Ancient33w
Glenmorangie The Original 10 Year
Single Malt — Highlands, Scotland
Reviewed
March 25, 2020 (edited October 20, 2020)
So getting ready for my 50th birthday party and my dad gives me a glass of Glenmorangie 10y to try and I am very surprised by its overall flavor it has a wonderful fruity flavor and some wood. Over ice it is so smooth I am amazed at how easy it goes down. With that being said I still taste the sharpness I associate with all Scotch. With bourbons, I taste soft tones of vanilla and caramel as well as light wood notes. I will continue to try other Scotch brands but this one is not bad and except for the price I would keep this in my bar as a representative of scotch. Enjoy.
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Thanks guys. I will look for these in the near future.
Another suggestion: Tomintoul. The 10 and 16 year expressions are very nice with a soft nutty, malty quality. The 14 year old (if you can find it) is probably the best of the official bottlings. Another unreasonably overlooked distillery.
Try Strathisla 12 year old. One of the most approachable single malts available. Often overlooked and/or dismissed precisely because it does not have an in-your-face character.
I can’t remember, have you tried Islay Scotches yet? I really didn’t develop an affinity or appreciation for Scotch until I dove into the deep end of heavily peated Laphroaig, Ardbeg, Lagavulin, and Bruichladdich. Completely different animal from American whisky so I couldn’t fall back on the bourbon, rye comparisons. It then opened up my palate to other Single Malts and blends. I am definitely with you on the sharpness in some scotch. To me, it come across as a sour note. Almost like spoiled milk.