Whisky "Highland Queen" Majesty, 12 Years Old, in tube, 0.7 L
Reviews of purchase "Highland Queen" Majesty, 12 Years Old, in tube, 0.7 L
Tasting Notes
Whiskey bright amber color.
Whiskey has an elegant and delicate flavor, in which there is a hint of malt and light nutty sweetness. Aftertaste - soft and long.
The aroma of whiskey - refined and delicate, with light floral notes.
Whiskey, not only goes well with fruit, light desserts and chocolate, but also can be used in pure form as a digestif.
Interesting Facts
"Highland Queen" Majesty, 12 Years Old - this single malt whiskey produced in Scotland by the classical recipe has remained unchanged since the XIX century. Its unique taste and flavor quality "Highland Queen" Madzhesti gets after aging in oak barrels for 12 years. During this time the whiskey takes on elegant floral aroma and a clean malt flavor is complemented by hints of walnut.
Whiskey "Highland Queen" Madzhesti 12-year-old has won medals for the quality of the competition "International Wine & Spirit Competition" in 2010 and the gold medal at the "Los Angeles International Wine & Spirit Competition".
The company "Macdonald & Muir" was founded in the late XIX century, when Roderick Macdonald, who had engaged in trade whiskey, decided to found their own business. In 1893, after ten years of mixing different types of whiskey, Macdonald introduced the world to blend "Highland Queen". To ensure raw material blending of his own invention and its production Roderick bought the distillery Glenmorangie, and eventually Glen Moray and Ardbeg. Whiskey was named in honor of the legendary Queen of Scots - Mary. According to legend, Mary Stuart after landing in 1561 in Leith on the coast of Scotland moved to the horse and rode up to the top of Edinburgh. On the label of each bottle "Highland Queen" is still applied to the image of the Queen on horseback.
In XX century whiskey "Highland Queen" has become the signature of Macdonald & Muir. In the mid-1970s, the drink gained such recognition that sold in all countries of the world, which can be imported Scotch whiskey. In 1996 the company changed its name to Glenmorangie distillery name, which produces one of the finest malt whiskeys. In the new millennium, the brand was acquired by Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy, but the production of whiskey "Highland Queen" to this day at the factory Glenmorandzhi.
Producer's description
Glenmorangie Company became one of the leading world producer of Scotch whiskey, has a long and fascinating way. Even in 1843 the brothers Metison was created Distillery. In the second half of the 19th century came the products exported to Europe and America. But because of the great depression and ban the sale of alcohol in America, in 1931 the plant was closed and remained closed until November 1936, while the company Macdonald and Muir Ltd not bought it and continued to work. And in 2005, Glenmorangie becomes part of a world leader company Moët Hennessy-Louis Vuitton. To some extent, Glenmorangie has been a pioneer in aging whiskey in the wood. They are and will be conducted hundreds of experiments with different types of wood in search of the perfect drums for vintage whiskey. Tireless dedication to innovation, combined with the success of its products has allowed the company Glenmorangie be in the lead. Their products are awarded numerous awards at prestigious international competitions.
Glenmorandzhi company continues to grow in all areas, constantly strive to improve the quality of its products to meet consumers and achieve sustainable and profitable business growth.
