Glenmorangie Cote d'or Burgundy Wood Cask

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 52 by Martine Nouet and Ian Wisniewski.

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Tasting Notes

Martine Nouet Nose Intense, balsamic. Pine needle. Dry Sylvester herbs. Pear nectar. Honeycomb. Palate Bitter/sweet. Crushed hazelnuts, touch of liquorice. A dry and clean freshness. Finish Clean and fresh with a pleasant spicy bite. Comment A beautifully balanced Highlander. Serious, reliable, pleasantly displaying a good array of flavours. Maybe the wine cask has imparted more intensity.

Ian Wisniewski Nose Initial toffee with spicy pungency, settles down with chocolate, crème brûlée and fruitcake. Palate Soft, silky with a subtle range of sweet crème brûlée, poached fruit, citrus freshness, before butterscotch and light cappuccino creamyness with underlying spicy oak. Finish Poached fruit and caramel sauce lead to distinct maltiness. Comment Opens up with a measured pace, but also takes some unexpected turns.