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Glenmorangie The Original 10 Year
Single Malt — Highlands, Scotland
Reviewed
February 18, 2018 (edited February 3, 2019)
*Score* 86
*Color* Golden yellow.
*Nose* Vanilla, honey.
*Palate* A tad oily, just dense enough to seem surprisingly dense for such a light color.
*Finish* Not a long aftertaste.
*Notes* Very consistent with the nose – vanilla and honey present themselves immediately and deeply, though they fade out pretty quickly, as well. Extremely minimal smoke; so small that I may just be grasping to find it, but it seems to add a touch of complexity.
A few drops opens up the finish just a tad, and invites a touch of fruit, as well as cereal.
Glenmorangie 10 is very easy to drink, and is an easy entry into the scotch world for a beginner. Even experts, however, may enjoy a dram and explore some complexity without any peat.
This is one of my favorites and one of a few scotches you can enjoy with food. This is an excellent scotch to bring along for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner.
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@dubz480 sorry no experience with that one. The 10 year is decent for the price. A good sipper. If I had to give advice based on the 10 year, I think you might find a better use for that $70 for another whisky/whiskey.
@PBMichiganWolverine sounds good. I would have asked about the Glenlevit Code they have for $75 but we all saw what @LeeEvolved had to say about that one!
@dubz480 having to choose from that set only, I’d say GF18. Thinking out of the box...I’d say neither. Save that $79, combine it with the next time you want to buy, and go for something like Laphroaig Lore or a Cairdeas ( 2018 one)
@dubz480 I kind of agree...have less, but better quality. After a certain point in your life, it’s more about experiences than volume
@Scott_E appreciate the advice. I'd rather go for the superior dram versus a lot of average drams. The only other one they had was the Speyburn 15 for $70. Any Intel on that one?
@dubz480 I see. That’s a tough call. You are getting twice the quantity for the same price. I can’t speak about the Port for I have never tasted it. The sherry was OK. I wanted to like it but it didn’t wow me. Then again, I had the sherry when it was bottled at 46%. It’s now at 43% so it’s slightly different. All that being said, if you want a better experience, the. The GF18. If you want a lesser experience and want more purchasing power, the GM.
@Scott_E so it would be this one, the 12 yr Port and 12 yr Sherry for $79. Or I can get the Glenfiddich 18 for $79. I get this particular bottle on its own is no comparison to the Glenfiddich 18!!
@dubz480 You asking between GF18 and GM10? Without question, then, the GF. If your asking apples to apples, IMO, this would be on par with GF10 or Glenlivet 12.
@Scott_E so the counter to this would be a Glenfiddich 18 for the same price. Better?
@dubz480 I like Glenmorangie, but I think their stuff, generally speaking is average. I just can’t seem to connect. Again, that’s me and I am happy that there are others who enjoy. The beauty and madness of individualism.
@1901 I think I'm sold. I need to beef up my scotch collection in any case. Cheers!
@dubz480 I haven't had the other two but that strikes me as great value! The Quinoa Ruben alone is around that price here in Ireland, and all three would be ballpark $160 to $200 when converted.
@1901 My local is selling a 3 pack of this one, the 12 yr Sherry and 12 yr Port for $80. Good value? The others any good?
Nice review. Couldn’t agree more that it’s an easy one with a festive dinner.