Glenmorangie Lasanta Named Best Highland Single Malt at World Whiskies Awards

At the respected World Whiskies Awards, Glenmorangie, which originated in the Scottish Highlands in 1843, was awarded Best Highland Single Malt for Glenmorangie Lasanta.

Now in its 11th year, the World Whiskies Awards is a respected and influential competition, in which whiskies are blind-tasted over three rounds by judges who include industry experts, whisky writers and master distillers. For 2017, more than 500 whiskies from 30 countries took part.

The judges were full of praise for Glenmorangie Lasanta, which is first matured for ten years in ex-bourbon casks, then finished for a further two years in Spanish Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez sherry casks. They described it as: “Deliciously bold sherry. Nutty, with dried fruit, a touch of dryness, apricots, dates and walnuts. A dry palate, but superbly balanced. Menthol, fruit cake, dark chocolate, cinnamon and clove notes. Excellent.”

Glenmorangie Lasanta

“I’m delighted that our wonderful whiskies have been singled out as category winners at such a respected competition. Glenmorangie Lasanta’s richer, rounder character ensures that it is indeed worthy of being named Best Highland Single Malt. This success is a fitting tribute to the craftsmanship and passion for which Glenmorangie is rightly renowned.”
– Dr. Bill Lumsden, Director of Distilling, Whisky Creation & Whisky Stocks, for Glenmorangie

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