{"product_id":"glenmorangie-the-altus-25-year-old","title":"Glenmorangie The Altus 25 Year Old","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlenmorangie The Altus 25 Year Old is a prestige limited expression from the Highland distillery famous for Scotland’s tallest pot stills — 25 years of maturation followed by a finishing period in ex-Sauternes wine casks, producing one of Glenmorangie’s most complex and developed expressions with the honeyed Sauternes botrytis character layered over 25 years of oak development.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 25 years Glenmorangie’s naturally delicate, floral, and honeyed character has reached a level of development that requires exceptional cask selection to avoid over-oaking. The Altus name references the high point — the apex of the distillery’s maturation capabilities. The Sauternes finish adds the honeyed, apricot, and botrytised fruit character unique to this prestigious French dessert wine. 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 The Altus and where does the name come from?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eAltus means ‘high’ in Latin — positioning this expression as the apex of Glenmorangie’s current standard range. The Altus 25 Year is the most aged and complex expression in the core lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow does the Sauternes finish affect a 25-year Highland malt?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 25 years the spirit already has deep vanilla, dried fruit, and oak character. The Sauternes finish adds honeyed botrytised fruit, apricot, and dessert wine complexity as a final layer — enriching rather than dominating the already-developed 25-year character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is The Altus and where does the name come from?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Altus means 'high' in Latin — positioning this expression as the apex of Glenmorangie's current standard range. The most aged and complex expression in the core lineup.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How does the Sauternes finish affect a 25-year Highland malt?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"At 25 years the spirit already has deep vanilla, dried fruit, and oak character. The Sauternes finish adds honeyed botrytised fruit, apricot, and dessert wine complexity as a final enriching layer.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Glenmorangie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49128331837692,"sku":"GTA-25","price":712.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/6605\/2348\/files\/Glenmorangie_The_Altus_25_Year_Old.jpg?v=1779560053","url":"https:\/\/thebourbonvaulthq.com\/products\/glenmorangie-the-altus-25-year-old","provider":"THE BOURBONVAULT HQ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}