Glenmorangie
Scotland
Single Malt
Glenmorangie's Quinta Ruban 12 Year Old is a fantastic Port cask finished expression, and now the distillery has developed upon the recipe with The Quinta Ruban 14 Year Old! The whisky is initially matured in bourbon casks before being moved over to ruby Port casks, imparting waves of scrumptious fruit and chocolate notes to the spirit. Superb as a postprandial dram.
Summer fruit tart with a sprinkling of icing sugar, aromatic cedar, milky coffee and almond pastries.
Chocolate mousse, Bourbon biscuits, orange oil, more almond notes (now toasted), blackcurrant and raisin.
Lasting richness of stewed berries and dark chocolate.
Oh yes, delivery as advertised. First port finish buy and Glenmorangie buy...I like. Defined flavors don’t always register for this amateur palate, but the finish is dark chocolate and sweet/tart cherries.
Excellent in every single aspect. Complex, full, bold and stimulating.
A beautiful dram
This whisky is one of the finest smelling whiskies I’ve ever stuck my nose near to - taste wise it ain’t too shabby either. Strong hints of chocolate and caramel, it’s quite thick, very very (whisper it) smooth. Can’t recommend enough. Knocked off half a point because let’s face it nothing is perfect
Gutted This is a nice whisky, yes it is. But knowing how sublime the Quinta Ruban 12 is I am totally gutted to find that this is the replacement. Why tinker with one of the best whiskies, it was in a league of its own with only a select few to rival. Now it is just “nice” I used to repeatedly buy the 12, I have finished the 14 but will not buy another bottle, better out there on the market. Appreciate the experimental nature of glenmorangie, it has led to some gems, but this time it has discontinued an all time favourite of mine. RIP you will be missed
