Glenmorangie La Santa Sherry Cask 15 Year Scotch Whisky

La Santa is a richly nuanced Highland single malt that harmonizes Glenmorangie’s signature elegance with deep, sherried warmth. Silky, layered, and luxurious, it offers dark fruit complexity and gentle spice—a superb choice for those who appreciate expressive sherry-influenced Scotch without heaviness.

Origins & Craftsmanship

Distilled at the Glenmorangie Distillery in the Scottish Highlands, La Santa begins life in ex-bourbon casks and is finished in Oloroso sherry casks sourced from Spain. Matured for a minimum of 15 years, this single malt reflects Glenmorangie’s commitment to finesse and balance: robust maturation tempered by attention to delicate aromatics.

The “La Santa” name celebrates Spanish-style sherry influence (La Santa meaning “the saint”), emphasizing spice, fruit, and oak integration. The spirit is bottled at 43% ABV, non-chill filtered, and presented with classic Glenmorangie refinement that underscores its Highland pedigree and sherry-cask depth.

Critics Reviews

Whisky reviewers and spirits critics frequently praise La Santa for its seamless marriage of fruit and oak. Noted whisky commentators highlight its richness without heaviness, citing the sherry finish for imparting fruitcake and dried fruit notes while preserving Glenmorangie’s natural elegance. Critics often position La Santa as one of the more approachable, sherry-finished expressions in the core Glenmorangie range.

Tasting Profile

Nose:
Dried figs and raisins, sweet orange peel, melted toffee, and warm spice give way to subtle vanilla and gentle oak.

Palate:
Smooth and warm, with flavors of dark cherries, caramelized sugar, ginger spice, and toasted almond, supported by rich oak depth and a hint of citrus brightness.

Finish:
Medium-long and satisfying, with lingering dried fruit, soft spice, and refined oak echoing into a warm, slightly nutty close.

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