Glenmorangie Lasanta Sherry Cask Finish 12 Year

It's a testament to the quality of Glenmorangie's basic 10 year malt that it can be "extra matured" in an array of different casks and always manage to land on its feet so well. The Lasanta's no exception; there's the to-be-expected sherry notes of raisins, dried fruit, and nuts, along with a cavalcade of spice notes, vanilla, and orange blossom. The palate is rich and spicy, and bursts with dried fruit, hazelnut, dark chocolate, and orange peel. The lingering finish is dry, with nuts and dark chocolate. I would take this over the Quinta Ruban (though it's also good); it's a much tougher call between this and the Nectar D'Or, however. This is not a sherry bomb by any means, but it's a good example of sherry influence in a mostly non-sherry-casked whisky.