Glenmorangie Bacalta Private Edition 70cl Whisky

“Oh dear. I don't want to like no age statement whiskies. I am suspicious that the distillers are fobbing us off with young spirit because they ran out of the good stuff. Some distilleries dress up really mediocre stuff in nice boxes. give it posh names and charge silly prices. Happily though. Dr Lumsden has ploughed a different furrow than The Macallan. He has found (numerous) ways to address the shortage of older spirit whilst still offering the customer a truly uplifting quality dram. Normally. I don'y buy anything under 12 years old from Scotland. A chance encounter with the Glenmorangie Signet though piqued my interest and convinced me to try more of Dr Lumsden's creations. Putting prejudice aside this is an absolute triumph of the master blender's art. It is smooth as one would expect from Glenmorangie. How do they always do that anyway? It is complex both on the nose and the palate. Drinking Bacalta on different occasions, at various times of day, with differing food accompaniments produces quite different but always delightful results. Apricot/Peach and honey/caramel are the dominant flavours for sure. Listen carefully to your nose though and there is a strong tang of chocolate, rich barley/vanilla and then some surprising berry fruit notes. Those who have roamed in the woods of Sweden will recognise a hint of lingonberry. This will be a staple in my collection as long as it is available. What's next Dr Lumsden? ”

Dr Andy Price