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Glenmorangie
Region: Highlands
District: Northern
Highlands
Glenmorangie Distillery is located about
one and a half miles north of Tain, where it was formerly
established about 1842. It was originally a brewery in this
location, that is said to have been the site of alcoholic
production since the Middle Ages. Glenmorangie utilizes the
tallest stills (almost 17 feet tall) in Scotland. The ten-year-old
is aged exclusively in bourbon casks. All of Glenmorangie's
production is bottled as a single malt, and it is the most
popular single malt in Scotland. It commands respect from
serious single malt connoisseurs everywhere. Glenmorangie
has recently bottled some of its traditional 10-year-olds
after "finishing", or aging, it for an additional two years
in port, Madeira and sherry casks.
10 year old
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| Proof |
80 |
| Color |
Pale gold. |
| Nose |
Fresh, clean,
sweet, spicy, nutty, with flowers and a hint of peat,
smoke, vanilla. |
| Body |
Light to medium. |
| Palate |
Some sweetness,
floral notes and spiciness. Creamy, with maltiness. |
| Finish |
Long and lingering. |
12 year old, Madeira Wood Finish
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| Proof |
86 |
| Color |
Bright amber. |
| Nose |
Quite complex.
Some sweetness, wood and pepper. A couple drops of water
brings out some toffee, mint, citrus and Madeira. |
| Body |
Medium to full.
smooth. |
| Palate |
Some fruit, spice
and citrus. Some sweetness, but giving way to dryness.
Tangy? Unless one is expecting it, the Madeira may not |
| Finish |
Long and lingering. |
12 year old, Port Wood Finish
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| Proof |
86 |
| Color |
Deep gold or
amber. |
| Nose |
Medium body.
Some butterscotch, chocolate, vanilla and light mint. |
| Body |
Medium to full
and smooth. |
| Palate |
Complex, with
sweetness and dryness. Spicy, with chocolate and minty
undertones. |
| Finish |
Long and lingering.
The port is finally revealed. |
12 year old, Sherry Wood Finish
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| Proof |
86 |
| Color |
Dark amber. |
| Nose |
Full, with sherry
and honey. Some citrus and nuts. |
| Body |
Full and creamy. |
| Palate |
Some sweetness
in the beginning. The sherry and nuts are obvious. Engulfs
the palate. |
| Finish |
Long and lingering.
Warming. |
18 year old
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| Proof |
86 |
| Color |
Deep golden amber. |
| Nose |
Full. Perfumed,
with nuts, caramel and vanilla. Hints of floral, honey,
sweetness and mint. |
| Body |
Medium and smooth. |
| Palate |
Smooth, round,
medium-dry, with some sherry, sweetness, spice and maltiness. |
| Finish |
Long and lingering.
Quite intense. |
25 year old
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| Proof |
86 |
| Color |
Light or pale
gold. |
| Nose |
Full and rich.
A trace of light fruit and wood. |
| Body |
Medium, smooth
and round. |
| Palate |
Full and rich.
Not overpowering. Complex and aromatic, with spice. |
| Finish |
Long and lingering.
Quite intense. Aromatic. |
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