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March 2012

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TASTING MOSCATO Moscato Double Gold Medal Best Muscat, [ yellow tail ]® 31st Annual San Francisco International Wine Competition JUDGED THE WORLD'S BEST Good Place S Between a Rock and a THE SUPER TUSCAN INFLUENCE BEHIND GLENMORANGIE ARTEIN by Rich Manning tone has always played a major role in the legacy of Glenmorangie's whiskies, from the inspiration behind its iconic logo to the limestone- fi ltered spring water that serves as the genesis for each batch of brown spirit created. So it stands to reason that Artein, the Scottish distillery's newest critically-acclaimed creation, would shine the spotlight on this vital link between hardened rock and exemplary spirit. After being sequestered in American oak barrels for a decade, Artein completes its 15-year aging odyssey by taking up residence in Super Tuscan casks; containers designed to fully fl esh out the intense fl avors of wines born from the stony hillsides of Northern Italy. "The extra maturation process in the Super Tuscan casks acts as an extension of the whis- ky's DNA that is initially formed through the original maturation process," explains David Blackmore, Glenmorangie's Master Brand Ambassador. "This extension helps to further intensify the fl avors, while still allowing it to be an incredible, easy-drinking whisky. It truly is a perfect marriage of tools and technique." SRP $79.99. Glenmorangie is imported by Moët Hennessy USA. TASTING NOTE The lush aromatics of peaches and stewed apricot are augmented by a slight presence of caramel on the nose. Strong notes of stone and citrus fruit open up on the palate with easy warmth before giving way to an intensely luscious vanilla essence that shines throughout the drink's creamy, lingering fi nish. —R. M. 62 / the tasting panel / march 2012 Artein is the newest single malt release from Glenmorangie. [yellow tail] is a registered trademark of Casella Wines Pty Ltd. Imported by W.J. Deutsch & Sons, Ltd. White Plains, NY 10604 Please enjoy responsibly. ©2012 W. J. Deutsch & Sons, Ltd. All Rights Reserved. discoveryellowtail.

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