The battle of Highland whiskies
- Trip to Highland, again
- 19-year-old Glenmorangie
- Tasting notes
- Chocolate & scotch
- The best Glenmorangie’ Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Trip to Highland, again
This is our second trip to the Highlands, which means we have another competition on our hands. This time, the producer will be the same. We have another Glenmorangie Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky on our hands, but this one is a year older than the last Glenmorangie I reviewed. The 18-year-old Glenmorangie is in the blue corner, while the 19-year-old Glenmorangie is in the red corner. The scene is set, now let’s see who provided me with a greater blog experience.
Here’s a link to what happened with Glenmorangie’s 18-year-old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky the last time he appeared on this blog.
19-year-old Glenmorangie
But today we’ll see how the 19-year-old Glenmorangie performs on stage, and let’s just say he’s off to a good start. Because the whisky was aged in an ex-bourbon cask, which is known to produce whisky the brighter colors, the color is slightly lighter, similar to golden amber. It’s difficult to determine which one I like only on the basis of color, so let’s call it a tie.
Tasting notes
The nose is now a different tale because the first scents that entered my nose tastebuds were very different from the Glenmorangie 18-year-old. There was a fruity aroma that wasn’t too sweet because of citrus undertones like sweet pear and mandarin smoothie. After a few drinks of the scotch, my nose improved and I discovered some pear sour candy, as well as some wood and nuts. The entire whisky transported me back to my grandparents’ house, where my grandmother prepared me an apple marzipan almond pretzel.
Like the 18-year-old Glenmorangie, the mouth had a few similarities, such as the graceful and delicate body that simply glided through my mouth. There was also a trace of spice, like white pepper, but no smoke or peat. This whisky is more fruity, with a dash of apricot and lemon zest to balance it out. After a few sips, the whisky began to resemble me of cold cocoa milk with marshmallows on top.
The aftertaste was quite delicious, and I discovered a mint, sugar, and citrus bowl. The entire finale sent me back to the beaches of Spain, where I sipped a refreshing mojito made from freshly cut mint leaves, with a hint of brown sugar at the bottom. There was also room for some sweet apple and little oak taste appearing on the scene every now and then.
Chocolate & scotch
Today’s food section features four different flavored dark chocolates, rather than just one. The mix of whisky and chocolate may raise some eyebrows at first, but when you discover a bar of top-quality chocolate paired with the proper kind of whiskey, it’s fantastic. In this case, we have a single malt scotch whose mates are generally dark chocolate, so I purchased myself four different types of dark chocolate: chile flakes, plain chocolate, orange flakes, and caramel bits. All of them are 60 percent cocoa, and the way this should go is that I took a sip of my scotch and smeared it across my mouth, then drank some of it and bite into the caramel dark chocolate. I waited for a half minute before eating the chocolate to allow it to melt and blend inside. I have to mention that this chili one didn’t go well with the scotch since I couldn’t taste the chili at all (the manufacturer was Lindt for all the chocolates that I brought). I’ll have to try another producer’s chili chocolate in the future, but for now, I’m loving the orange chocolate. Not only does it taste fantastic, but it also makes the body smoother and the aftertaste is beautifully balanced. This one was fantastic, and the next one was caramel, which was a letdown because the caramel was so strong in flavor, so don’t use it. The last one is plain dark chocolate (60 percent), and let me tell you, if you just want a wonderful nibble to go with your scotch, this is the one to go with. It doesn’t much alter the flavor profile, but it does bring softness to the whisky body.
The best Glenmorangie’ Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Because the two Glenmorangie’ Single Malt Scotch Whiskies had radically distinct flavors, I had to determine the winner purely on quality. The 18-year-old Glenmorangie Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky is the winner! The young lad got the prize here because it had the wonderful silky whisky body. This concludes this blog, and I hope this contest has helped you find the perfect whiskey for you. Thank you for your help, and I hope to see you on a very special day! Keep this date in mind: 11.03.22. Bye!
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