Whisky Forum - Glenmorangie Cask Masters

William · Posted: Tue Mar 05, 2013 11:41 pm Post subject: Glenmorangie Cask Masters

Glenmorangie is asking its own whisky fans to have a say in the development of a brand new limited edition Glenmorangie expression.

What this means is you will be able to vote online on the taste, design and launch of a new whisky and what's more in doing so you will have the chance of winning some fabulous prizes.

The new initiative named the Glenmorangie Cask Masters online programme will run for 18 months and anyone can take part.

The first stage, "Cask Selection" has already begun. The winner of this stage will be flown to the origin of the chosen cask to spend three luxurious nights in 5-star accommodation.

For more info about the Glenmorangie Cask Masters online programme/competition see here:
www.scotchmaltwhisky.co.uk/glenmorangiecaskmasters.htm

Look out for the 3 videos at the bottom of the page about the 3 possible whiskies which you can vote for, they are:

Which cask would you choose Question

To vote for the cask and to be in with a chance of winning one of the great prizes you need to register at www.glenmorangie.com/caskmasters
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Quaich1 · Posted: Tue Mar 05, 2013 11:59 pm Post subject:

William, thanks for the post. I signed up and am taking part in the Glenmorangie contest. Hope you're throat is feeling better.
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William · Posted: Wed Mar 06, 2013 12:15 am Post subject:

Thanks Murray, I still have a bit of a tickly irritatating cough but well on the mend although sense of smell and taste not quite 100% yet, i tested it with a Bowmore 12 year old.

I see that Cask C, the Manzanilla sherry cask is picking up most of the votes so far which is not a big surprise.
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Quaich1 · Posted: Wed Mar 06, 2013 12:19 am Post subject:

William · Posted: Wed Mar 06, 2013 12:29 am Post subject:

Big Mac · Posted: Wed Mar 06, 2013 4:16 am Post subject:

The Manzanilla cask C got my vote also although i wouldnt mind a chance of tasting all 3.

Calder · Master Of Malts Joined: 13 Nov 2008 Posts: 688

I went for the Manzanilla sherry cask also. Some nice prizes, I wonder what age and price it will be in the end?

Rdelusion · Single Malt Member Joined: 27 Feb 2012 Posts: 24

Sorry to be boring but I went for the Manzanilla as well. Can't beat a touch of sherry sweetness Top Malt

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albo · Master Of Malts Joined: 22 Mar 2011 Posts: 1888

Just joined. Voted for the burgundy finish as Id like to try something different.

Currently backing the last placed horse Cool

Carson · Master Of Malts Joined: 01 Jun 2009 Posts: 468

I recall the old Glenmorangie Burgundy Cask finish which they dropped when they rebranded the cask finish Glenmorangie whisky range a few years ago and it wasnt great, overly sweet IMO so that puts me off choosing the Burgundy. I have went for the Manzanilla cask.

bifter · Posted: Wed Jul 24, 2013 8:35 pm Post subject:

albo and I just attended the last in the series of the UK tastings (in association with Whisky Lounge) at the Glenmorangie HQ in Edinburgh (great rooftop views!). I wentf for cask C. I thought A was a little sulphured, B was pleasant though and I accept that the World doesn't really need another sherry-casked whisky but at the end of the day it's clear why sherry casks are preferred.
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Alastair · Posted: Wed Jul 24, 2013 9:20 pm Post subject:

I didnt realise they were doing tastings, i wonder if there was any tastings over here on the west coast of Scotland.

Bifter, how old did you think the 3 casks were? And did they give any indication of what the price tag will be?

bifter · Posted: Wed Jul 24, 2013 9:55 pm Post subject:

Gillian McDonald was in attendance tonight and she deflected any questions about provenance and price. Obviously depending what is selected the vat size will vary but that will have to satisfy the international market.

I would guess these were in the 10-12 year old bracket myself.
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albo · Master Of Malts Joined: 22 Mar 2011 Posts: 1888

We asked and they gave no indicatoon of price nor age though they did intimate it was the standard10yo finished in the 3 casks in question

Grant M · Posted: Wed Jul 24, 2013 10:03 pm Post subject:

I wonder if they will even release it with an age statement given the current trend for releasing over priced young whisky.