Glenmorangie Sonnalta PX
Glenmorangie Sonnalta PX is the first release from the Private Collection, a range of limited edition guest expressions released from Dr. Bill Lumsden’s private collection.
Deepest sunset gold in colour. The first impression is of dark chocolate coated sun-dried raisins, smothered in treacle with a sprinkling of demerara sugar. Further aromas emerge as a delicious and heady mix of hot chocolate and rich aromatic coffee, with a spoonful of honey and a bowlful of toasted almonds. Burnt caramel, liquorice root and vanilla are discovered within the coffee/chocolate mix.
The addition of water releases a symphony of luscious fruity, sweet and warming aromatics: the scent of red cherries emerges from a rich fruitcake, alongside syrupy prunes, sun-burnt raisins and sweet flowering currants. Beneath the deep dried fruits, syrupy honey, Seville orange marmalade and figs bring a dessert-like sweetness. Hints of cocoa, toast and leather bring a simmering warmth.
Full-flavoured and mouth-filling, the mouthfeel is an amazing balance of luscious syrupy, chewy and toasty mouth-warming effects. The initial sip begins sweet and fruity with the flavour of tangy cake mix and orange peel. This progresses into a thick and syrupy middle revealing honey and syrup pudding. Then, prunes and plump raisins meld with treacle and toasted almonds. Liquorice root and walnut oil bring an unctuous depth and length.
The finish is long and rich to the end with treacle toffee, sun-dried raisins and syrupy prunes.
Glenmorangie Sonnalta PX is Glenmorangie single malt Scotch whisky, extra matured in superior Pedro Ximénez casks. Sonnalta means ‘generous’ in Scottish Gaelic. PX represents Pedro Ximénez, a full-bodied Spanish Sherry.
Sonnalta PX is 46% ABV, non-chill filtered.
Background Information:
In 1843 William Matheson granted a licence to distil and the Glenmorangie Distillery Company was established. Beautifully seductive and deliciously captivating, Glenmorangie single malt Scotch whisky is an irresistible feast of taste, texture and aroma.
At the core of the distillery is a small group of men, with immense skill and enviable knowledge; The Sixteen Men of Tain still follow the mystical art of turning barley and mineral-rich, Tarlogie spring water into the famously complex and elegant whisky.
The Glenmorangie Company was founded in 1843 by Roderick Macdonald and Alexander Muir as a wine and spirits company. Today, the company is one of the most famous and well respected Scotch whisky distillers and marketers of premium Scotch whisky brands worldwide.
The Company is an intriguing mixture of the past and the future; producing its range of malt whiskies using traditional methods.
