Glenmorangie ~ A Great Single Malt for Beginners
Written: Feb 21 '04
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Pros: Clean, slightly sweet, not that pricey
Cons: Nothing too complex, but that's good sometimes
The Bottom Line: Glenmorangie is a younger single malt that is definitely worth trying if you are new to the Scotch Whisky area. It is not too complex and dark.
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| nchoward's Full Review: Glenmorangie 10 year old Malt Whisky, Highland |
Glenmorangie is the latest Scotch Whisky to grace my top shelf at my new home in Georgia. I actually brought this bottle back from Scotland where I caught the Scotch bug. It was handed to me prior to departing for the Heathrow Airport and I will never turn down a gift of Scotch.
GLENMORANGIE FACTS website: www.glenmorangie.com
Glenmornagie was established in 1843 even though the Morangie history goes back centuries before that. Since 1843, the Morangie distillery has had only six managers and the workforce of only sixteen comes from successive generations of local families. Their knowledge of this one product must be amazing.
Glenmorangie has owned the water rights to the Tarlogie Springs since 1851 and has not changed its requirements for over 150 years. The only changes to this age-old product the actual owners. The Matheson brothers founded the distillery in 1843 and sold the rights to MacDonald and Muir of Lieth in 1918. The distillery closed during the early 1900s and reopened to offer a wide variety of products that are readily available in any quality liquor store worldwide.
They offer their 12-year products in a variety of wood casks from port, sherry, Madeira, and burgundy casks. The 10 year aged product this review is based off of is the youngest of the standard Scotch as Glenmorangie ages their Scotch 15 and 18 years.
Glenmorangie is located approximately 200 miles North of Glasgow about 45 minutes drive from Iverness by the shores of Dornoch Firth. Much like the other distilleries in the Speyside Region, Glenmorangie uses the hard water so the taste is unique before they even start producing the alcohol.
THE POUR
The Glenmorangie pours a light golden color and is completely translucent.
THE NOSE
Unlike most Scotch, the Glenmorangie has more of a floral aroma than the smoky grass nose of other Scotch. There is, of course, the peat and smoke fragrance but it is subtle and comes through every couple sips or so.
The Scotch Whisky Research Institute actually detected 26 different aromas, but I would be lucky if I could match 6 of their pinpoints.
THE TASTE
Judging by the nose, Glenmorangie promised to be less dark. I would not describe the taste as sweet and flowery like the nose. The Glenmorangie is, on the other hand, light, honeyed, and leaves a clean aftertaste.
THE AFTERTASTE
The aftertaste of the Glenmorangie is almost nonexistent other than some honey and slight smoke. Other than that, there is just the glowing warmth that starts “in your belly.”
Overall, The Glenmorangie is a lightly sweet Scotch that will most likely please a younger palate or beginner in single malts. The Scotch is complex considering the variety of aromas detected, however, it does well to blend them together for a smooth and refreshing beverage.
Try some of the garnishes mentioned in my Glenfiddich review. Considering there is a slight hint of honey, perhaps add a little honey yourself or even a little vanilla.
Other Whisky Reviews:
Dewars Aberfeldy 12 Yr Single Malt
Dewars White Label
Johnnie Walker Blue Label
Johnnie Walker Black Label
Dalmore 12 Yr Single Malt
Glenfiddich 12 Yr Single Malt
Recommended:
Yes
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