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Just lately, we loved a survey of the Glenmorangie core vary whereas chatting about giraffes. With this in thoughts, the time felt applicable to scrub off the cabinets, empty some bottles, and interact in a fast survey of different Glenmorangie expressions, each current and previous (as of 2021).
Glenmorangie “A Story of Cake” – A ten-year-old expression completed in Tokaji casks, a candy dessert wine originating in Hungary. It’s large on sweetness with vanilla, honey, and mango operating full steam all through the nostril and palate. Slightly little bit of water brings out menthol and pepper notes, and the end is lengthy and beautiful with spice, marmalade, and a touch of darkish chocolate. It isn’t emblematic of Glenmorangie’s taste profile, however as an experiment, it definitely does the job. 92 proof. B+ / $90 [BUY IT NOW FROM DRIZLY]
Glenmorangie Malaga Cask End 12 Years Outdated (2021) – Aged in ex-bourbon barrels for eight years and completed for 4 years in first-fill Malaga “Dulce” wine casks. A great deal of orange and chocolate on the nostril, with the palate throwing a curveball that’s heavy on nuts, honey, and vanilla wrapping right into a most gratifying spicy ginger and honey end. Robert reviewed this last November, and I’m inclined to agree together with his evaluation: this might function a really perfect after-dinner malt. I might additionally defer to the nice professor’s closing grade. 94.6 proof. A- / $100 [BUY IT NOW FROM DRIZLY]
Glenmorangie Sonnalta PX (2021) – A 12-year-old expression aged ten years in ex-bourbon casks after which completed two years in Pedro Ximenez sherry casks; the sherry affect is obvious from the onset. The nostril is wealthy with dried darkish fruits and a mix of clove, cinnamon, and darkish sugar paying homage to savory rum. The palate is well-balanced between word of darkish fruits and gentle leather-based and tobacco that carry issues to a medium end full of cocoa powder and darkish cherry. Agreeable from begin to end. 92 proof. A- / $90 [BUY IT NOW FROM DRIZLY]
Glenmorangie Signet (2021) – Produced utilizing a darker roasted “chocolate malt.” Usually, I disregard making commentary on a whisky’s coloration within the glass, however this dram had a splendidly wealthy wooden tone. I ended up gazing upon the dram a bit longer than most. The heat continues by the whole expertise, with superb orange marmalade, dates, and oak coming from the preliminary method on the nostril. Just a few drops of water opens issues up and there’s extra baking spice which unfolds with a little bit of time. On the palate, there’s a great deal of darkish chocolate, black cherry, and a touch of leather-based that doesn’t get pushy however which makes its presence felt. The end is lengthy and satisfying, with black pepper, vanilla, and roasted espresso that’s not too far-off from a stout. This isn’t a whole inversion of The Basic, however definitely highlights Glenmorangie’s versatility. It’s an actual pleasure to take pleasure in throughout a second of calm. 92 proof. A- / $250 [BUY IT NOW FROM DRIZLY]
Glenmorangie The Taghta (2021) – Just a few days earlier than placing the ultimate touches on this overview, a bundle arrived at my doorstep that includes a pattern of this magnificence from a number of years in the past. Completed in Manzanilla sherry casks, the nostril is stuffed with wealthy honey and sultanas. Just a few drops of water deliver out a citrus affect of orange zest and a gentle word of pepper. Issues swap up on the palate with a peculiar brine word at first, transitioning to contemporary ginger and black pepper. There’s a protracted and welcoming end that’s spicy at first however transitions to the sweetness of citrus and stone fruit by the very finish. If there was an open vote to make a limited-edition expression everlasting, this might very nicely be one for which I might forged a vote. 92 proof. A / $150 [BUY IT NOW FROM DRIZLY]
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