Wine & spirits: Hot scotch

The Glenmorangie Range
Here's a sampling of the Scottish distillery's offerings:

Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky, 10 Years Old (750 mL, $46*). This traditional whisky, which is aged in bourbon barrels, has a classic bouquet of honey, heather and sun-dried hay. It's the basis from which all the wood-finish versions are created.

Burgundy Wood Finish Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky (750 mL, $56*). Traditional French wine barriques from good Pinot Noir bestow the subtle flavours of confected fruit and berries, percolated coffee, and spices.

Port Wood Finish Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky (750 mL, $56*). Large hogsheads that were once used to hold ruby port impart a light pink colour to this spirit, along with the sweet and seductive flavours characteristic of ripe red fruits.

Sherry Wood Finish Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky (750 mL, $56*). Second-hand oloroso sherry barrels add a lovely nutty flavour and nuances of vanilla and dark toffee.

Prices vary from province to province

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