Glenmorangie Astar Evaluate – The Whiskey Jug

The unique Glenmorangie Astar was launched in 2008. That is the re-release from 2017 and you may, kinda, consider it as a cask power model of The Unique 10, however with a twist. That twist being the precise casks used.

The wooden used for the Astar comes from timber within the Ozark Mountains of Missouri. The staves from these timber have been open-air seasoned for 2 years – far longer than the normal three to 6 months. This further seasoning breaks down extra of the fibers, lignins, and so forth. and makes the wooden softer, and lends a unique profile to spirits aged in it.

To maintain from overpowering the one malt, the barrels made out of these staves have been toasted, in comparison with the normal heavy char, after which crammed with bourbon. The bourbon “donor” is undisclosed, however Glenmo works lots with Brown-Forman so it might be a whiskey in that household. After 4 years in these toasted casks, the American whiskey was dumped and the barrels shipped to Scotland.

As soon as they arrived within the Highlands they have been crammed with Glenmo spirirt and left to mature for five+ years. Bottled at cask power, the Astar is experimental Glenmorangie in all of its bespoke ex-Bourbon cask greatness. I don’t learn about you, however I’m able to get to drinkin’ and dive into this distinctive providing.

Glenmorangie Astar – Particulars and Tasting Notes

Whiskey Particulars

Cask Power | Non-Chill Filtered | Pure Shade

Type: Single Malt (Scotch)
Area: Highlands, Scotland
Distiller: Glenmorangie

Mash Invoice: 100% Malted Barley
Cask: ex-Bourbon
Age: NAS (5+ Years)
ABV: 52.5%

Glenmorangie Astar Worth: NA – Public sale, Specialty Retailer or Non-public Vendor (Initially $74)

Associated Whiskey

Glenmorangie Unique 10 Years
Glenmorangie Lasanta 12
Glenmorangie Allta
Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban 14
Glenmorangie X

Glenmorangie Astar Tasting Notes

EYE
Golden honey

NOSE
Musty oak, honey, dried orchard fruit, nutmeg, wax beans, aloe vera and touches of vanilla, caramel and banana taffy.

The musty dryness is so distinctive, particularly in Glenmorangie. I’ve by no means skilled it in another Glenmo, it will stick out like a sore thumb in a blind tasting.

PALATE
Musty oak, honey, dried orchard fruit, nutmeg, wax beans, aloe vera and touches of vanilla, caramel and banana taffy.

A straight carbon copy of the aroma. It doesn’t occur usually, however I’m not selecting up any substantial distinction between the 2. Palate could be a contact sweeter (fruity) however that’s about it.

FINISH
Medium -> Musty oak, dried orchard fruit, malt and caramel.

BALANCE, BODY and FEEL
Good sense of steadiness, med-full physique and an oily really feel that turns a bit dry.

Glenmorangie Astar – General Ideas and Rating

Probably the most shocking factor in regards to the Astar is how blunted the end is, it feels far shorter than it needs to be from the aroma and palate. Because it opens, it picks up a really slight cleaning soap notice on the aroma and palate. It will get a bit extra noticeable with some water, however it by no means strikes up past a background trace. Which is sweet, as a result of that’s a notice that may spoil a Scotch very quickly flat.

After a couple of sips, the fruitiness reveals extra, however it by no means takes over and that heavy oakiness stays current and fixed. However I’m pleased with that. I can see how it will be distracting to some basic single malt lovers, however as somebody who additionally loves bourbon, I discover the oak within the Glenmorangie Astar to be heat and alluring.

SCORE: 3.5/5 (tasty, price trying out ~ B | 83-86)