Glenmorangie Lasanta [Link to Glenmorangie]
Region: Highland
ABV: 43%
E150: Yes
Chill-filtered: Yes
Cask Type: Oloroso and Pedro Ximenez Sherry Casks
Colour: Amber
Nose: Red fruit jam, mineral, berries, burnt orange peel, cinnamon, dried fruits, wax
Palate: Raspberry, malt, wood, mineral, wax
Finish: Long finish, mineral
Score: 69/100
Not sure what grade of sherry casks Glenmorangie decided to use, but surly they aren’t ones of high grade. Overall the whisky just felt poorly “put-together”. Lasanta is said to mean ‘warmth and passion’ in Gaelic, which is exactly what I can’t feel from this expression. Felt like it was made with a “that will do” attitude, really basic, off-balance with loads of mineral throughout, you do notice the sherry influence, but it’s just not a nice composition. Wouldn’t recommend.