Glenmorangie Astar 2017 Single Malt Scotch Whisky Region_Island vibrant vanilla and a touch

vibrant vanilla and a touch of honey

Another winner from Nikka's Taketsuru range

Palate: Spicy and rounded with vanilla

Some nutty flavors too

flavour and colour is consistent with that of The Macallan's signature expression

Glenmorangie Astar 2017 Single Malt Scotch Whisky Region_Island vibrant vanilla and a touchThe Glenmorangie Astar (Scots Gaelic for journey), a single malt entirely matured in bespoke oak casks, which were designed to deliver perfection in the final spirit. The Astars extraordinary casks are hewn from hand selected slow grown oak trees from the Ozark mountains of Missouri. Although the silken depths of its first release delighted connoisseurs, such casks are so rare that it has taken years to orchestrate its renaissance. In 2017, The Astars