Review – Glenmorangie “Extremely Rare” 18 yo. Scotch Whisky

I have sipped this whisky over the course of a year, and dram after dram it provides ample floral notes of magnolia and rose water intermingled with hints of vanilla and caramel. The flavor profile is sophisticated as one subtle flavor yields to another with each sip. At first sip, the palate is bathed in creamy caramel and warm clover honey, a pervasive sweetness which never bitters. A further visit brings about a fruity layer of golden apples, ripe bananas and chocolate covered raisins. One can puzzle over the precise nature of the floral and sweet notes in this liquid.

The Glenmorangie 18 year old “Extremely Rare” malt is a sweet floral daydream. It’s a springtime reverie. It’s also a bit pricy. I would recommend an interlude with the spirit, if it can be had on somebody else’s dime. While the 18 yo. is one of the most complex in the Glenmorangie repertoire, for the money I continue to recommend the Perfect 10.

Happy quaffing!

Note: I aerated the whisky with a Vinturi spirit aerator.