Glenmorangie Signet

** Disclaimer: This review is what I would consider a “Quick Hit”- meaning I won’t have my usual in-depth notes that I usually like to take. The reason: this sample was poured at Whiskyfest DC on 4/17/18. All of these reviews will not be scored and I am actively looking to try them again at some point to do them more justice. This was a dram that @Generously_Paul and I talked a good bit about once we saw that it was going to be poured at the festival. I’ve heard and read great things, but I don’t think there’s a widely available bottle from GM that’s worth more than $100. So, I’ve passed on buying a Signet numerous times. I seem to recall the nose being somewhat absent (keep in mind we were kind of rolling through the VIP hour so we didn’t let anything really sit for long) and upon my first sip I didn’t get any of the coffee notes everyone claims are present. As I finished the generous sized pour (A+ rating for the pour sizes at the GM & Ardbeg tables) I really picked up a nice profile on the Signet. Coffee and espresso notes lead to a fulfilling mouthfeel and lengthy finish. It was a really smooth dram all around. I’m not sure I’d pony up $200+ for a full bottle, but I definitely liked it. It’s close to 4.5 stars on flavor profile, though. Cheers.

Review #6 of 12 from DC Whiskyfest 2018. I was only able to do 12 because I came down with something that afternoon that really messed with my head and stomach. I should have just stayed in the hotel room but I didn’t pay $350 for VIP tickets to sample my pillow! No scores for anything sampled as I don’t think it would be fair. A very different Glenmorangie, but good. Grapes, fruity and vanilla on the nose. Something else I couldn’t figure out but whatever it was I liked it. Oak and coffee on the palate. Very good indeed. I may have to bite the bullet and buy a bottle.

Good, balanced but basic. Not worth the money. Maybe it has to grow on me first...