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Glenmorangie
Sonnalta PX
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Distillery:
Glenmorangie
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Company:
LVMH
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Cask Maturation
Ex-Bourbon American White Oak, Finished in Pedro Ximenes Sherry casks
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Strength
46% ABV
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Note
Private Edition No.1
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Distilled:
1997
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Bottled:
2009
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Price
500
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Country:
Scotland
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Region
Highland
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Adres
A9, Tain IV19 1PZ, Verenigd Koninkrijk
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Website:
glenmorangie.com
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Type:
Single Malt
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Volume:
70, 75 cl
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Age:
NAS
Taste note
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Colour:
Ruby
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Nose:
Sweet and malty, with hints of sun-ripened figs, dark chocolate, and yellow raisins.
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Palate:
The Sonnalta is heavy on the palate. It starts with the forward fruit flavors, raisins, as well as plum and over-ripe cherry. You can taste that higher ABV. in the back of the palate some spices and chocolate.
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Finish:
Medium to long finish, and a mouthful PX sherry, raisins and spiciness. The Pedro Ximenez seems to linger in the finish.
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Conclusion:
The Glenmorangie Sonnalta PX Single Malt Scotch Whisky is aged for ten years in American white oak ex-bourbon casks, and then is transferred for an additional two years in Pedro Ximénez ex-sherry casks, totaling for an age statement of 12 years. The whisky weighs in at 46% ABV, this extra alcohol strength makes it just that much better and the PX gives it a great mouthfeel and body.
Flavor profile
Spice
Smoke
Citrus
Sweet
Wood
Rich fruits
Other aromas
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- dark fruits
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- wood
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- nuts
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- chocolate
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- raisins
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- vanilla
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- sherry
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- spices
