Finally, we are at the finish.
But before we got here, yesterday we discussed Glenmorangie’s Quinta Ruban and Nectar D’or (Port and Sauternes finishes, respectively) and the day before that we lead off talks of their “Extra-Matured” range with the Glenmorangie Lasanta which is a sherry finished whisky.
We began this entire video series a few days ago with the flagship Glenmorangie – “The Original” (here is a link to that video)
So what will we discuss in the end? The first two of Glenmorangie’s Private Editions: Sonnalta PX, which is a Pedro Ximenez sherry finished whisky and the Finealta which is a replication, they think, of what Glenmorangie’s whisky might have tasted like back in the very early 1900’s and is lightly peated.
As with the others, the below videos are more than just tasting videos. David Blackmore does a great job teaching us about the whiskies, process and more.
David, thank you very much for doing this series with me. I look forward to our next shoot when we cover the Ardbeg line.
And thank you to all who’ve follow the series! I hope you enjoy the videos below. Cheers!
And now to video number two:
Jewish Single Malt Whisky Society’s official tasting notes on the Glenmorangie Sonnalta PX & Finealta
Sonnalta PX (as reviewed in April 2010) – 46% ABV –$65 – $90 | £56 | €75
On the nose – Banana peels & cinnamon, Banana chips, candied oranges (strange, even orange Jujubees, sort of a soapy quality but good), The nose really reminds me of the palate on the Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey with all of the yummy banana-i-ness to it. A very un-Glenmorangie nose. Wait, I sniffed after typing that and I take it back, notes from The Original Ten Years are popping through honey, apples. It’s all hiding there waiting to sneak up on you!
On the mouth — Fantastic mouth feel! Oh, G-d, that’s just so chewy… Like salted taffy or caramel. Nuts and root veggies, a touch of chocolate here (sort of like chocolate shavings if you’ve ever had them, a very different taste than a chunk of chocolate), wine soaked raisins.
Finish — Quite long. Chocolate covered leather (oh, so slight with the leather quality), raisins and fresh fruits. Huh, slight nutty oak after about 45 seconds or so.
Finealta (as reviewed in December 2010) – 46% ABV –$65 – $75 | £61 | €75
On the nose –Big cherry presence on the nose along with something minty. An earthy quality to it – fresh potting soil, new ferns. The peat in here is very light. Toffee & caramel. Cadbury fruit & nut bar. Some soy sauce.
On the mouth – Spiced orange gum drops. Red ones too. Lots of nuttiness and now some coffee tones in there. Solid mouth feel here, folks! Creamy, ooey – I love it. Peppery and more soy sauce notes. Again, lightly smoked & very elusive.
Finish – Now quite tannic. Quite long too.