Glenmorangie The Quinta Ruban 12 Year Old Port Cask Finish Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 750ml

Glenmorangie’s Quinta Ruban is one of the most approachable and best-loved port cask finished single malts available a benchmark expression for anyone exploring wine cask-finished Scotch. The name comes from the Portuguese: “Quinta” for the wine estates where the Port is produced, and “Ruban” from the Gaelic. The 12 Year Old (the original black-label version, since upgraded to the 14 Year in 2019) spends its first 10 years maturing in American white oak ex-bourbon casks before a 2-year finish in hand-selected ruby Port pipes imported from Portugal’s finest wine estates. The result is Glenmorangie’s classic honeyed, fruity Highland character transformed by an unmistakable wave of red and dark fruit.

Distilled at Glenmorangie’s distillery in Tain, Ross-shire, using the tallest pot stills in Scotland which produce an exceptionally light and fruity new make spirit. Bottled at 46% ABV, non-chill filtered, and with no artificial colouring, all the natural richness from the Port casks is preserved intact in the glass.

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Tasting Notes

Color: Deep amber with natural ruby tones the port cask speaks through the glass

Nose: Warm and richly fruity dried dark fruit, caramel, vanilla, honey, cocoa, and fresh grapes. The port finish adds fresh cherries, raisins, and apricot to Glenmorangie’s classic floral base.

Palate: Sticky dried dark fruit, caramel, roasted malt, cocoa, citrus peel, and baking spice. Port sugars dominate jammy plum, stewed cherry, and a signature Malteser/Whopper note from the cocoa-meets-malt character.

Finish: Medium-long dark fruit, citrus peel, oak, and warming baking spice fade cleanly.

FAQ

What is the difference between the Quinta Ruban 12 Year and 14 Year?
Glenmorangie upgraded the Quinta Ruban from 12 to 14 Years in 2019, extending the port pipe finish from 2 to 4 years and updating the label from black to green. The 12 Year (this bottle) is the original, now-discontinued version slightly lighter and crisper than the deeper 14 Year expression.

What are “ruby Port pipes”?
Port pipes are large, tapered casks from Portugal traditionally used to mature ruby Port wine. Their size (around 130 US gallons) means the whisky gets a more measured, elegant fruit influence than smaller casks adding fresh red and dark fruit without overpowering the malt character underneath.

Where can I buy Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban 12 Year online?
Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast, insured shipping nationwide.