Glenmorangie Artisan Cask
| Details about this bottle | Edit |
|---|---|
| 1154 | |
| Glenmorangie | |
| Scotland, Highlands | |
| Single Malt Whisky | |
| 46% | |
| 0.5 l | |
| Original bottling | |
| Wein | |
Quality rating of this bottle
5.0
Rate
2
3
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All tasting notes
23. Mar 2015
This Glenmorangie was fascinating back in the day and an "icebreaker" product for an entire movement/trend in the industry.
While the nose shows the traditional, fragile and mildly floral Glenmorangie nose, you can also smell the finest of air-cured oak. If you have ever been to a cooperage, you will never forget that characteristic smell.
The single-most fascinating facet, though, was the unusually richly textured nature of the palate in this malt. While the spirit tasted quite young, it has the most transparent oak contribution I have ever tasted in a Scotch. Chalky, chewy, yet fine tannins with a soft spice resembling cloves, very characteristic of French wine barrels.
This oaky palate structure was unusually pronounced and well-measured in the days this was released, truly unique. (Its successor "Astar" does not compare.)
Unfortunately, we have since seen too many young Scotches with oaky palates, more often than not harsh, coarse and bitter; simply put: not well managed.
While the nose shows the traditional, fragile and mildly floral Glenmorangie nose, you can also smell the finest of air-cured oak. If you have ever been to a cooperage, you will never forget that characteristic smell.
The single-most fascinating facet, though, was the unusually richly textured nature of the palate in this malt. While the spirit tasted quite young, it has the most transparent oak contribution I have ever tasted in a Scotch. Chalky, chewy, yet fine tannins with a soft spice resembling cloves, very characteristic of French wine barrels.
This oaky palate structure was unusually pronounced and well-measured in the days this was released, truly unique. (Its successor "Astar" does not compare.)
Unfortunately, we have since seen too many young Scotches with oaky palates, more often than not harsh, coarse and bitter; simply put: not well managed.
10. Jan 2012
