Tasting notes I found:
Colour:- Note the bright, pale-amber hue – typical of whisky, which has been matured in bourbon casks.
Nose:- The fragrance is delicate, sophisticated and clean. The key notes are floral, rather than cereal – perhaps mandarin and vanilla, with light hints of honey. A leading Parisian perfume house has identified no less than 26 individual aromas in our malt, from apple and mango to cinnamon and quince.
Taste:- First note the feel of the spirit as it slides over your tongue: creamy, but not cloying; clean and slightly dry on the back of the palate; medium-bodied. The flavour is well-balanced: no single feature dominates.
There is a subtle smokiness; the flower and fruit scents noted earlier have changed to a delicate honey-wood, nutty flavour – some identify intriguing top-notes of fennel, spice and bergamot. The overall effect is fresh, aromatic and refined, and the after-taste is clean and salving.
Finish:- The finish of Glenmorangie Ten Years Old is intriguing and complex as the fruitiness, creamy sweetness and almond nuttiness all come together before gently fading and leaving the drinker eager for more.
I thought:
Now I had a bit of a sore throat on this one, so I'm going to say discount the below notes. I might have to try it again at a later date...
Nose: light; Colour: Pale, almost straw-like
Taste:
1st sip - bit of burn & strong - oops I think I might have drunk that down too fast. Cough. Right - ignore that
Take 2 - That's better - now getting a smoother taste, er.. hang on - there comes back that burn in my throat.
Right then focus, drink it calmly. Quick mouth refresh with water and ready for sip 3
Take 3 - Smells okay, tastes light and not bad. Failing to get much real characteristics out this one certainly not getting the feeling of 'eagerly awaiting more'. Think I'll leave the miniature half full and come back to this one another day.
Still looking for an easier malt - been recommended the Oban - which sounds a good shout
