Glenmorangie Lasanta 12 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish Scotch Whisky
Glenmorangie Lasanta 12 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish Scotch Whisky is a 43% ABV (86-proof), 750mL Highland single malt: 10 years in American white oak ex-bourbon casks, then 2 years extra-matured in Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez sherry casks from Jerez, Spain. Distilled at Glenmorangie (founded 1843 by William Matheson, home of Scotland's tallest malt whisky stills) and non chill-filtered, it pours a light russet. "Lasanta" is Gaelic for warmth and passion — a nod to the Spanish sherry casks and the whisky's soft, sweet character. Order online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 43% (86 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Age: 12 years — 10 yrs ex-bourbon casks + 2 yrs Oloroso & Pedro Ximénez sherry casks (Jerez, Spain)
- Origin: Glenmorangie Distillery, Highlands, Scotland (est. 1843)
- Production: Scotland's tallest malt whisky stills; non chill-filtered
Warmth and Passion, by Way of Jerez
Lasanta sits in Glenmorangie's extra-matured range — the core spirit spends a full decade in ex-bourbon oak, then gets two more years in hand-selected Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez sherry butts from Jerez. The official profile: warm spices, chocolate-covered raisins, honeycomb, and caramel toffee on the nose; sweet sherry-flavored sultanas, orange segments, walnuts, and butterscotch on the palate; a long, satisfying finish of spiced orange and chocolate-covered hazelnuts. It was named Best Highlands Single Malt at the 2017 World Whiskies Awards and Best Single Malt 12 Years Old at the 2017 International Whisky Competition. Among Glenmorangie whiskies, Lasanta is the sherry lover's dram.
Tasting Notes
Light russet color. Nose: warm spices, chocolate-covered raisins, honeycomb, caramel toffee. Palate: sweet sherry-flavored sultanas, orange segments, walnuts, butterscotch, complex warm spices. Finish: long, satisfying — spiced orange and chocolate-covered hazelnuts. (Official brand tasting notes.)
How to Enjoy
Neat or with a few drops of water to open the sherry-cask spice. A natural after-dinner dram alongside dark chocolate or aged Manchego.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Lasanta" mean?
Warmth and passion in Gaelic — a nod to the Spanish sherry casks' origin and the whisky's soft, sweet character.
How is Glenmorangie Lasanta 12 aged?
12 years total: 10 years in ex-bourbon casks, then 2 years in Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez sherry casks from Jerez, Spain.
What is the ABV of Glenmorangie Lasanta 12?
43% ABV (86 proof) on current bottlings.
Where can I buy Glenmorangie Lasanta 12 Year Old online?
The 750mL bottle is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, shipping from San Diego, CA.
Sherry-cask warmth from the Highlands — order Glenmorangie Lasanta 12 Year Old online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.