Glenmorangie 12-Year Palo Cortado Finish
46% ABV - Highlands, Scotland
Nose: Fresh fruits, grass, red apple, sweet orange, rosehips, and spices.
Taste: Light and refreshing. Orchard fruit medley with a citrus-apple or… grapple? Spices leading into the finish.
Finish: Oak and spices, with a warming cinnamon vanilla sweetness.
One thing, among many, that I appreciate about Glenmorangie whisky is the skill their team has with regards to selecting barrels and releasing affordable expressions/bottles. The Glenmorangie 10-Year was one of the first whiskies that I bought (possibly the first Highlands expression!) and I’ve enjoyed trying all the variants of finishes: Sherry, Port, Sauternes, Tokaji, Palo Cortado (this one), Amontillado, STR,... and this list goes on!
I think that Glenmorangie’s 12-Year Palo Cortado Finish represents great value. It was one of my "take a chance" bottles that I purchased at the annual BC Liquor Stores Spirits Release. As of this writing, the next annual release is scheduled for just over one month from now—I wonder what treasures will be released!
Details: Barrel Select Release. Bottled 08/2022.
Tasting Notes (Official): Deeply sweet and nutty, our Palo Cortado finish layers dark plum notes with milk-chocolate richness, Brazil nuts and sweet spice. Aged in some of the world’s rarest sherry casks, it brims with elegance.
Tasted 10 October 2023. (Posted 9 December 2023.)
