Glenmorangie : The Lasanta 15 Year Old

Characteristics and tasting advice for Glenmorangie The Lasanta 15 Years Old

Tasting

Appearance
Golden hue with subtle reddish highlights.

Nose
Rich aromas of raisins, caramel, and dark chocolate, followed by notes of nuts and gentle spices. The bouquet also reveals dried fruits and honey with a subtle spicy touch.

Palate
The palate seduces with its velvety texture, offering flavors of sherry, honey, nuts, and chocolate, accompanied by warming spices and dried fruits.

Food pairings and serving moments

This single malt is best enjoyed neat at room temperature to fully appreciate its aromatic complexity. Its richness and roundness make it a perfect companion for contemplative late-evening moments.

A Highland single malt with notes of dried fruit and sherry

Glenmorangie, an iconic Highland distillery

Founded in 1843 by William Matheson in Tain in the Scottish Highlands, Glenmorangie transformed a 1738 brewery into a Scotch whisky distillery. Owned by LVMH since 2004, it stands out for its 5.14-meter stills, the tallest in Scotland, and its capacity of 6 million liters per year. A pioneer of finishing with fine wine casks, Glenmorangie was among the first to market single malts as early as the 1960s. Its rigorous selection of American oak and the limitation to two fillings ensure the excellence of its expressions.

The Lasanta 15 Years Old, the art of masterful double maturation

Created by Bill Lumsden, a pioneer of finishing, Glenmorangie Lasanta 15 Years Old embodies the art of maturation. After an initial 10-year maturation in American white oak ex-bourbon barrels, it is enriched for a further five years in Oloroso Sherry casks to reach, at 15 years, an ultimate balance with finely tuned dried-fruit notes and heightened roundness. This double maturation in carefully selected casks gives the whisky its signature aromas of raisins, honey, and cinnamon. The name “Lasanta” means warmth and passion in Gaelic, perfectly reflecting the warm character of this expression. The long, lingering finish reveals notes of caramel, chocolate, and dried fruits, testifying to the technical mastery of this Highland distillery.