Glenmorangie The Lasanta 12 Years Old

Name: Glenmorangie The Lasanta 12 Years Old
Brand: Glenmorangie

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Ten years in bourbon casks, then two more in oloroso and Pedro Ximénez sherry casks. Warming, with chocolate-covered raisins and spiced orange.

Details

Brand	Glenmorangie
Distillery	Glenmorangie
Origin	Scotland / Highlands
Style	Single Malt
Age	12 yrs
ABV	43%
Cask	Bourbon and sherry casks

Flavour profile

Smoky
Sweet
Fruity
Spicy
Rich

* Editorial estimate.

Tasting notes

Nose: Warm spices with chocolate-covered raisins, honeycomb and caramel toffee.
Palate: Sweet sherried sultanas, orange segments, walnuts and butterscotch with warm spice.
Finish: Long, with spiced orange and chocolate-covered hazelnuts.

* Editorial tasting notes.

How to enjoy it

Neat
With water
On the rocks

Neat or with a little water, the sherry sweetness and spice open up nicely. A good choice for a slow after-dinner dram.

Food pairing

Chocolate desserts, orange-glazed duck, dried fruit and aged Gouda.

Background & production

Made at Glenmorangie in Tain in the northern Highlands, founded in 1843 and known for the tallest stills in Scotland, which give a delicate, light spirit.

Lasanta — said to mean 'warmth and passion' in Gaelic — spends around ten years in bourbon casks, picking up toffee and vanilla, then a further two years in oloroso and Pedro Ximénez sherry casks for honeycomb, spiced orange and chocolate.

It is bottled at 43%.