Glenmorangie The Duthac
Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
43% ABV
$70 – 100 (1 Liter)
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What the Distillery Says
Part Finished in Pedro Ximénez & Virgin Oak Casks
At the centre of the Royal Burgh of Tain, Ross-shire, in the far north of Scotland where the Glenmorangie Distillery has stood proudly since 1843, lies the resting place of St Duthac. During the Middle Ages, the legends of his workings drew travellers from far and wide on pilgrimages to the ancient burgh.
A whisky fit for a King, this expression honours the annual pilgrimage made by King James IV to the shrine of St Duthac in Tain, and is part of Glenmorangie Legends – a collection of single malt whiskies exclusive to Travel Retail, inspired by the legendary lands that have been home to the Glenmorangie Distillery since 1843.
Aroma: Seductive aromas of pear, toffee apple, Brazil nuts in toffee, with an underlying spicy note, some toasty oak. With a splash of water, some creamy vanilla fudge is encountered, along with the classic Sherry cask note of linseed oil.
Taste: Mouth-filling flavours of milk chocolate, toffee, Brazil nuts, leather and some aniseed. The spiciness is definite, but gentle, with hints of ginger and clove.
Finish: The aftertaste once again reminds drinkers that this is a Glenmorangie, with vanilla, apricots in cream and some almond marzipan.
What Gary Says
Nose: Honey malt with subtle fruit, citrus, raisins, tangerines, milk chocolate, nutty, tad floral with exotic spices.
Palate: Fruity with spice, citrus, honey, dates, nutmeg, pepper spice.
Finish: Short to moderate in length, slightly drying with a bit of fruit and pepper spice.
Comments: I received this sample as part of a Flaviar tasting box, and honestly didn’t know much about it (other than it was ‘non-age stated’ and 43%). Being a travel retail exclusive, something I’m not likely to run across anytime soon. This is a very nice, pleasant dram, and if I found myself in a Duty Free heading home with room in my bag and nothing else better – I might grab one (although there are a lot I’d grab first, like Laphroaig PX Cask – also a 1 liter bottle for about the same coin). Nothing offputting mind you – just my personal preference.