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Glenmorangie Lasanta 12 Year Old
(0.7l, 43%)
A Whisky to Chew On.
The Glenmorangie Distillery was founded in 1843 when the Matheson brothers converted the Morangie farm into a distillery. It lies just north of Tain, on the wind-swept coastline of Easter Ross. Their stills are the tallest found in Scotland – as tall as a giraffe, apparently – of the same design as those used in the 1880's which were in fact second-hand Gin stills. Which means that only the very lightest vapours make it to the top, resulting in a smooth and elegant Scotch Whisky.
In 2004 the distillery was sold to LVMH, a French multinational luxury goods conglomerate. It has since adopted a brave strategy of giving their drams French-sounding names, which on the looks of things, has payed out for them.
Glenmorangie Lasanta was awarded silver outstanding by the IWSC last year. It is finished in Oloroso Sherry casks to give it a very huggable character that will keep you warm through winters and loved through summers. It is what we would call a chewing Whisky as it expands in your mouth to reveal the taste profile gleaned from ten years in American white oak ex-Bourbon casks then two years in Oloroso and PX sherry casks.
SmartAss corner:
Lasanta is Gaelic for warmth and passion.
The Glenmorangie Distillery was founded in 1843 when the Matheson brothers converted the Morangie farm into a distillery. It lies just north of Tain, on the wind-swept coastline of Easter Ross. Their stills are the tallest found in Scotland – as tall as a giraffe, apparently – of the same design as those used in the 1880's which were in fact second-hand Gin stills. Which means that only the very lightest vapours make it to the top, resulting in a smooth and elegant Scotch Whisky.
In 2004 the distillery was sold to LVMH, a French multinational luxury goods conglomerate. It has since adopted a brave strategy of giving their drams French-sounding names, which on the looks of things, has payed out for them.
Glenmorangie Lasanta was awarded silver outstanding by the IWSC last year. It is finished in Oloroso Sherry casks to give it a very huggable character that will keep you warm through winters and loved through summers. It is what we would call a chewing Whisky as it expands in your mouth to reveal the taste profile gleaned from ten years in American white oak ex-Bourbon casks then two years in Oloroso and PX sherry casks.
SmartAss corner:
Lasanta is Gaelic for warmth and passion.
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Category
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StyleSingle Malt Scotch Whisky
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Region
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CountryUnited Kingdom, Scotland
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Alcohol43%
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Distillery
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Age
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MaturationAmerican white oak ex-Bourbon cask + Oloroso and PX sherry cask finish
Flavor Spiral™
About The Flavor Spiral
sherry
oak
caramel
raisin
vanilla
sweet
dark chocolate
orange zest
spicy
What does Glenmorangie Lasanta 12 Year Old taste like?
The Flavor Spiral™ shows the most common flavors that you'll taste in Glenmorangie Lasanta 12 Year Old and gives you a chance to have a taste of it before actually tasting it.
We invented Flavor Spiral™ here at Flaviar to get all your senses involved in tasting drinks and, frankly, because we think that classic tasting notes are boring.
The Flavor Spiral™ shows the most common flavors that you'll taste in Glenmorangie Lasanta 12 Year Old and gives you a chance to have a taste of it before actually tasting it.
We invented Flavor Spiral™ here at Flaviar to get all your senses involved in tasting drinks and, frankly, because we think that classic tasting notes are boring.
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Categories of Scotch Whisky: Single malt, Blended malt (formerly called a Vatted malt), blended, single grain and blended grain Scotch.
Tasting Notes
Appearance / Color
Burning gold.
Smell / Nose / Aroma
Sweet caramel, quite creamy, dry fruits.
Flavor / Taste / Palate
A chewing whisky, one to be savoured; vanilla ice cream and sherry notes come to the fore.
Finish
A hint of cocoa, oak notes.
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Ratings & Reviews
Thomas,
Smooth like butter with a hint of citrus. Very smooth compared to other scotches.
Carlos,
Some what disappointing! For a 12 year old, I found it bitter and with no more a desire to have a second drink!
Michael,
First sip packed more of a punch than expected. A wee bit strong on the alcohol. But after that it really opened up and became a real treat to sip.
Adam,
Citrus. Port. No smoke. Floral. medium burn.
David,
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