Now in its 11th<\/sup> year, the World Whiskies Awards is a respected and influential competition, in which whiskies are blind tasted over three rounds by judges who include industry experts, whisky writers and master distillers.\u00a0 <\/span>For 2017, more than 500 whiskies from 30 countries took part.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, Ardbeg Corryvreckan, which takes its name from the treacherous whirlpool off the coast of Ardbeg\u2019s remote island home of Islay, was hailed for its \u201cfresh sea breeze aromas and a distinct prickle from the alcohol\u201d.\u00a0 <\/span>The judges commended its distinctive character, saying: \u201cSweet, dense, smoky and salty on the palate.\u00a0 <\/span>Like biting into charcoal.\u00a0 <\/span>Sea salt-laced, sticky toffee pudding.\u00a0 <\/span>Orange oils and a spicy bite \u2013 star anise and white pepper, plus some seaweed.\u201d<\/p>\n Dr Bill Lumsden, Director of Distilling, Whisky Creation & Whisky Stocks, for Glenmorangie and Ardbeg, said: \u201c<\/span>I\u2019m delighted that our wonderful whiskies have been singled out as category winners at such a respected competition.\u00a0 <\/span>Glenmorangie Lasanta\u2019s richer, rounder character ensures that it is indeed worthy of being named Best Highland Single Malt.\u00a0 <\/span>And the beautiful balance of Ardbeg Corryvreckan clearly appealed to the judges above any other Islay single malt.\u00a0 <\/span>This success is a fitting tribute to the craftsmanship and passion for which both Glenmorangie and Ardbeg are rightly renowned.\u201d<\/p>\n Glenmorangie Lasanta<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n Glenmorangie Lasanta is lightly chill-filtered and bottled at 43% ABV.<\/p>\n This light russet-coloured single malt is <\/span>extra-matured in Oloroso sherry casks to give a richer and rounder finish, with additional finishing in casks which contained Pedro Xim\u00e9nez \u2013 the \u201cKing of sherries\u201d.\u00a0 <\/span>The whisky\u2019s Spanish characteristics <\/span>are reflected in its soft texture and deep, sweet aromas of warm spices, chocolate-covered raisins, honeycomb and caramel toffee. Ardbeg Corryvreckan<\/span> Ardbeg Corryvreckan is non chill-filtered and bottled at 57.1% ABV.<\/p>\n This rich amber-coloured whisky takes its name from the treacherous whirlpool that lies to the north<\/span> of Islay.\u00a0 <\/span>Swirling aromas and torrents of deep, peaty, peppery taste lurk beneath the surface of this beautifully balanced whisky.<\/p>\n The Glenmorangie Lasanta is available for R629.00<\/a>\u00a0while the Ardberg Corryvreckan is available for R1199.00<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" If you’re a whisky fan, then you might want to try out Glenmorangie Lasanta and Ardbeg Corryvreckan, both of which won awards at the prestigious World Whiskies Awards. Glenmorangie, which originated in the Scottish Highlands in 1843, was awarded Best Highland Single Malt for Glenmorangie Lasanta.\u00a0 Meanwhile, Ardbeg, the world\u2019s smokiest, peatiest Islay malt whisky,<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blog.pricecheck.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/slide_54_-_lasanta_beauty_shot_native_mhiswf107623_revision-1_.jpg\")
The judges were full of praise for Glenmorangie Lasanta, which is first matured for ten years in ex-bourbon casks, then finished for a further two years in Spanish Oloroso and Pedro Xim\u00e9nez sherry casks<\/span>.\u00a0 <\/span>They described it as: \u201cDeliciously bold sherry.\u00a0 <\/span>Nutty, with dried fruit, a touch of dryness, apricots, dates and walnuts.\u00a0 <\/span>A dry palate, but superbly balanced.\u00a0 <\/span>Menthol, fruit cake, dark chocolate, cinnamon and clove notes.\u00a0 <\/span>Excellent.\u201d<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blog.pricecheck.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/file_4_1.jpg\")
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