{"product_id":"glenmorangie-the-quinta-ruban-12-year-now-discontinued","title":"Glenmorangie The Quinta Ruban 12 year (now discontinued)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlenmorangie The Quinta Ruban 12 Year Old is the discontinued port cask-finished expression from Glenmorangie Distillery in Tain — a Highland \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/single-malt\"\u003esingle malt\u003c\/a\u003e matured for 10 years in American white oak ex-bourbon casks then finished for 2 years in Ruby Port pipes, presenting roasted marshmallow, almond, and red fruits alongside classic buttery vanilla and fudge, baked apples, fragrant wood smoke, beeswax, and orange blossom honey.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGlenmorangie Distillery was founded in 1843 on the banks of the Dornoch Firth in Tain, Ross-shire. The Quinta Ruban (Portuguese for ‘fifth hill’, a reference to the quinta estates of the Douro Valley) uses Port pipes from the prestigious Quinta Ruban quinta in the Douro Valley of Portugal for its distinctive 2-year port cask finishing. The expression has been discontinued in the 12-year format, making remaining bottles increasingly collectible. Browse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/scotch\"\u003eScotch whisky collection\u003c\/a\u003e at Wooden Cork.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roasted marshmallow, almond, red fruits, and a curious perfumed top note; classic buttery vanilla, fudge, baked apples, gentle fragrant wood smoke, freshly baked bread, and beeswax\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oily, viscous mouthfeel with gentle pepper; baked apples, fudge, gentle citrus, orange blossom honey, and hints of eucalyptus oil\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet aniseed with some leather and oak\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glenmorangie, Tain, Ross-shire, Highland (est. 1843; LVMH\/Moët Hennessy)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAge Statement:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 Years\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMaturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 years American white oak ex-bourbon → 2 years Ruby Port pipes (Douro Valley)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eStatus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Discontinued in 12-year format\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePresentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original box and bottle (exact bottle as shown)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhy was the 12 Year Quinta Ruban discontinued?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eGlenmorangie updated the Quinta Ruban to a 14 Year Old expression (still using Port cask finishing) in a portfolio refresh. The discontinued 12-year format is now collectible for Glenmorangie enthusiasts. Order online with fast shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\"\u003e[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Why was the 12 Year Quinta Ruban discontinued?\",\"acceptedAnswer\"\u003e{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Glenmorangie updated the Quinta Ruban to a 14 Year Old expression in a portfolio refresh. The discontinued 12-year format is now collectible for Glenmorangie enthusiasts.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Glenmorangie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49128332198140,"sku":"AS","price":94.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/6605\/2348\/files\/quintaruban.jpg?v=1779560070","url":"https:\/\/thebourbonvaulthq.com\/products\/glenmorangie-the-quinta-ruban-12-year-now-discontinued","provider":"THE BOURBONVAULT HQ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}