Glenmorangie A Tale of the Forest Review: 'Like a Walk in The Forest'

Sunday, 21 September 2025 at 07:02

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Glenmorangie regularly releases a new Tales whisky. The latest release, Glenmorangie A Tale of the Forest, took our taste buds on a forest-filled wander of flavors and aromas. Whether we enjoyed the stroll, you will find out in this Glenmorangie A Tale of the Forest review.

FAQ

What is the Glenmorangie A Tale of series?
The Glenmorangie A Tale of Whisky series revolves around memories. Each whisky highlights a different theme.
Whose memories inspire these whiskies?
They're inspired by Dr. Bill Lumsden, Glenmorangie's Director of Whisky Creation.
What are the tasting notes of Glenmorangie A Tale of the Forest?
The whisky is spicy, with notes of pine, orange peel, fennel, anise, and toffee.

A whisky series to truly savor

The Tales series by Glenmorangie uniquely explores different themes. The first two bottles, A Tale of Winter and A Tale of Cake, took us on remarkable journeys, and A Tale of the Forest promises to do the same.

This whisky is inspired by a very special story. Dr. Bill Lumsden, Glenmorangie's Director of Whisky Creation, appreciates the little things in life. Almost every day, he takes a walk in a nearby forest.

During these walks, he started to notice many things: the rustling of autumn leaves, the smell of pine and damp underbrush, sounds of birds and other forest dwellers, and more.

He wanted to bring these experiences to life in the Tales of series, so he decided to revive an old method of malting barley with plants, rowan berries, and more.

It's a Glenmorangie that surprises, delights, and leaves you with a sense of fulfillment. It offers the pleasure of a forest walk without leaving your couch!

See, smell, taste

Country	Scotland
Distillery	Glenmorangie
Type of whisky	Single Malt
Color	Clear gold
Nose	A robust mix of pine and juniper, nutty wood, and herbs with a hint of smoke
Palate	Orange peels, vanilla, and a floral note with hints of fennel, anise, and toffee
Finish	A long finish of pine, combined with citrus and a moderately smoky oak flavor.
Age	No Age Statement
Alcohol volume	46 percent alcohol by volume (ABV)
Bottle content	70cl
Price	80-100 euros

A bouquet everyone will appreciate

Judging Glenmorangie A Tale of the Forest by its box alone would bring joy. The box is completely surrounded by illustrative depictions of plants and flowers, courtesy of Thai illustrator Pomme Chan.

Besides juniper and pine, you can spot countless other green flora on the packaging. While the front predominantly features the Glenmorangie in golden letters, the back is reserved for the whisky's name.

The sides of the packaging transport your imagination on a stroll with Lumsden, akin to what you'd expect from a gift box, but also fitting for a limited edition like this. The whisky's backstory is also written on the box, ensuring everyone knows its origins precisely.

Somewhat strange, yet tantalizing

The sense of that forest walk with Glenmorangie's Master Blender reappears the moment you uncork the bottle and pour the first glass: a surprising hint of lightly peated aroma, an unusual scent for a Glenmorangie.

Generally, these whiskies are mild and somewhat sweet-smelling. A Tale of the Forest balances this peated scent nicely against aromas of juniper, orange peel, vanilla and a medley of forest scents reminiscent of a damp autumn morning.

On your first sip, you'll detect a slightly spicier Glenmorangie (the peat again). Then comes a palette full of anise, fennel, toffee, and other sweet flavors with a hint of orange shining through. It's a delight for whisky connoisseurs, yet also thoroughly enjoyable for those new to whisky.

Glenmorangie A Tale of the Forest Review

Glenmorangie A Tale of the Forest is an experimental whisky that revives an ancient practice. At its heart, this whisky communicates something quite essential: by taking daily moments for oneself, such as a walk in the forest, beautiful outcomes can emerge. We are eagerly anticipating the next bottle in the Tales series.

+ Incredibly beautiful box

+ Surprises you once the bottle is opened

+ Can be enjoyed at any time

- It's a limited edition, so it will eventually run out