Glenmorangie 1993-2003 10 Year Old Official Bottling for the '100 Best UK Companies to Work For' (56.9%)

Surely a top company! They've chosen an excellent cask. Glenmorangie GLENMORANGIE 1993-2003 10yo OB for 100 BEST U.K. COMPANIES TO WORK FOR 56.9% one of 350 bottles The aroma features a slightly matured orange and vanilla, a rustic yet savory strong barley note, faint honey, a touch of ginger or coconut, and pleasant oak. On the palate, it starts with a smooth mouthfeel that expands into a spicy kick, delivering orange oil, a rich honey sweetness, strong barley depth with rustic umami, good oak presence without being harsh, and a clean finish leaving the barley's savory notes. 【Very Good】 Assuming my English translation is accurate, this is Glenmorangie 1993, aged for 10 years, bottled to commemorate Glenmorangie's inclusion in the UK's Top 100 Best Companies to Work For list in 2003. This appears to be a vatting from the early days of Glenmorangie's signature bourbon barrels, often considered the precursor to designer casks. While being recognized as an excellent company likely influenced their choice, this bourbon barrel imparts only positive elements: citrus, orange, vanilla, sesame oil, coconut, and deep honey. Despite the exceptional cask quality, there's no hint of raw woodiness or bitterness. The refined cask character coexists with rustic barley notes, creating a Highland Malt nuance that might feel masked by the cask influence but is still perceptible. A remarkable Highland Malt in a superb bourbon barrel.