Glenmorangie 30 Years Old

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 48 by Martine Nouet and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Martine Nouet Nose Woody, musty. Sherry. Walnut oil. Cappuccino then wet ground coffee. More sherry. Liquorice lozenges. Hint of praline. Palate Sweet and sour. Coffee toffee. Gripping. Finish Lingering, spicy and dry. Liquorice. Comment Sherry wood is undoubtedly invasive but yet, here’s a complex one. To be softened by chocolate pralines or almond biscuits.

Dave Broom Nose Complex. Starts with bung cloth and concentrated fruits; then cereal, a hint of smoke, and floral notes (Cognac) citrus, pine wood, light chocolate, freshly charred wood, orange zest. Palate Intense. The oak has grip but sufficient caramelised flavours to carry. Finish Long, tingling, elegant. Comment A classic complex mature whisky where the wood has not taken over.