Part one of the Glenmorangie Pioneering Collection Taster Pack reviews. This Highland single malt comes in at 43% ABV. It is unfortunately chill filtered and has colorant added. The color is a pale gold, so it can be assumed that there is very little artificial color added and only done so to make sure there are no variances between batches. The nose is very light and airy. Light citrus notes. Honeydew, floral honey, and some mint off in the background. Soft oak and a hint of vanilla. It's a mild nose, but pleasant. The palate is light as well, but less so than the nose. Some vanilla up front with oak spices. Orchard fruits start to develop like oranges and peaches & cream. There is some pepper that can become a little intense if you hold it long enough on your tongue. The mouthfeel is a bit thin and slightly creamy. Mouthwatering at first but does turn a little dry in the finish. The finish is medium short with some mildly peppery oak and can be a touch bitter, but not in a bad way. Glenmorangie uses the tallest pot stills in Scotland, which produces a very pure and clean spirit. The light character is by design so it must be judged accordingly and not compared to the likes of Ardbeg or Highland Park. This is the best selling single malt within Scotland so they must be doing something right, and the fact that this can usually be found for $45 or less makes this a great buy. 3.75 On a side note, I'm glad we get the 43% version here in the States and not the 40% version sold in Europe. This review is a few months old from Barreled