This is a limited release from Glenmorangie. For this release, the barley was grown in the fields around the distiller, and then aged for 15 years in First Fill Bourbon Barrels. I tried this blind so keep that in mind while reading my notes.
ABV: 43%
Nose: Honey, Hay, Malty, peppery.
Palate: Light mouthfeel, honey, malty, slight brine, light vanilla. A bit of meatiness.
Finish: Short length. Short Bread, vanilla, light honey and malt.
Rating: 5/10
The honey and shortbread make this really stand out. It has a nice maltiness and toastiness to it that make it nice to drink, but it’s a bit simple and the lack of other flavors keep it from reaching great status.
Guess: Single malt, 43-46% abv, Blend of several different whiskies with no age statement, ex-bourbon cask. Compass Box Great King Street Ex-Bourbon Marry Cask?
Reveal: Glenmorangie 15 year Cadboll Estate
I may have missed on the age, I feel good about the other guesses. This is good for the stats and for the price would be a nice intro into non peated scotch.
1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out.
2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice.
3 | Bad | Multiple flaws.
4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but better exists.
5 | Good | Good, just fine.
6 | Very Good | A cut above.
7 | Great | Well above average
8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional.
9 | Incredible | An all time favorite
10 | Perfect | Perfect
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