Glenmorangie The Cadboll Estate 15 Year (Batch #1)

Raisins, honey, biscuit. A little toffee. Finish a little thin, otherwise perfect

How have you made home more cozy this year? In the spirit of staying close to home, Glenmorangie's The Cadboll Estate 15 Year is crafted with barley from 440 glorious acres by the distillery itself. Glenmorangie’s Head of Whisky Creation, Dr. Bill Lumsden selected the particular kind of barley and processing for this inaugural single estate whisky; maturation exclusively in first-fill American oak ex-bourbon barrels. The nose smells like barley and sunshine. I can imagine myself going for a stroll through Cadboll Estate with its smell of straw, light citrus and hint of molasses. The aroma settles more deeply with aged wood shavings and chamomile flowers. The Cadboll Estate 15 has a bright 'n' light grain and citrus palate with a smattering of pepper. This initial tanginess quickly transitions to a rich, moderate length apple, oak and savory shortbread finish. This easy drinking pale yellow pour would be gentle for wince-worthy palates. While it could risk being considered bland to folks who prefer stronger profiles, I'll happily bask in its sunshine. 7.75/10

I have no idea with the “expert reviewer” was smoking when he tasted this but his tasting notes are almost unrecognizable to the whisky I was drinking - which if you are interested reminded me of coconut, caramel boiled candy, lemon sherbet and a multitude of deliciousness. But each to their own. Beauty is in the mouth of the beholder. Or something like that ;-)

palate: citrus,light spice,caramel, toffee nose: floral, vanilla finish: smooth, slight coat on tongue very well balanced

Nose: dryer sheets. I’m dead serious. Soft malt and cherry. Intense floral and dirt. Light peat. Vanilla cream, toffee, caramel. Taste: yeast and malt with dense citrus. Angel food cake. Finish of dryer sheet.