Glenmorangie The Quinta Ruban 12 year (now discontinued)

Glenmorangie The Quinta Ruban 12 Year Old is the discontinued port cask-finished expression from Glenmorangie Distillery in Tain — a Highland single malt 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.

Glenmorangie 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 Scotch whisky collection at Wooden Cork.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: 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
• Palate: Oily, viscous mouthfeel with gentle pepper; baked apples, fudge, gentle citrus, orange blossom honey, and hints of eucalyptus oil
• Finish: Sweet aniseed with some leather and oak

Specs

• Distillery: Glenmorangie, Tain, Ross-shire, Highland (est. 1843; LVMH/Moët Hennessy)
• Age Statement: 12 Years
• Maturation: 10 years American white oak ex-bourbon → 2 years Ruby Port pipes (Douro Valley)
• Status: Discontinued in 12-year format
• Presentation: Original box and bottle (exact bottle as shown)

Frequently Asked Questions

Why was the 12 Year Quinta Ruban discontinued?

Glenmorangie 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.