Tastes

This is not flavored whiskey. This is bourbon with honey essentially t-bagged into it for a little bit, and then proofed down to 80. I initially had low expectations because of this, but I was pleasantly surprised. It has all the dusty, woody caramel, sweet tea, and spice I would expect from GB, and a light kiss from the honey. Not even close to being too sweet. I used it to mix a couple times, but I think I prefer it neat. Solid buy at its retail price in the mid 60s.

Butterscotch and light BBQ smoke. The nose is freakin ridiculous. Rich Texas oak. It’s just full of patriotism and masculinity. Spice cake and vanilla cream frosting. The smoke kinda disappears on the palate, but it gets more smoky on the nose as I sip. It doesn’t finish super long, but that’s ok.

That’s got oak and dark fruit to it. The palate is extremely rich and fruity. Mocha is prevalent on the mid-palate. I also got a little caramel drizzled cannoli for some reason. It finishes long and steady.

The nose is very oak. It’s like a cinnamon stick up my nose. Pretty rich, sweet corn, spiky oak, a little bitter coffee. Quality bourbon.

Peach out the wazoo on the nose along with a hint of banana. Malty softness defines it. The palate is even more peach cobbler with vanilla ice cream. It’s rich, viscous, and candy sweet. I would love this after a hearty steak dinner.

It’s hot and it’s complex. This ones 116 proof. Dutch apple pie, vanilla cream, sharp oak, sweetness and dustiness from the corn. Pretty clingy and full mouthfeel. Finish is a tad bitter, perhaps due to the proof and the oak char smoke. It’s a ride, for sure.

I love Glenmorangie. And I am so glad they marketing this as “made for mixing” so heavily. Otherwise, I’d say this is a failure when compared to the excellent products they typically put out. To be sure, this is not a good single malt for sipping neat, but add a little water and it turns from cloyingly sweet and viscous flytrap to drinkable budget scotch. Glenmorangie, you’re still #1 in my heart and I know this product was not aimed at me. I’ll stick to my Lasanta, my annual special releases, and my Signet. I feel so filthy rating a Glenmorangie so low, but I hope Dr. Lumsden knows I would still sit at his feet and listen to him lecture about the chemistry of whiskey for hours.

The nose is fairly bland, but it has some fruit to it. The palate is nice. It give me some rich red fruit that lasts for a little bit. There’s also some nutmeg and malt, but overall, it’s not super complex. Good, not great.

The nose is ethanol and oak, not a whole lot going on. The palate has an immediate burst of stewed dark fruits, specifically tart sour cherry, but then it gives way to a burnt, bitter note that rides through the finish. It’s not overpowering, but it detracts from the experience.

Toasty oak on the nose. Decadent, velvety, rich. The palate delivery is caramelized plum and strawberry, and malt. The development brings some earthy notes along with some rustic bread followed by creme brûlée. The finish lingers for a good bit with more toasty oak.