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Glenmorangie Lasanta 12 Year Old

Glenmorangie Lasanta 12 Year Old

(0.75l, 43%)


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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. 

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Lasanta is Gaelic for warmth and passion.

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sherry
oak
caramel
raisin
vanilla
sweet
dark chocolate
orange zest
spicy
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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
Member Reviews and Ratings of Glenmorangie Lasanta 12 Year Old
Miles
Miles,
Loved the lamb’s spleen escabeche, but really taken with the smooth sherry finish. A lovely Burrrns goin doon wi a glow a’round ma belly!
 
Eric
Eric,
Sorry to see this one keeps going up in price. When I could this locally for $35, the Lasanta was one I always kept on hand. Love the fruit and the sweetness, but it's a little heavy-fisted when compared to other bottles pushing $60.
 
Jasson
Jasson,
As an avid fan of sherry-cask aged scotch, I find this one to be remarkable. Much sherry on the nose, as expected. On the tongue, it's quite sweet - vanilla and fruit abound. But there's a very elegant balance of the sweet elements. Finish is short, but pleasant with a very slight hint of spice. This is being added to my regular rotation, for certain.
 
Jorge
Jorge,
Love this. Haven't quite figured out why yet. I'm just starting to notice the nuances between different scotches but can't yet identify what I taste. Regardless, enjoy this allot.
 
Michael
Michael,
Wonderful soft vanilla notes and a hint of peat
 
Thomas
Thomas,
Smooth like butter with a hint of citrus. Very smooth compared to other scotches.
 
Carlos
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
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
Adam,
Citrus. Port. No smoke. Floral. medium burn.
 
David
David,
Top Drawer!
 
Paul
Paul,
A very soft whisky
 
Jason
Jason,
Not especially interesting
 
Gary
Gary,
Excellent! The dark fruit notes of the sherry on top of everything already great in the original. Top notch for the money, smoother then Macallan.
 
guest
guest,
Excellent scotch
 
Kent
Kent,
Top 5 scotch for me. Creamy complex taste, a tease of burn with a long enjoyable finish. Hints of caramel, plumb, chocolate, zest... touch of smokey in the end... just enjoyable beginning to end.
 
Rex
Rex,
Good taste. A bit harsh on the tongue. Fruity taste. Has an aftertaste that I cannot place.
 
Rian
Rian,
Very good. Carmel notes
 
Richard
Richard,
Smells pleasantly of prunes while caramel and vanilla battle for dominance, a hint of lemon zest. Mild at first, then there is a taste explosion, it burns slightly, and gives way to bark and burnt orange flavor, there is a definite smokey finish. I can see why they call this a chewing whisky, it makes you want to chew on the taste long after the dram is down. The after taste lingers for quite a long time and mellows and is very pleasant to mingle with. Reminds me of cigars; I feel like I need to be wearing a smoking jacket whilst enjoying this dram. This is a great selection for a smokey whisky. It is not overly strong of peat, but has a bold flavor that is very enjoyable. I would stock this in my bar as manly smokey selection.
 
guest
guest,
Recommended
 
Michael
Michael,
Just okay. I prefer the Original. I think the sherry finish ruins it for me.
 
Loren
Loren,
Smooth but a little bitter on the aftertaste.
 
Charles
Charles,
A great whisky - definitely one I would go for in future
 
Scott
Scott,
Outstanding scotch. One of our favorites.
 
Andy
Andy,
A hint of balanced smoke made this my favorite of a sample pack of 4 different Glenmorngie bottles!
 
guest
guest,
Sweet and sherry, nice long flavorful finish. Very palatable for the bourbon connoisseur looking to step into Scotch
 
Justin
Justin,
I’m not a big fan of the original 10 year Glenmorangie but I like this one quite a bit. It far exceeded my expectations and beats the original 10 year by miles. I stayed away from Glenmorangie for quite a while because of the 10 year, but I found a good deal locally that had the 10 year, this 12 year sherry cask, and the 12 year port cask as a combo deal so I had chance to try them all side by side. Both 12 year versions are worth picking up. If they’re a 8/10, the 10 year is maybe a 6... maybe.
 
Justin
Justin,
Love this scotch. A little bit of water or an ice cube really makes this come to life as well.
 
guest
guest,
Chewing whisky! Nose: oak, leafy, caramel Palate:Orange zest, brown sugar Finish: spice, long lasting spirit
 
Jeff
Jeff,
Not bad. I don't care for Sherry.
 
Michael
Michael,
Fruity taste and finishes oh so sweet. Reminds me more of an Irish whisky than the Scotch it is.
 
Carlton
Carlton,
Notably better than the 10YO, the sherry finish provides some delightful sweet and spicy notes to this expression.
 
Mark
Mark,
More wood on the nose. Fuller mouth. Some cream and dairy. Oak and some sour on the finish
 
Douglas
Douglas,
A good place to start for caramel-loving scotch drinkers. I'm never sad to drink this.
 
Jason
Jason,
Glenmorangie flair with darker sweetness.
 
Gissela
Gissela,
Smooth and sweet with a slightly smokey finish. Lovely staple to add to our home at a decent price point.
 
Jonny
Jonny,
I really liked this. Very smooth, with a good “sipping” taste. The noticeable smell/taste of Sherry might be the only be a detraction for a few.
 
Scott
Scott,
Loved the finish! A great scotch!
 
guest
guest,
Smooth. Rich. Sweet.
 
Bob
Bob,
Very good ,sat down in front of the fire place & some smooth music & great whiskey.
 
Tony
Tony,
Very nice. Smoky sweet. Nice changeup in a Rob Roy in lieu of rye
 
Arvind
Arvind,
Good whiskey for those starting to get serious. Could drink this all evening.
 
Thomas
Thomas,
Glenmorangie is too nutty and sweet for my palette. It's not bad, it's just not for me.
 
Christopher
Christopher,
Not bad right out of the bottle
 
Kevin
Kevin,
I skipped selecting stars for this one. While tasting the first flavor on the tongue was nothing. I knew the spirit was there because of the texture but it’s was almost as if it hadn’t grown up enough just yet before it was bottled. Then a short mix of flavor and done before I knew what happened. This very well might be just something my taste buds didn’t register so it might be worth trying before committing to a big bottle. Someone else may absolutely love it.
 
Joshua
Joshua,
Meh. Not bad, but hard wine notes all around and way to much alcohol burn front and back.
 
Barry
Barry,
This is my new "go to" scotch due to availability, cost, and flavor. It's deeper than the Glenlivet which is my other "go to". I like this for rainy evenings after (sometimes before) the kids are in bed.
 
Kevin
Kevin,
Sweet, smooth, classic Glenmorangie flavors
 
guest
guest,
Sweet kicking, with soft spicing leaving a warm and passion sensation between your lips... Taste almost romantic...!!! Nice single scotch!!!!
 
Atheia
Atheia,
Great to sip; smoky flavor makes great sipping cocktails.
 
Wesley
Wesley,
Not for me. Yes it’s sherried but I can’t call it a “sherry bomb”. It is only finished in sherry casks and not aged in them like true sherry bombs are. It is also chill filtered. Others in it’s price point are not chill filtered. I hosted a tasting pitting this against two other 12 sherried Scotches (The Macallan 12 and The Glendronach 12) and this placed last according to all six participants all of which scored The Macallan 12 in second. Try a sample before buying a bottle.
 
Peter
Peter,
Lasanta is my new favorite.
Peter
Peter,
Sweet taste, the extra 2 years in Sherry cask is awesome. Long great finish
Eric
Eric,
Bright sweet nose. Caramel, honey, sherry and dried fruits. Rich and creamy, very smooth with no residual alcohol on the finish. Perfect way to finish the day/meal
 
Mikel
Mikel,
Drinkable if a friend gives it to me but to much Sherry flavor.
 
Russ
Russ,
A very nice single malt. A fairly decent flavor profile, nice on the nose. Very low cost for quality of of the flavor profile. Try this one out.
 
Scott
Scott,
OK, so we went to Scotland last year and distant relatives got me pointed to single malts. Been developing my taste for several types from various regions. Glenmorangie produces something north of 10 million bottles per year and not the quaint craft distillery but darn this is nice. I really enjoy the sherry caske finish and smooth end. Look forward all week to have a dram or two on Friday evening. Stopped at an Idaho liquor store and found it for $49 on sale so got two. Washington taxes would take it to near $75.
 
Paul
Paul,
I'm a big Glenmorangie fan. This is the first time I've had a bottle of this variant. I find that I hold Macallan 12 (sherry cask) as my baseline for sherry cask scotches, what everyone should aspire to for a standard. Lasanta 12 year could give Macallen 12 year a run for it's money. I love sharing a glass with friends to start out the night. I'll get this again.
 
Stephen
Stephen,
Love it. Smooth, a lovely first dram in the evenings. It is right up there among my favorites.
 
Lorenzo
Lorenzo,
Glenmorangie is a big go to for me. Love all their expressions. Lasanta is smooth, semi-sweet, and with a great sherry follow through to the end. Great with a cigar!
 
Piotr
Piotr,
Exactly what I was hoping for today. Sweet, sherry bomb with oaky finish. Well played :-) Wonderful aroma. Great taste. Nice finish. It is really rare for me to appreciate taste more than finish and this is the case :) [lighter and sweeter than Glenfarclas 15. This is the same shelf for me to choose from. If I had to choose between those two I would take... both... well 1l of Glenfarclas and 0,7l of Glenmorangie]
 
Dallas
Dallas,
Not terrible, but way too spicy for my taste. Would probably mesh with someone who likes bourbon more I think.
 
Edward
Edward,
So good. Delicious from the moment you pour it in the glass. You can really smell and taste the sherry. Just the right amount of bite and a beautiful flavor.
 
Danny
Danny,
Definitely getting raisin on the nose. Love the sweet sherry, although I‎t could be toned back a smidge. Excellent single malt.
 
Jesse
Jesse,
Great taste for a great price. Cant get enough
 
Lee
Lee,
Very much like a bourbon taste. Vanilla and caramel
 
Johnny
Johnny,
One of my go-to scotches, way too easy to drink!
 
Erik
Erik,
Smooth, some smoke, easy to drink, some sweet
 
Paul
Paul,
Lasanta - I love ya!
 
eric
eric,
Love its sweetness
 
Byron
Byron,
Smooth start and surprisingly sweet finish.
 
Enoch
Enoch,
A very light and sweet drink that is a perfect fit if the mood suits it. I'll make this a regular in my stock if I can find it cheap enough.
 
guest
guest,
Spicy and sweet - raisins and sherry
 
Will
Will,
This is a true 10, sweet, with a hint of oak and vanilla. Just the right amount of heat for a smooth finish.
 
guest
guest,
Smooth
 
guest
guest,
Strong and preety:)
 
Nick
Nick,
Bit harsher then other Glenmorangie blends
 
Shana
Shana,
Enjoy its bold character, but it comes on strong from start to finish. I personally enjoy my single malt scotches that take the palette on a flavor journey - a subtle unfolding of flavor spirals on the palette. This 12-year single malt from the Highlands was satisfying - it just isn't my personal preference. My favorite scotch is any scotch that creates intrigue from the start - bold in nose, deftly nuanced in flavor spirals that are genuinely detectable and each working in harmony to reveal its origins, and a long strong finish.
 
Benjamin
Benjamin,
I think these are usually priced the same as the Quinta Ruban, but found that this was not as enjoyable as the other. A bit more harsh going down.
 
guest
guest,
Hell yeah!
 
guest
guest,
Great sherry taste! Smooth and long finish
 
Jason
Jason,
Pretty happy with this one cut a little with some room temperature water.
 
guest
guest,
The perfect dram after a long, hard day and at the end of a good meal. Lovely balance of flavors and a glorious, rich mouth mouth-feel. I love introducing friends to this beauty-especially those who think all "scotch" is smoky, peaty and briny. This dram quickly dispels that misconception!
 
guest
guest,
Best drink I have ever had!
 
Katherine
Katherine,
All around smooth, easy to drink Scotch
 
guest
guest,
Have had bad experiences with this one. Becomes almost stale after a while. Better off getting did ditch solera. If have the money get glendronach 15.
 
Zachary
Zachary,
One of my go-to bottles. Creamy, rich & sweet without loosing complexity or becoming cloying. All of the traditional Glenmorangie character & added dimensions of top notch extra maturation. There's always at least one bottle in my cupboard.
 
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