Glenmorangie 1994 / Sherry Cask

Nose:  Bold and meaty at full strength with hints of sulphur, dried fruits and nuts, typical of Sherry cask maturation.   Suggestions of fruit loaf and finally a hint of beeswax.

Water releases more fuity aromas, but now fresh fruit rather than dried, with ripe peaches and plums and a sensation of honey.  Beneath the rich fruitiness is a trace of wood spice, sawdust and linseed.

Palate:  Full-bodied and oily, the mouth feel is reminiscent of peach syrup.  The initial flavours are brown (Demerara) sugar and burnt toffee, which develop into caramelised oranges and tangy marmalade and a hint of grapefruit.  Walnuts, Madeira cake and warm spicy cinnamon toast emerge through the fruit with traces of honey and a dusting of cocoa powder.

Finish: Lingering toasty aftertaste.