Whisky Forum - Glenmorangie Lasanta

matt222 · Single Malt Member Joined: 09 Jan 2014 Posts: 23

Any opinions on this one?

I remember an older bottling of 18 year old Glenmorangie being absolutely delicious - I believe that one's finished in sherry casks like the Lasanta?

I have enjoyed the Quinta Ruban and the Nectar D Or so was was considering the Lasanta as my next buy but have recently read some discouraging reviews.........

nitram · Posted: Sun Feb 16, 2014 8:25 pm Post subject: Re: Glenmorangie Lasanta

Quaich1 · Posted: Sun Feb 16, 2014 8:30 pm Post subject:

My experience and conclusion with the Lasanta is that it is sulphur tainted. Most of my single malt colleagues here in Canada agree. I have had a very few Lasanta drams along the way that weren't bad but lately the sulphur reeks on the palate. There are so many other Glenmorangies that are truly excellent that I wouldn't waste my time on the Lasanta. It's not even carried here anymore.
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nitram · Posted: Sun Feb 16, 2014 8:38 pm Post subject:

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

I'm another one who really didn't like it. The dram I had was rank with it. Do much so that I gave away my unopened bottle.

Kenny M · Master Of Malts Joined: 21 Apr 2007 Posts: 860

I have never had a sulphur tainted Lasanta but i guess this is bottled in batches so it could be a bit hit & miss as i know a few on here have had a bad experience of the Lasanta.

Brummie · Master Of Malts Joined: 08 Feb 2010 Posts: 661

Yes i have had a slightly tainted Glenmo Lasanta which did put me off it.

bifter · Posted: Mon Feb 17, 2014 1:59 pm Post subject:

Apparently some people simply can't discern sulphur. I've always thought this was a little strange myself as I've never met anyone who doesn't know what you mean by 'struck matches', 'open drains', 'eggy', etc.
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Alexppp · Master Of Malts Joined: 16 Jul 2010 Posts: 1791

I'm not a fan of the Lasanta, in fact I prefer the Glenmorangie 10 to the three wood finishes they do. I agree with nitram that it's similar to the Balvenie Doublewood, although I would definitely put the Doublewood on top.

Gregor · Master Of Malts Joined: 25 Apr 2008 Posts: 798

Surely it is unlikely that every batch of Lasanta is tainted, either way i agree with posters above, the Balvenie Doublewood would be my choice anyway.

Quaich1 · Posted: Mon Feb 17, 2014 8:35 pm Post subject:

James T · Master Of Malts Joined: 05 Feb 2011 Posts: 2966

I have experienced both tainted and untainted Lasanta either way it is not a whisky i would reach for anyway, as others have said there are some quality sherried alternatives such as the Balvenie Doublewood, Aberlour, Glenfarclas, Glendronach.

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

They could all be tainted if that's the flavour profile Glenmo are trying to achieve

matt222 · Single Malt Member Joined: 09 Jan 2014 Posts: 23

Thanks everyone, has anyone made a comparison between this and the 18 year old?

I believe the two are both finished in sherry casks?

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

Don't think I've ever had the 18 but it's a flagship whisky for them so I'd say therec is very little chance of any sulphur in there.