Glenmorangie Sherry Finish

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 8 by Michael Jackson and Doug McIvor.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose Dry, nutty, sherry notes, but the saltiness still comes through. Palate Much more voluptuous than the more familiar bourbon versions. Long, sustained, flavour development. Sherryish richness almost overpowers the distillery character. Finish Liquorice. rooty. Late, restrained, saltiness. Comment Quite heavily sherried, but the distillery character turns out to be surprisingly resilient.

Doug McIvor Nose Deep and enticing, peaches and cream and a little added salt and sour. Palate Rounded and nutty while the cocoa and sherry are paraded. Finish Warm and lingering giving way to salt and oak. Comment Interesting and complex with some characteristics reminiscent of Scotland's other national drink.