Glenmorangie
7.5

Glenmorangie

Three Cask Matured

ABV 40%

A very unusual vatting (bourbon, plain charred oak and Rioja) has produced equally strange flavours. Less oaky vanilla and more Rioja than I would have expected. I like its eccentricity, but it loses points for lack of whisky character.

Michael Jackson

Specification

Glenmorangie

Brand

Three Cask Matured

Expression

Single Malt

Type

No age statement

Age (Years)

40%

ABV

Highland

Region/Country

Standard (Distillery or blended)

Bottling Type

Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson

Taster

Nose: Blackberry pie dusted with icing sugar.

Palate: Scented, dryish. A first bite of the fruits.

Finish: The juice, with some acidity and bitterness.

Comment: A very unusual vatting (bourbon, plain charred oak and Rioja) has produced equally strange flavours. Less oaky vanilla and more Rioja than I would have expected. I like its eccentricity, but it loses points for lack of whisky character.

Score: 8

Dave Broom

Taster

Nose: Fragrant and lifted: apple, strawberry, orange blossom, vanilla, chocolate, spice. In time, Irn Bru.

Palate: Starts soft, but is lightly tannic with an acidic edge. Soft fruits, plum skin, chocolate.

Finish: Creamy and fruity, peach apricot, Opal Fruits (aka Starburst).

Comment: Doesn't quite hold together on palate.

Score: 7

7.5
Overall Score

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