Glenmorangie The Altus 25 Year Old

Glenmorangie 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.

At 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 Scotch whisky at Wooden Cork.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Altus and where does the name come from?

Altus 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.

How does the Sauternes finish affect a 25-year Highland malt?

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 layer — enriching rather than dominating the already-developed 25-year character.