Glenmorangie Manager's Choice Port Wood

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 20 by Michael Jackson and Dave Broom.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose ‘Rough’, fresh, fruity. Brought to mind fruit skins and almondy cherry pits. Palate Big, smooth, fruity, earthy. Becoming marshmallow-like and malty. Finish Sandalwood, walnut, salt … all the Glenmorangie flavours come powering through. Comment Very port-tasting and curiously unrefined. Having robust tastes in food and drink, I loved it. Some might find it lacking in sophistication.

Dave Broom Nose Soft. Raspberry fool, cranberry sauce, custard, stewed apple/apple skin, fennel seed, dry wood. Palate Sweet and soft, apples in red wine, red fruit and cream. Finish Very soft. Wine gums. Comment More of a cocktail than a malt as if some wine has been left in the glass and Glenmorangie poured on top of it. Help! I’m confused!