Glenmorangie Cask Masters “A” Grand Cru Burgundy End

Again in 2013 Glenmo despatched out bottles of experimental whisky to bloggers, writers and different whisky of us;

this Glenmorangie Cask Masters “A” Grand Cru Burgundy End was one of many three within the kits. B was a an ex-Grand Cru Bordeaux and C was an ex-Manzanilla. At a non-public tasting I used to be capable of strive the B, however the C nonetheless eludes me to at the present time.

The B was good and I bear in mind pondering “if this was out there I’d purchase it”, however between the B and the A I’m going to go forward and spoil the ending only a bit by saying that I’d take the A. The Burgundy End actually works.

Now, let’s get to drinkin’

Glenmorangie Cask Masters “A” Grand Cru Burgundy End – Particulars and Tasting Notes

Whiskey Particulars

Pure Coloration

Type: Single Malt (Scotch)
Area: Highlands, Scotland
Distiller: Glenmorangie

Mash Invoice: 100% Malted Barley
Cask: ex-Bourbon, ex-Grand Cru Burgundy
Age: NAS
ABV: 46%

Glenmorangie Cask Masters “A” Grand Cru Burgundy End Value: NA – Public sale, Specialty Retailer or Non-public Vendor

Associated Whiskey

Glenmorangie Burgundy Wooden 12 Years
Glenmorangie Artein
Glenmorangie Companta
Glenmorangie Milsean
Glenmorangie Malaga Cask 12 Years

Glenmorangie Cask Masters “A” Grand Cru Burgundy End Tasting Notes

EYE
Coppery amber

NOSE
Juicy raisiny darkish fruit, vanilla cake, citrus frosting, Whoppers/Malteesers, sultanas, grapefruit peel and a few dried apples.

There’s a freshness to the aroma that’s astounding. It’s a darkish profile, however delivered vibrantly.

PALATE
Juicy raisiny darkish fruit, graham, vanilla cake, dried orchard fruit, baking spice, Whoppers/Malteesers, sultanas, grapefruit peel and a contact nutty.

The nostril is good, however this palate is great.

FINISH
Med-long -> Darkish fruit, baking spice and malt fade to cocoa and oak.

BALANCE, BODY and FEEL
Properly balanced, med-full physique and a flippantly oiled really feel.

Glenmorangie Cask Masters “A” Grand Cru Burgundy End – General Ideas and Rating

I might fortunately drink this Burgundy completed Glenmo all day any day. This can be a good instance of how effectively Glenmo spirit works with wine and the complexity and depth it could deliver to the spirit when achieved proper. Profoundly scrumptious and fascinating it’s the fulfilled promise of what the outdated Glenmorangie Burgundy Wooden 12 Years might have been.

If this Glenmorangie Cask Masters “A” Grand Cru Burgundy End was out there available on the market now, and priced in my vary, I might purchase a bottle. Wine ending works effectively with Glenmorangie spirit and I do know Dr. Invoice is a large wine fan so it’s a bit unusual we don’t see extra wine completed Glenmos alongside this line hit the market.

SCORE: 4.5/5 (excellent, extremely really helpful ~ A- | 90-93) – Because of Travis for the pattern