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.
I first purchased this malt in 1973 . it was my first malt and I found the complexity very appealing. It was smooth with a variety of flavours that I cannot recall. I was sufficiently pleased with this bottle to purchase another for Hogmanay two years later and was very disappointed in the rough finish. It reminded me of an inexpensive blended whisky. Well I am looking forward to 2019 and having read the reviews will try this malt yet again for Hogmanay. Rating based on first memory. Here's hoping....
I've been drinking Scotch for twelve years now, and single malts for about half that time. Several brands are cheaper, but I don't even consider them anymore. This finds its way into my cart every time it's on the shelf at the local spirits shop. Fine nose, rich fruity taste. Smooth and creamy mouthfeel. Very pleasant buzz with no lingering after effects. This always punches above its weight against more expensive whiskeys! There must be some magic in those tall stills, because this stuff is better than the numbers say it should be. I love it!
Meh... taste very similar to ballantines finest wont buy again if you want to save money and have a pretty similar whisky buy ballantines finest.
I was first introduced to Single Malt Scotch in the 1990's and have tried many. This has become my "go-to" Scotch as I travel often and most decent bars carry it. Smoother than a Macallan or a Glenfiddich.
As a newbie to the world of whiskey it's hard to rate as this is my first bottle. I was advised to start with this and I am happy I did, I found it easy to drink no harshness or burn. The slight spicy taste and smoothness kept me going back for more. Brilliant whiskey to start your journey on
