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Glenmorangie Sonnalta PX
Glenmorangie

Glenmorangie Sonnalta PX

Whiskey Single Malt Highlands No age statement 46% ABV
$$$$ $100 to $300 Luxury Above average whiskey
11 reviews raw average 4.20
82 critic score out of 100

About this bottle

Dr. Bill Lumsden, Head of Distilling and Whisky Creation for Glenmorangie, has begun a cask and whisky revolution throughout Scotland, with more whiskies eschewing using only standard bourbon barrels for aging. One of Lumsden’s key creations was Sonnalta (Gaelic for "Generous"), which is finished in ex-Pedro Ximénez sherry casks, the first Private Edition Range bottling. Released first in 2009 for Travel Retail, it was shortly thereafter made available worldwide, though now a bit more difficult to find.

How it tastes

Measured across 14 flavor axes. Tap a note to find other bottles that lead with it.

Oily 75
Full Bodied 70
Sweet 65
Vanilla 65
Rich 60
Fruity 55
Tart 45
Floral 40

Reviews

Showing the most detailed of 4 parsed reviews.

TheWhiskeyJug 3.0

NOSE Sugary sherry, citrus, copper, leather, toasted graham, vanilla and nuts with some dried fruit. The PX notes aren’t subtle or shy here, they’re right upfront. PALATE Inky, sticky, sweet sherry, dry fruit leather, malt, vanilla cupcakes with orange frosting, roasted nuts and a bit of baking spice. A powerful palate that delivers a LOT of PX sherry influence. FINISH Med-long -> Sherry, roasted nuts, char, toasted graham and some metallic citrus on the fade.

Simeon Heimestol 5.0

This was an experience! Tasted it from a bar, not realizing how rear and expencive it was. Tasted it and it blowned my mine. Pretty kew to the whiskey scene, but tasting this will be my favorite moment for along time!

Colt45CCG 5.0

The most incredible sherry scotch ever

bennettwilliams 5.0

Yum

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