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As we propel towards the weekend each week, I spotlight a bottle worth your attention — whether it’s one to hunt, one to open, or one to revisit with fresh perspective.
🥃 FEATURE POUR: Glenmorangie Lasanta 12 Year
The Scotch That Wins Friends
photo credit: Glenmorangie at https://www.glenmorangie.com/en-us/products/the-lasanta
Lasanta is the dram you pour for friends who think all Scotch tastes like smoke or grandpa’s bookshelf. It’s sherry-sweet, spice-laced, and effortlessly elegant — no need for pretension.
What It Is: A Highland single malt matured in ex-bourbon casks, then finished in Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez sherry casks — giving it luscious, dessert-like richness without heaviness.
Why It Matters: Glenmorangie is often an entry point for U.S. whisky fans — and Lasanta is where it gets interesting. With its toffee sweetness, baking spice, and red fruit notes, it brings just enough complexity to reward slower sipping.
🧠 Dram Index™ Score
Category | Score | Why? |
|---|---|---|
Depth | 🥃🥃🥃🥃 | Layers of dried fruit, spice, and soft oak — not overly complex, but well-crafted. |
Rarity | 🥃 | Core range bottle — widely available and consistently stocked. |
Approach- ability | 🥃🥃🥃🥃🥃 | Exceptionally smooth and inviting. A gateway sherried dram for any level of whisky drinker. |
Memorability | 🥃🥃🥃🥃 | While not a conversation-stopper, its warmth and elegance leave a pleasant, lasting impression. |
Overall Spark | ★★★★☆ | A perfect starter for those exploring sherry finishes. Understated, refined, and highly pourable. |
“Lasanta feels like stepping into a velvet-walled jazz lounge — warm lighting, soft spice, and the sense that you’re exactly where you’re supposed to be.”
🍽️ Pair It With:
🔥 Roasted duck with cherry-port glaze
The sweet, rich profile of Lasanta complements the fruity sauce and savory fat of the duck beautifully.
🎶 "In a Sentimental Mood" – Duke Ellington & John Coltrane
A smooth, elegant jazz piece that mirrors Lasanta’s graceful, refined profile and lets the sherry sweetness linger.
💬 Your Turn
Have you tried Glenmorangie Lasanta? Hit reply and let me know what you thought. Got your own pick for the weekend pour? Share it - I’ll highlight top community recs in next week’s issue.
Santé!
Nick on the Rocks
Editor, The Dram Dispatch
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