A Muddled Thought

How can you go wrong with giving that whisky-loving friend or family member a four-bottle selection of some of the most unique whisky bottlings currently available?

This holiday packaging of Glenmorangie includes the Glenmorangie Original, aged at ten years, the Nectar D’Or aged in casks previously used to age Bordeaux wine, the Lasanta aged in Sherry Casks, and the Quinta Ruban, aged in barrels previously used to age Ruby Port in Portugal. Instead of packaging four 750ml bottles to create a offering that would be priced at around two hundred dollars, Glenmorangie decided to create a four pack of 100ml samplers that is priced at around $59.95. A full bottle of each spirit ranges between $49.95-$59.95.

Glenmorangie Original:

To age its original line, Glenmorangie uses American white oak casks that were previously used by American bourbon distilleries for up to four years before it begins to rest its whiskey in the casks.

This creates a spirit that starts off with light hints of smoke. The spirit then makes the journey across your taste buds from something that started with characters of smoke to introducing notes of fig, the heavy presence of orange zest, subtle hints of vanilla coupled with dried raisins, and nutmeg. As you finish that sip, those notes of orange zest come back for a second visit.

Final Score- 8.5/10

Glenmorangie Nectar D’or:

By aging its Nectar D’or in barrels once used to age Bourdeaux barrels, Glenmorangie creates a bottling that starts with a nose of sweet sherry. Following up this impressive sweetness filled nose are flavors of vanilla bean, that are joined by characters of nutmeg, hints of spice, nuances of orange cream, and lemon zest.
The lemon zest plays with the rest of these flavors in an almost whimsical way. All these flavors combine to create a spirit that ends with a sweet, yet light sugary finish. Whereas some whiskies are known for harshness, the Glenmorangie Nectar D’or falls on the other side of the spectrum.

Final Score: 9/10.

Glenmorangie Lasanta:

As the Glenmorangie offering that’s aged in casks used to age Spanish sherry, Lasanta starts with a nose of mild cocoa, that’s just a mere tease of the flavors that are hidden within each sip.
Once you began to taste this spirit your palate is welcomed with hints of cinnamon, an almost black and white combination of cocoa and vanilla joined by nuances of espresso, with a creamy hazelnut finish.

Final Score: 9/10

Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban:
Surprise is the first thing that comes to mind when you first taste Quinta Ruban. As a spirit that starts off with aromas of sweet mint chocolate, it throws your taste buds for a spin. Quinta Ruban is a spirit that’s very straightforward in characters of chocolate mint that are joined by hints of ginger, pecans, and a sweet finish.
Quinta Ruban, is a spirit of sheer Brilliance… Ultimately a different breed of whiskey than I’ve come across before.

Final Score: 9/10

With such an impressive selection of different whiskies in the Glenmorangie four pack, it would make a great gift for any whiskey lover that you’re looking to surprise this holiday.

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