Glenmorangie - The Lasanta Sherry Cask 12 Year Old Extra Matured.

In the far north of Scotland, near the ancient Royal Burgh of Tain, lies Glenmorganie, "The Glen of Tranquility', where malt whisky has been distilled since before 1700. The distillery has an air of timelessness; the methods and crafts they employ today differ little from those of their forbears.

They use the same fine barley locally grown in Ross-shire and lightly peated during malting. The water rises in the Tarlogie Springs close to the distillery, and having filtered through lime and sandstone strata over the course of 100 years, is unusually hard and rich in minerals.

Elegant but full bodied this whisky has spent ten years maturing in American white oak ex-bourbon casks before being extra-matured for a further two years in Oloroso Sherry casks from Jerez in Spain.

Lasanta is Gaelic for warmth and passion, a reminder not just of the Spanish provenance of these Oloroso sherry butts, but also a reflection of this expressions lusciously soft texture and deep, enticingly sweet aroma.

Colour: light russet.

Aroma: warm spices mix with smooth chocolate covered raisins, honeycomb and caramel toffee.

Taste: deliciously sweet sherry flavoured sultanas, orange segments, walnuts and butterscotch combine to create complex warm spices.

Finish: long and satisfying finish with spiced orange and chocolate covered hazelnuts.