Westport 2004/2019 Wilson & Morgan 15 years old Highland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 70 cl 57.8%

Westport is the unofficial name used for Glenmorangie when the whisky has a small amount of spirit from another distillery added, meaning it cannot be sold as a single malt. This cask shows just how much character the Italian house Wilson & Morgan can conjure.

The expert's description

Westport 2004/2019 Glenmorangie Wilson & Morgan 15 år Highland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 57,8% is a Highland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky, matured in Sherry wood, butt #900050 and bottled at 57.8%.

The whisky was distilled in 2004 and bottled in 2019 by Wilson & Morgan from a single sherry butt, #900050, with an outturn of 539 bottles. It carries clear traces of Glenmorangie's clean, fruity, lightly spiced profile, but gains extra depth and dark nuances from the long sherry maturation.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Dried fruit, raisins, dark caramel and warm spice.

Palate

Full and oily with nuts, oak and chocolate.

Finish

Long, dark and lasting with sherry-driven tones.

Specifications

Name: Westport 2004/2019 Glenmorangie Wilson & Morgan 15 år Highland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 57,8%
Distillery: Westport
Bottler: Wilson & Morgan
Region/Country: Highland, Scotland
Type: Highland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky
Age: 15 years
ABV: 57.8%
Size: 70 CL
Cask type: Sherry wood, butt #900050
Distilled: 2004
Bottled: 2019
Number of bottles: 539
EAN no.: 8033749406033

Flavour Profile

Sherried · Full-bodied · Spiced

Did you know?

The name Westport is typically used when a whisky from a named distillery has a small proportion from another distillery blended in, which legally prevents it from carrying the single malt label, even though the majority still comes from one place.

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Frequently asked questions about Westport 2004/2019 Glenmorangie Wilson & Morgan 15 år Highland Blended Malt Scotch Whisky 57,8%

Why is the whisky called Westport and not Glenmorangie?

The whisky contains a small proportion of spirit from another distillery, which legally prevents it from carrying the Glenmorangie single malt label.

How many bottles exist?

539 bottles were filled from sherry butt #900050, distilled in 2004 and bottled in 2019.

What does it taste like?

The nose offers dried fruit and dark caramel, the palate is full and oily with nuts and chocolate, and the finish is long and dark.

How should this whisky be served?

It is best enjoyed in a tulip glass at room temperature, ideally with a small splash of water to open the deep sherry notes.

Who is Wilson & Morgan?

Wilson & Morgan is an Italian whisky house known for bottling Scotch whisky with a strong focus on sherry and port cask maturation.

Is this whisky worth it?

Yes, it comes from a single cask with a limited outturn of 539 bottles and combines Glenmorangie's elegant base character with an unusually powerful sherry maturation.