous for Scotland’s tallest pot stills — 12-year Glenmorangie spirit finished in rare Palo Cortado sherry casks, one of the rarest and most prized sherry styles, adding a distinctive combination of Amontillado nuttiness and Oloroso richness to the distillery’s delicate honeyed base.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePalo Cortado is a naturally rare sherry that begins as Fino and develops Amontillado character before spontaneously acquiring Oloroso-like richness — accounting for less than 1% of sherry production. The casks from Palo Cortado production carry both the nutty, complex Amontillado character and the dark fruit richness of Oloroso, making them among the most complex and sought-after finishing casks available. Browse all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/scotch\"\u003eScotch whisky at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat is Palo Cortado sherry and why is it so rare?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003ePalo Cortado is a sherry that begins as Fino (under flor) and naturally develops an Amontillado character before spontaneously developing Oloroso-like richness — accounting for less than 1% of total sherry production. The combination of nutty Amontillado and rich Oloroso character in a single cask makes it the most complex finishing sherry available.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow does the Palo Cortado finish affect Glenmorangie’s character?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eGlenmorangie’s clean, floral, and honeyed base character is complemented by the Palo Cortado finish’s nutty complexity, dried fruit richness, and fine spice — producing a more complex and layered expression than standard Oloroso or Fino sherry finishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is Palo Cortado sherry and why is it so rare?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"A sherry that naturally develops from Fino through Amontillado to Oloroso character, accounting for less than 1% of total sherry production. The combination of nutty Amontillado and rich Oloroso in a single cask makes it the most complex finishing sherry available.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How does the Palo Cortado finish affect Glenmorangie's character?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Glenmorangie's clean, floral, honeyed base is complemented by the Palo Cortado finish's nutty complexity, dried fruit richness, and fine spice.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Glenmorangie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49128331804924,"sku":"081753837594","price":90.24,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/6605\/2348\/files\/unnamed_40356d62-36d9-4c80-9cbc-6928113ffc11.png?v=1779560052","url":"https:\/\/thebourbonvaulthq.com\/products\/glenmorangie-polo-cartado-finish-12-year-single-malt-scotch","provider":"THE BOURBONVAULT HQ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}