The Original is the flagship single malt Scotch whisky from the Glenmorangie Distillery in the Highlands. Matured in a combination of first-and-second-fill American white oak casks for 10 years, the expression is a benchmark for creamy, approachable single malt. A long-running go-to dram for many whisky enthusiasts (including a few here at MoM Towers), this stuff is superb as an aepritif, though more than suitable for enjoying on a cooler evening.
Very fruity and thick. Rich notes of lemon, nectarine and apple. Spices.
Fresh and balanced, vanilla. Boiled sweets, very creamy, tiramisu, toffee.
Quite long, gentle, malty and very fruity.
Was: £52.10Now: £39.16
Not quite as creamy as higher priced 12yr old such as Macallan but very drinkable for 10yr single malt
The taste is there, but the nose is practically non-existent. I had a bottle before this one that was far superior in every way, especially the nose and finish, but also the color. It should be a brilliant orangish gold. The bad batch is a much lighter gold. Also, the alcohol quality was a step below the last one and Glenmo already has a tendency to produce hangovers, even in the higher quality 12 year bottles of Lasanta and QR (Nectar D’Or is an exception to this and I haven’t tried the 18, Signet, or older scotches yet). A double gave me a light hangover. I’ve relegated this bottle to a one shot limit or as a finisher after a couple shots of better scotch. I picked up another gift pack bottle with a Glenmorangie glass and a shot of Lasanta. Hopefully, that bottle will redeem the Original, with the fine Lasanta and okay glass making up for the last’s failure. The rough bottle was from 06/02/2017 marked L67403 17001439. Avoid a similar bottle if at all possible since it is a generously rated 3 stars at best whereas my previous experience with Glenmorangie was a 4 star value buy. This bad batch is similar in quality to Speyburn 10, whereas I expect Glenmorangie 10 to be competing with Glenfiddich 12. Macallan 12 and Glenlivet 12 are the two bottles I make sure to keep stocked, with Balvenie rising up the charts. Lasanta is pretty damn good, but Macallan is better. QR is good, but not a regular for my palate. ND is excellent.
I don't know scotch; but, i know what I like. One taste o this Angel's nectar and you will be sold. we should invade the country and turn the distillery into a Church - war would end over night.
Never thought of buying it until it appeared on sale at Tesco for £26 so had to do it. Wow, what a tasty dram this is, I've done a couple of back to back tastings against Ancnoc 12 and Dalwhinnie 15 and Glenfarclas 12 and to my taste buds this wins. Lots more going on the palate than the others, really nice depth to it and great finish. I'll have to buy another bottle whilst on sale, and think more seriously about Lasanta.....
My first try of single malt was a 3-pack from Costco - Glenmo 10, Quinta Ruban (port finish) and Lasanta (sherry finish). Despite being a complete newbie I fell in love with single malts and whisky in general. I do have various more interesting malts that I paid more money for and have more flavor and complexity, but Glenmo 10 to my palate remains among the most complex young malts, thoroughly enjoyable and satisfying. I like to keep a spare bottle - I'll often drink it when I can't decide what else I crave. It's 43% here in the US.
