Glenmorangie A Midwinter Night's Dram Single Malt Whisky

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The rye forms a beautiful base of vanilla, caramel and cinnamon; the port barrels is enhanced with plums and dried fruits and the French oak provides a spice accent. This has a quality that can be elusive to those of us accustomed to (over)analyzing whiskey: the ability to hypnotize the taster with its deliciousness, short-circuiting the critical impulses and making itself disappear during the long, pleasant reverie of savoring the whiskey.

Furthermore, we may (without prior notice and without giving reasons) change, delete or alter any Contributions, whether in whole or in part, that in our sole judgment and discretion violates these Terms, is unlawful, is in any way harmful to you, Members, us, the Service or any third parties. One taste of A Midwinter Night's Dram alongside a cozy fire will surely transport you to a dreamlike state. The pale color plus tons of fruits make me momentarily think this was something like a Gewurztraminer crossed with a Sauvignon Blanc. I’m probably earning a reputation as a scourge of sourced whiskey, but I hope the uncoerced purchase of this bottle will assuage any concerns about my impartiality. If you terminate your account, you will no longer have access to the Service and your Contributions (specified below), if any.You will defend (at our option), indemnify and hold harmless us and our parents, affiliates, subsidiaries, (sub)licensees, assignees, successors, authorized third party contractors from any and all loss, damage, claim, liability or expense (including reasonable outside legal fees and costs) actually incurred as a result of a third party claim arising out of a breach or alleged breach of your obligations, representations and warranties made herein. I can definitely see why there might be notions that there are variations where there are not when exploring whiskey because the measurement instrument (you and your palate) are in fact not calibrated for consistency. Nose: Notes of orange marmalade, toffee, walnuts and mulled wine; tones of wine-soaked fruit, Christmas cake and a distinct whiff of musk or incense. For novice enthusiasts or people who don’t know High West too well, the number you should memorize right now is 2018.

A gentle, sweetish but more sour and dry arrival, becoming quite toffeed during the development, with some wood sour, ginger, mixed berry jam, some burnt caramel. So, this is moderately aged rye whiskey, but none of the lavishly matured 21-year-old stuff comprising the Rocky Mountain Rye that garnered such high praise from John. To those of you tempted to pay that type of premium: “Let’s teach ourselves that honorable stop, Not to outsport discretion,” in the words of a prominent Moor. Deep inhales back and forth between both glasses likely make me look rather insane, but they also reveal that this glass has just a bit more bite, effervescence and creamy clout.Here it presents juicy and thick, as if it has been stewed for some time alongside brown sugar, cinnamon and orange juice. Taken altogether, I would make the argument that Midwinter Nights Dram no longer meets the definition of “allocated. Bottled at 43%, chill filtered, this expression has been matured in ex bourbon casks and extra-matured (finished) in Oloroso sherry casks of the type famously used for the maturation of Lasanta.

The majority of the people who secure multiples are going to turn around and try and sell them for more money too. With time in the glass the greener notes dissipate and there is a lovely fruit jamminess along with a light Christmas cake note coming through. Normally I shoot for a minimum of three tastings before I like to offer my thoughts both here and on my Instagram where I share most of my content. Produced by Glenmorangie for the Winter Season, this limited release is a tribute to the Sixteen Men of Tain who were given a special whisky every festive season. Dry vanilla bean and raisin are fleeting as the glass seems to have suddenly turned off the aroma spigot.That’s followed by — or coupled with — ample holiday spice, including allspice, nutmeg, and cinnamon, baked into a sticky sweet fruit cake.