Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban

Flavour Profile

Quinta Ruban is the darkest and most full bodied whisky in Glenmorangie's core Extra Matured range, with a noticeably fuller mouthfeel than Lasanta and a flavour profile built around dark stewed fruit, chocolate, and a gentle bitterness on the finish that balances out the sweetness of the port cask influence.

Tasting Notes

The nose offers stewed plum, dried apricot, and a hint of cinnamon and clove. On the palate, dark chocolate, coffee, and candied nuts come through, supported by Glenmorangie's typical honey and citrus base. The finish is medium to long, with a light tannic dryness.

How to Drink It

Quinta Ruban is best enjoyed neat, ideally at room temperature, to allow the port cask notes and the underlying Glenmorangie fruitiness to fully open up. Its richer profile also makes it a reasonable choice for an Old Fashioned style cocktail if you want to explore mixing with it.

Food Pairing

Its dark chocolate and dried fruit notes pair particularly well with Indian dessert courses, such as a rich gulab jamun, or with grilled red meats where the whisky's port influenced sweetness balances the char of the grill.

Who Should Try This

A good next step for a drinker who enjoyed Lasanta and wants something darker and richer, or for anyone who is generally drawn to port or sherry finished whiskies.

Similar Bottles

Glenfiddich 21 Year Old Gran Reserva and Balvenie PortWood 21 Year Old are both port cask finished single malts that sit in a comparable flavour territory, though at a higher price point.

RESPONSIBLE DRINKING NOTE

Glenmorangie is a spirit meant to be enjoyed slowly and in moderation. Always drink responsibly and only if you are of legal drinking age in your state. If you or someone you know needs support around alcohol use, the iCall helpline offers confidential assistance.