Glenmorangie 30 Year Old Official Oloroso Cask Finish Bottled in 2004

Complex and seductive, this was a wonderful sherry-aged Glenmorangie. Glenmorangie GLENMORANGIE 30yo OB "OLOROSO CASK FINISH" bottled in 2004 44.3% The aroma is a thrillingly seductive old sherry, berry jam, skin-on grapes, caramel, bitter chocolate, premium Shaoxing wine, roasted tea, herbs, tree sap, leather, earthen loam, rich and complex. Upon drinking, it expands from a smooth mouthfeel into a richly aromatic sherry character, with diverse jammy fruits, herbs and loam, leather, silky and creamy, slightly flat but deep-bodied with a strong sweetness, a tannic astringency like grape skins to perfectly balance the flavor, slightly meaty which makes it feel more substantial than its ABV suggests, rich and complex with a long, seductive finish. 【Very Good/Excellent】 The official 30-year-old Glenmorangie with Oloroso cask finish, bottled at cask strength in 2004. The aroma immediately captivates with a seductive old sherry character. While the sherry notes are strong, they're not one-dimensional; instead, the complexity is enhanced by the bottle aging, revealing a succession of diverse elements. The aroma is deeply enriched with not only fruity notes but also roasted tea, tree sap, leather, and earthiness. The flavor maintains the same seductive complexity as the aroma, spreading smoothly and creamily in the mouth with a long-lasting finish. While the slightly intense sweetness felt flat at first, it may develop into a more three-dimensional profile over time. The subtle tannic astringency of grape skins helps to balance the sweetness. Additionally, there's a pleasant meatiness that adds richness and depth to the flavor profile. There's no forced cask finish character, achieving a well-balanced profile with an intoxicating quality. This is a standout Glenmorangie, as both aroma and flavor are highly complex, continuously revealing new layers of enjoyment with each tasting.