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Glenmorangie’s latest Scotch whisky offering is homage to Tokyo’s split personality

October 2, 2023

Glenmorangie A Tale of Tokyo, a limited-edition single malt from the LVMH-owned house, marries bold flavors with subtle softness. Image credit: ©ARR, LVMH Glenmorangie A Tale of Tokyo, a limited-edition single malt from the LVMH-owned house, marries bold flavors with subtle softness. Image credit: ©ARR, LVMH

 

In yet another sign of student inspiring teacher, Scotland’s Glemorangie has debuted a new limited-edition whisky called A Tale of Tokyo with the Japanese capital and its contrasts serving as the muse.

The single malt from the LVMH-owned house marries bold flavors with subtle softness. A local artist also designed the packaging as Glenmorangie targets Japanese and global connoisseurs of Scotch whisky with this latest edition.

“During my travels sharing Glenmorangie around the world I’ve gathered new inspirations for whisky creations, and Tokyo has always been one of my favorite places,” said Bill Lumsden, director of whisky creation at Glenmorangie, in a statement.

Japanese consumers of whisky often travel to the Scottish Highlands to taste local brews. Back home, they have developed a fairly mature whisky industry whose products can often go toe-to-toe with leading brands.

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In A Tale of Tokyo, peppery notes meet cherries and coconut, as orange zest fuses with incense and sweet oak. The finish brings classic Glenmorangie flavors of mandarin, almond and marzipan.

Glenmorangie collaborated with Japanese artist Yamaguchi Akira to adorn each bottle and its packaging with his creative take.

Juxtaposing famed landmarks from both Tokyo and the Scottish Highland distillery, Mr. Akira meshed his maximalist style with Glenmorangie’s technicolor palette.

Glenmorangie A Tale of Tokyo is more akin to a sensorial exploration of Tokyo, according to the brand.

“I’m fascinated by the contradictions between its bustling streets and tranquil gardens, ancient and modern buildings, its many sensory experiences and its culture, and this made me wonder whether I could capture my experience of Tokyo in whisky form,” he said in the statement.