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Glenmorangie Astar

Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky

This new Astar bottling from Glenmorangie is the new incarnation of the much-loved Artisan cask bottling from a few years ago. Matured in 'designer' casks etc etc, what you want to know is whether it's any good. The answer is, of course it is. A massive dram, with huge spices - a drop of water is the sensible option.

£52.10 inc. VAT (£44.34 ex. VAT)

More Details:

Country:	Scotland
Region:	Highland
Bottler:	Distillery Bottling
Strength:	57.1%
Bottle Size:	70cl

Customer Reviews:

Posted on 15 Dec 2008 :

not bad at all. lighter bodied than the glenfiddich 12yr i was drinking it next to. much smoother also. add 2/3 again of water, what you poured scotch, and that will bring it down to around normal strength. very smooth.

Posted on 24 Apr 2009 :

I can not say enough about this expression. Amazingly smooth. Woody and spicey but creamy with lots of vanilla. Tried it with water, preferred it without. Posted By: Yossi

Posted on 23 Jun 2009 :

This is a lovely, full-bodied scotch. At cask-strength it does need a little more water than usual to release the many flavor notes. Surprised that no "age" is shown on bottle; thought that was a requisite (?).

Posted on 25 Jun 2009 :

The scotch is delicious. Its a strong smelling scotch out of the bottle; bit of alcohol. If you let it sit for a bit, it becomes very smooth. Continues a good long line of Glenmorangie releases. Great finish. Well done. Posted By: ScotchGuy

Posted on 25 Jun 2009 :

This is a unique spirit. Very unusual in character and bouquet. Roll it in your mouth and just spreads like a flame. I cant imagine that a Whisky can stay so long. The taste doesn't change down three drinks!Pretty straight forward and undoubtedly masculine! The best Glenmorangie after the 1974! Posted By: Nagi

Posted on 06 Aug 2009 :

It just explodes in your mouth. A fiery combination of ginger, orange and spice, it is my favourite drink. I enjoy the extra fire down my throat, so I add just a small drop of water to unlock the taste.

Posted on 15 Dec 2009 :

as good as it gets and worth the wait Posted By: kirt from the usa

Posted on 06 Jan 2010 :

to date my favourite by far, complex nose, the same again water brings out stunning flavours .vanilla.caramel.citrus and along finnish to die for. cant wait for my next dram Posted By: dennis

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Tasting Notes:

Tasting Notes by TF

Nose: Ginger, citrus, tweed, paprika, black pepper, becomes very deep with smoky vanilla. Maybe it's the power of suggestion, but the oak is very noticeable - polished wood, like an expensive bookcase. More masculine and intense than the old Artisan, but you'd expect that from the higher abv. Water opens up more sweet notes, natural caramel or butter toffee.

Palate: Carries on from the nose. Big, assertive and very bourbony. Exceptionally spicy & peppery but with compensating sweet creamy vanilla. Big mouth-filling weight - quite macho. With water, much more approachable though still very spicy

Finish: Immense. Very long and warming, with tingling spices that last an eon. My mouth was still burning (in a good way) several minutes after the swallow.

Comment: If you're a committed sherryhead or you don't like oaky stuff or spicy food - avoid. Everyone else will love it. Very much of the same breed as the original Artisan cask, but less gentle - much more powerful and concentrated. An epic dram that needs a drop or two of water to really shine.

Brand Info:

Glenmorangie

Glenmorangie Distillery

Glenmorangie has existed as a distillery since 1843 when William Matheson bought a license to make whisky on the site of a brewery located near the Tarlogie Springs in Ross-shire in the highlands of Scotland. Matheson bought two second-hand gin stills to make his spirit, and the distillery is famous for having the tallest stills in Scotland, although these days there are eight stills rather than just two (with more to come), and Bruichladdich claim that their stills are taller.

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