Glenmorangie Lasanta Highland Single Malt

[@WhiskeyQuests]

Great tasting notes. This keeps getting recommended to me. I always end up purchasing a peated scotch. I don’t know why but it always happens lol. And that’s the reason why I haven’t tried other styles as much. I’ll have to break that habit by purchasing something like this. Cheers Jon 🥃

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

It can be a lot of fun to explore a whole style or influence like Ex-Sherry casks. I hope you enjoy it if you jump in!

[@WhiskeyNovice]

Nice, easy drinker at a fairly reasonable price. Great review as always Jon. Cheers.

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

Thanks for dropping in!

[@carlh4350]

Another great review. This is really a no frills, easy, enjoyable drink. Cheers.

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

Thanks. I would agree, very easy to pour and enjoy!

[@catnapgee5357]

excellent review. I had this dram some years back and it was the exact same experience! The nose really made me think I was in for a treat until the liquid hit my palate. Amazing how we both got that.

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

Thanks, and it is cool we had a similar experience here. I do not mind the Lasanta, good Scotch. However, I am not drawn to it often.

[@jasonwest9425]

I like this one too. It was the first bottle I spent over the $20-30 on and it gave me a real passion for sherry finishes. I think it's my fave Glenmo. I should go back to now that I've had lot broader range of experience.

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

Great idea to revisit. I think it's an excellent dram but it's good to see how our palates have changed over the years. Cheers!

[@thewhiskyfriend]

great job Jon i love the sherry so i loved hearing your thoughts on this one fella....cheers buddy

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

Thanks for dropping in, hope you are having a great summer too!

[@dman4187]

John, I wanted to let you know that I went to total wine here in the states the other day. I didn't find what I was looking for but I did find the Craigalachie 13. I keep seeing the tube on your videos so I got it. I really enjoy it and would definitely but again. Thanks for the indirect suggestion😁👍

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

So glad you enjoy it. I need to review that dram. I like it too. Lots of flavour to consider and a good price too. Cheers!

[@geraldhugley3618]

I love the 10 and the Quinta Ruben. Sometimes I mix in a little Ardbeg.

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

lol! Well it would not take too much Ardbeg to change the conversation I think!

[@foodquig]

I tend to drink more sherry-matured/finished scotch in Summer... I would have joined you in a Lasanta, but I didn't have any and it is my first whisky of the morning after work. I reached for a Glenfarclas 8 just because I like to start with an entry-level ABV. and I love that Glenfarclas flavor profile... I may follow that with a Macallan 12, a Glenfarclas 15, or even a Macaloney's Caledonian Searidh Braiche... The stuff is amazing!

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

Impressive line up! I have not had anything from Macaloney's. Hopefully one day!

[@foodquig]

@@WhiskyNeighbour Macaloney's comes in small batches so they sell out in no time... You can imagine the distribution is limited. I get mine direct from the distillery or by mail order from the distillery.

[@sowlegwhiskyreview5501]

Good description - I always seem to like Glenmorangie :) I am pretty sure the sherry used in the finish is both Oloroso and PX.

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

Thanks for dropping in. I read descriptions online that said many different things. Cheers!

[@xPhillMcDx]

Great video! I've never actually had the original glenmorangie, but this one sounds much more interesting!

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

Thanks! A good dram, very easy to pour and relax with. Cheers!

[@onewomanswhisky]

Haven't had either of these, but am intrigued by the Millstone. At some point I hope to try it. Nice treat for a Wednesday evening, having your review pop up! Second shots for us this week, will be a relief to get them out of the way finally...😬 Cheers Jon!🥃 "m"e 🇨🇦

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

Great to hear! I was fortunate enough to get my second shot 3 weeks ago. Feeling great!

[@MrEgyPete]

Have you tried the Accord version of this bottle? It would be interesting how it comes to this.

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

Sadly no. That used to be a travel exclusive right?

[@MrEgyPete]

@@WhiskyNeighbour yes but you can buy it now locally from Alberta. Just got mine from BSW (very well priced as well, half the price of the duty free).

[@Bhaskar98308]

OMG.. Did I notice a Paul john beside you !! How was it

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

I've enjoyed every Paul John I've tried. Loved the Christmas releases especially. This one, peated, was good, but not my favourite Paul John. A solid producer of single malt IMO !

[@artemrepin1746]

Hi Jon! Hope you are doing well. Yesterday I had Lasanta and my impressions more or less match to yours. Really decent easy drinking scotch but not mindblowing. Is it worth to try 10yo release or it makes no sense after the 12yo?

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

Unless you are on a journey to ensure you have tasted the range, I do not see a lot of value going through a bottle of the 10. Not bad, just, even less interesting than Lasanta. Glad you had this, and thanks for sharing your thoughts!

[@artemrepin1746]

@@WhiskyNeighbour thanks, you ve just confirmed my assumption, I noticed that 12yo speiside and highland scotch are mostly better than 10yo releases

[@WhiskyWars]

Thanks for this review Jon, I was eyeing the la quinta ruban over this and since you say it’s not really a Sherry bomb I may avoid this... although the two could be an interesting “war”. Millstone sounds great though, cheers!

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

La Quinta Ruban is better than this one IMO and the Millstone is fantastic. This is still good for me though. Thanks for dropping in, cheers!

[@suenteuspo9483]

Did they change this bottling? For some reason I thought this used to be nonchillfiltered and bottled at %46.

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

They used to put this out at 46% and only Oloroso. Now it's 43% and a mix of Oloroso and PX. I'm not sure about chill filtration though.

[@davidbroughall3782]

I think you'll find the Glenmorangie very sweet against the GlenDronach. I went through a bottle of this recently, but I felt no compulsion to go out and replace it. I'm sticking with the Quinta Ruban.

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

Certainly sweeter and for me, not as rich. Still, this is an easy and enjoyable pour. Cheers!

[@catnapgee5357]

have you ever tried the Signet?

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

Sadly no. I hear amazing things!

[@catnapgee5357]

@@WhiskyNeighbour I hope you get your hands .. or palate on one for a decent price!

[@vinceandtheresa1243]

Hello my friend. Great review. What is your go to sherry bomb Scotch?

[@davidbroughall3782]

To put in my two cents worth, GlenDronach 12 is a sherry bomb. Matured 12 years in PX and Oloroso sherry casks.

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

Thanks! I would tend to agree with David here. In my area the Glendronach 12 is about the same price as the Lasanta. For that money, I would choose the GD. Much richer for me.

[@davidbroughall3782]

@@WhiskyNeighbour The fact that the GD is $15 cheaper here in Ontario makes the choice that much easier for me.

[@vinceandtheresa1243]

@@davidbroughall3782 Thanks. Closest bottle to me in the LCBO is a bit of a drive, but I'm up for it. Love a sherry bomb!

[@vinceandtheresa1243]

@@WhiskyNeighbour Here in Ontario, the Lasanta is $25 more, so based on David's and your recommendation, I will be picking up a bottle of the GD. Thank you both!

[@TheMarciolima1967]

They say in their site this is matured in bourbon and sherry casks for 12 years. Bouron for 12 years i believe; but, sherry for 12 years too? I believe there must be a mistake on the description! And nothing about what kind of sherry.

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

Old descriptions talked about 10 in ex-bourbon, then their different casks. That used to be their pattern. However, I really don’t know what they do now, and like you said, their site is very vague. Do you enjoy this one?

[@TheMarciolima1967]

@@WhiskyNeighbour It looks reasonable two years in sherry casks. I tell you that, i have it here, but closed yet. Yeah i know, it's a shame, i gotta open it, hehehe!!!!

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

@@TheMarciolima1967 Well, when the the time is right I'm sure. Enjoy the weekend!

[@TheMarciolima1967]

@@WhiskyNeighbour Thank you!! The best neighbour ever, hehehe!!!! Have a nice weekend!!!

[@darkoanton5]

Not at all worth it. So what is it? Finished for two years in sherry or sherried casks. What does that mean? Well price wise it is close to Balvennie Doublewood and it's no where near as good. Is it really anything more more than a Tomatin twelve style and costs almost 50% more and is rougher in your opinion. I had this in two mini sets and I would never buy a full bottle based on my 200mL of experience. In fact, I don't like the 10nor the Nectar door. The Quinta Ruban is good.

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

Strong opinions! I enjoy this. Not as rich as GD 12, but an easy sipper for me. The price dropped enough that I could justify picking it up. I would not pay top dollar, but I do enjoy it more than The Tomatin 12 you mention. I would agree though Balvennie is better. Take care!