Maker: Glenmorangie, Tain, Scotland, UK (LVMH)
Region: Highlands- Northern.
Age: 10 y/o
ABV: 43%
Appearance: Pale gold
Nose: Malt, alcohol, wildflower honey, dried flowers, hint of oak.
On the palate: full bodied, sweet and a little hot. Sugar cookies, orange blossom honey (yes, I can taste the difference), alomond extract, vanilla.
Finish: Strong malt notes followed by an assertive sweetness. Even with water, the finish is still pretty hot.
Parting words: At ten years of age, most bourbons are hitting their peak or at least are close to it. At ten most single malt Scotches, especially those made on the mainland, are barely out of diapers. The Original is a good example of that. Not to say it’s not tasty, it definitely is, it just lacks depth. It’s all sweetness and malt and not much else. The Original is priced reasonably for a single malt at $40 Michigan State Minimum and I would take it over some of its 12 y/o competition like Glennfiddich, Glenlivet, Macallan and Dalmore. Glenmorangie The Original is recommended.
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