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 vapors 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.
American white oak ex-Bourbon cask + Oloroso and PX sherry cask finish
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Categories of Scotch Whisky: Single malt, Blended malt (formerly called Vatted malt), blended, single grain and blended grain Scotch.
I'm a bourbon drinker and this was my first Highland Scotch. I have to say this very well balanced. Not too smoky. I enjoyed it very much. It will be a staple in my bar.
Denny,
Very nice. Will be a good one to share on the golf course with friends.
Aaron,
One of my favorites even when it was a 10 year. The changed bottling of 12 years knocked it out of the park for me.
Joshua,
it was a good first step into Sherry cask finished scotch for me, but I certainly see why it is more of a "value" in scotch. Absolutely respectable though, and a great representation of what finishing in different casks can do.
Russell,
Meh, the sherry finishing was overpowering to my palate. Too much sweet fruit up front and not enough other notes, the finish was pleasant but uninspiring.
Jake,
Very good and smooth will be a regular on my bar.
Russ,
One of my favorites. I like the port finish.
Raveesh,
ok
George,
Bourbony but nice. I like the sherry.
Raveesh,
Nice to sip.
Susan,
Smokey
Michiel,
This one will put a smile on your face. A lot of sherry, some vanilla, some chocolate. It’s a bit on the sweet side. A great schoten.
Jason,
A little too spicy on the front and back for me. Decent dried fruit taste in between but just not my normal cup of tea...err...whiskey.
Josh,
Wouldn't say that this was the best Glenmorangie I've had, but it was enjoyable.
Tyler,
It may be the case that the additional two years in the Sherry cask are just too much for the 10 year original juice. I remember an episode that Ralfy.com posted a couple years ago critiquing a sherry finished malt in which the cloak of Sherry influence completely took over any other character in the malt, and that's what happened here.
Very sweet nose of grape must, raisins, light brown sugar, balsamic. Very sweet palate of similar notes, slightly cloying. Quick finish. This is so off balance from the weighty sherry cask.
Even though the 10 year is a fairly quiet and soft whisky, I'd take its superior balance and more moderate sweetness over this one.
James,
A not unpleasant chalkiness on the nose like candy dust. Peppered chocolate and dried fruit taste.
aaron,
Very enjoyable with notes of fig, vanilla, and caramel. Good go-to bottle
Alan,
Love the sherry cask
Daniel,
bourbony scotch
Will,
Not my favorite but a great Glenmorangie to try! Very light but sweet with strong notes, particularly of caramel and sherry due to the Sherry cask finish. A great bottle to pick up!
Sean,
My fav so far
Kevin,
Smooth, mellow taste from the sherry cask aging. Enjoyed it very much, would drink again,& again.
Ryan,
Favorite scotch currently. If you like the Macallan 12, you'll probably like this one. While the Macallan is smoother and sweeter, this is pretty smooth as well, but brings the smoky oak much more. Feel like this has more character than the Macallan and at a much better price point.
Maarten,
Woody sweet, with a lingering medium long taste. On a second tasting (after drinking bourbon) caramel really pops out.
Bradley,
One of my favorite daily scotches
Ray,
My first foray into sherry finish single malt and I was not disappointed. Fantastic flavors at this price. For me, the palette unfolds in layers. I get Oak up front, followed by the sherry/dark fruits in a rush and then a hint of peat at the end. The most fun I've had tasting whisky.
Gary,
Love it!
Shane,
I most certainly get oak, sherry, vanilla and caramel from this whiskey. I picked it up from a local grocer during a recent trip based on a YouTube review and boy was I not disappointed. Even my best friend who is not really a drinker really enjoyed this very smooth finishing dram! Out of a 23yo Zacapa Solera Rum, Bunnahabin 12yo the Lasanta was the favorite of the bunch!
Gary,
Wonderful whisky. It's like comfort food in a glass.
Ryan,
Love this whisky, smooth like the original but the sherry adds depth and sweetness, the vanilla is also very noticeable. Reminds me a bit of macallan double cask but spicier and less pricey.
guest,
Lots of sherry and some caramel sweetness on the nose. Taste started with sherry and vanilla, with a touch of spice. As it lingered I was able to detect some raisin notes. Pretty standard profile
Curtis,
Sherry flavor rocking flavor.
Brian,
New to Scotch, but this was delightful. Fruity, sweet, a little spicy.
David,
Best kept at room temp, then poured over ice. Perfect flavor.
guest,
Really lovely, a sweet taste that goes down easy
Brian,
Sweet flavor
Sean,
Excellent. Smooth and tasty.
Daniel,
One of the smoother and more flavorful Scotches I've had.
Dave,
Sweet and spicy, mild peat, vanilla, nutmeg, great value.
Jason,
Smooth and sweet finish!
Samuel,
Love this
Amber,
Great flavor!
Christina,
Amazing and flavourful, I got this as a thank you present and I was very thankful. Medium bodied with good flavours and a nice finish
Malcolm,
Gorgeous. Smooth & no aftertaste!
Alesia,
Love how smooth this Whiskey is!
Robb,
Good but a little underwhelming. Was not impressed with the finish (more harsh than flavorful or smooth). It was worth trying but there are certainly better options for those pursuing a great sherry cask scotch.
Laidlaw,
I was already introduced to Glenmorange (The original) and came away with a genuine appreciation to aging whiskey in sherry Cask. The Lasanta did not disappoint and i'm happy to have them in my stock.
guest,
Another great release from Glenmorangie. The flavors experienced in Olorosos and Pedro Ximenez sherry definitely blend together beautifully with the trademark Glenmorangie notes. Nose-Chocolate- caramel wood Palate- this is where we experience the Port finish Berrys..Sherry oily orange Finish- long more of those oily waxy notes cinnamon chocolate covered raspberries a hint of spice. 9.1/10
Michael,
A wonderful whiskey, one of my favourites!
Josh,
Absolutely delightful scotch whisky, very smooth!
Michael,
This is one of my favorite drinks. This and Nectar d'Or are my two all-time favorites. Lasanta is a very easy drinking Whisky.
Martin,
Loved it. One of my favorites.
David,
Fairly standard good whiskey. Caramel flavor and light spice
Ryan,
Soft, light whiskey that is easy to drink. Subtle notes of caramel. For the price this is an outstanding whiskey
Anne,
Loved it. Knew I would and was not disappointed.
Anne,
Smooth, not to sweet, caramel and chocolate and it’s easy down the hatch. Longer you taste it the more complex it gets
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,
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,
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,
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,
Wonderful soft vanilla notes and a hint of peat
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,
Top Drawer!
Paul,
A very soft whisky
Jason,
Not especially interesting
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,
Excellent scotch
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,
Good taste. A bit harsh on the tongue. Fruity taste. Has an aftertaste that I cannot place.
Rian,
Very good. Carmel notes
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,
Recommended
Michael,
Just okay. I prefer the Original. I think the sherry finish ruins it for me.
Loren,
Smooth but a little bitter on the aftertaste.
Charles,
A great whisky - definitely one I would go for in future
Scott,
Outstanding scotch. One of our favorites.
Patti,
A hint of balanced smoke made this my favorite of a sample pack of 4 different Glenmorngie bottles!
guest,
Sweet and sherry, nice long flavorful finish. Very palatable for the bourbon connoisseur looking to step into Scotch
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,
Love this scotch. A little bit of water or an ice cube really makes this come to life as well.
guest,
Chewing whisky!
Nose: oak, leafy, caramel
Palate:Orange zest, brown sugar
Finish: spice, long lasting spirit
Jeff,
Not bad. I don't care for Sherry.
Michael,
Fruity taste and finishes oh so sweet. Reminds me more of an Irish whisky than the Scotch it is.
Carlton,
Notably better than the 10YO, the sherry finish provides some delightful sweet and spicy notes to this expression.
Mark,
More wood on the nose. Fuller mouth. Some cream and dairy. Oak and some sour on the finish
Todd,
A good place to start for caramel-loving scotch drinkers. I'm never sad to drink this.
Jason,
Glenmorangie flair with darker sweetness.
Gissela,
Smooth and sweet with a slightly smokey finish. Lovely staple to add to our home at a decent price point.
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,
Loved the finish! A great scotch!
guest,
Smooth. Rich. Sweet.
Bob,
Very good ,sat down in front of the fire place & some smooth music & great whiskey.
Tony,
Very nice. Smoky sweet. Nice changeup in a Rob Roy in lieu of rye
Arvind,
Good whiskey for those starting to get serious. Could drink this all evening.
Thomas,
Glenmorangie is too nutty and sweet for my palette. It's not bad, it's just not for me.
Christopher,
Not bad right out of the bottle
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,
Meh. Not bad, but hard wine notes all around and way to much alcohol burn front and back.
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,
Sweet, smooth, classic Glenmorangie flavors
guest,
Sweet kicking, with soft spicing leaving a warm and passion sensation between your lips... Taste almost romantic...!!! Nice single scotch!!!!
Keena,
Great to sip; smoky flavor makes great sipping cocktails.
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,
Lasanta is my new favorite.
Peter,
Sweet taste, the extra 2 years in Sherry cask is awesome. Long great finish
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,
Drinkable if a friend gives it to me but to much Sherry flavor.
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,
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,
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,
Love it. Smooth, a lovely first dram in the evenings. It is right up there among my favorites.
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,
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,
Not terrible, but way too spicy for my taste. Would probably mesh with someone who likes bourbon more I think.
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,
Definitely getting raisin on the nose. Love the sweet sherry, although It could be toned back a smidge. Excellent single malt.
Jesse,
Great taste for a great price. Cant get enough
Lee,
Very much like a bourbon taste. Vanilla and caramel
Johnny,
One of my go-to scotches, way too easy to drink!
Erik,
Smooth, some smoke, easy to drink, some sweet
Paul,
Lasanta - I love ya!
eric,
Love its sweetness
Byron,
Smooth start and surprisingly sweet finish.
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.
Rich,
Spicy and sweet - raisins and sherry
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,
Smooth
guest,
Strong and preety:)
Nick,
Bit harsher then other Glenmorangie blends
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,
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,
Hell yeah!
guest,
Great sherry taste! Smooth and long finish
Jason,
Pretty happy with this one cut a little with some room temperature water.
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,
Best drink I have ever had!
Katherine,
All around smooth, easy to drink Scotch
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,
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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